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by Concetta Defa

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Hire PowHER! introduces women to the skilled trades of the energy industry by offering a career roadmap and diving into the opportunities for fulfilling, well-paying careers with purpose. Concetta Defa, experienced IBEW journey worker and proud supporter of women in the trades, brings real role models from women in the trades for real talk and real guidance. A new initiative by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Hire PowHER! is for anyone with passion or curiosity about the energy sector. There's a place and need for you in energy, whether you're hands-on, strategic, creative, or community-driven. Join our next webinar here and step into a career where your PowHER truly matters: https://getintoenergy.org/hire-powher/powher-hours/

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July 2, 2026

Recruiting, Supporting, and Advancing Women in Construction and Energy - Part 1

June 11, 2026

Exploring High Voltage Careers: Women Finding Success in the Utility Industry - Part 2

Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades: <a href= "https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee">https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee</a> Want to be a mentor for someone entering the trades? Sign up here: <a href= "https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor">https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor</a> 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit <a href= "https://www.hirepowher.org/">https://www.hirepowher.org/</a> What does a power systems technician really do? Join host Concetta Defa as she sits down with Darlene Arcese, Power Systems Technician, UWUA Local 369 Executive Board VP, to get a look at what it's really like working in the utility industry. In this episode of PowHER Hour, Darlene Arce details her journey from learning about a co-op degree program to landing her role and thriving in a field often overlooked by women. Learn about the specifics of the job, the training path, how women can successfully navigate opportunities in a male-dominated environment, what to expect in the field (including wildlife encounters), the reality of pay during training, and the importance of visibility, community, and mentorship for women entering the trades. Sign up for EPUT*, the program Darlene went through: <a href= "https://www.bhcc.edu/eput/">https://www.bhcc.edu/eput/</a> Sign up for the program at National Grid**: <a href= "https://www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/NE-Clean-Energy-Academy/Energy-Infrastructure-Academy"> https://www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/NE-Clean-Energy-Academy/Energy-Infrastructure-Academy</a> *The Electric Power Utility Technology (EPUT) program is a partnership between Bunker Hill Community College, Local 369 Utility Workers Union of America, and Eversource. The program gives students an opportunity to gain real-world job experience while earning an associate's degree in Electric Power Utility Technology. **The Energy Infrastructure Academy is an 8-week, 200-hour upskilling pre-apprenticeship program that prepares work-ready adults for entry- and mid-level union roles at National Grid. Watch this (Part 2) on YouTube: <a href= "https://youtu.be/9QNe9hSgodc">https://youtu.be/9QNe9hSgodc</a> Part 1 on YouTube: <a href= "https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU">https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU</a> Hire PowHER! introduces women to the skilled trades of the energy industry by offering a career roadmap and diving into the opportunities for fulfilling, well-paying careers with purpose. Concetta Defa, experienced IBEW journey worker and proud supporter of women in the trades, brings real role models from women in the trades for real talk and real guidance. A new initiative by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Hire PowHER! is for anyone with passion or curiosity about the energy sector. There's a place and need for you in energy, whether you're hands-on, strategic, creative, or community-driven. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

June 4, 2026

Exploring High Voltage Careers: Women Finding Success in the Utility Industry - Part 1

Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee Want to be a mentor for someone entering the trades? Sign up here: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/ In this episode of PowHER Hour, host Concetta Defa and guest Darlene Arcese, Power Systems Technician, UWUA Local 369 Executive Board VP, dive into the challenges women face when traditional career advice doesn't fit, and how perseverance and hands-on training can open the door to rewarding opportunities in the energy industry. Learn about the realities of utility work, the importance of union support and leadership, and the complex, high-voltage equipment Darlene -who shifted from studying astronomy to finding her passion and purpose as a power systems technician- works on daily. Full Episode on YouTube: <a href= "https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU">https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU</a> Hire PowHER! introduces women to the skilled trades of the energy industry by offering a career roadmap and diving into the opportunities for fulfilling, well-paying careers with purpose. Concetta Defa, experienced IBEW journey worker and proud supporter of women in the trades, brings real role models from women in the trades for real talk and real guidance. A new initiative by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Hire PowHER! is for anyone with passion or curiosity about the energy sector. There's a place and need for you in energy, whether you're hands-on, strategic, creative, or community-driven. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

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What is Get Into Energy?: Hire PowHER! introduces women to the skilled trades of the energy industry by offering a career roadmap and diving into the opportunities for fulfilling, well-paying careers with purpose. Concetta Defa, experienced IBEW journey worker and proud supporter of women in the trades, brings real role models from women in the trades for real talk and real guidance. A new initiative by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Hire PowHER! is for anyone with passion or curiosity about the energy sector. There's a place and need for you in energy, whether you're hands-on, strategic, creative, or community-driven.

Join our next webinar here and step into a career where your PowHER truly matters: https://getintoenergy.org/hire-powher/powher-hours/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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