{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Apprenticeships WORK!","title":"Women in the Trades & IBEW Union Leadership: Apprenticeships in Canada | Julie D’Altroy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1556,"description":"Women in the Trades & IBEW Union Leadership: Apprenticeships in Canada\nWhat does it take to advance from a career in the electrical trades to elected union leadership—and how can today's apprentices become tomorrow's industry leaders?\n\nIn this special episode of Apprenticeships WORK!, Dr. Kimberly A. Moore, National Executive Director of the Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT), welcomes Julie D’Altroy, an elected IBEW leader in Canada, for an engaging conversation about women in the skilled trades, union apprenticeships, leadership development, and the future of Canada's electrical workforce.\nJulie's leadership journey reflects the opportunities available through skilled trades careers and the importance of service, mentorship, and member representation within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).\nFrom exploring the Canadian apprenticeship system to addressing the evolving needs of the electrical industry, this conversation examines how unions, employers, and training partners can strengthen workforce development and create lasting career pathways.\nIn This Episode\n⚡ Women in the Skilled Trades: Expanding participation, overcoming barriers, and supporting career advancement for women in electrical and construction occupations.\n⚡ IBEW Union Leadership: The journey from skilled trades professional to elected union leader and the responsibilities of representing fellow members.\n⚡ Apprenticeships in Canada: Understanding Canada's apprenticeship training model and its role in preparing a highly skilled electrical workforce.\n⚡ Mentorship and Leadership Development: Why strong mentorship and meaningful leadership opportunities are essential to the future of organized labor.\n⚡ Labor-Management Partnerships: Building collaboration among unions, employers, educators, and apprenticeship training providers.\n⚡ Workforce Innovation and Emerging Technology: Preparing apprentices and experienced workers for electrification, clean energy, advanced...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ls0HpR2AHLQ2024wj82HJLlrVTrSANkuwP7UJN8wrbs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZmQ5/YzQxZjYyODZmYTI3/MjE3Y2RjNmQ1OTI1/NDM4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}