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/
Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades or become a mentor for someone entering the trades: https://getintoenergy.org/hire-powher/powherful-women/
👉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, join host Concetta Defa and guest Kacee May Madsen, 1st-year Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker, to find out what breaking into the trades today is like. Kacee shares how joining the sheet metal union changed her life, from overcoming self-doubt and physical challenges to the practical realities of shop versus field work. They go over support systems and how teamwork, mentorship, and the right attitude can open doors. Get firsthand advice on what to expect, what tools to have, and how to build confidence both on and off the job.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3mn4auzkwLY
Watch our previous episode with Kacee: https://youtu.be/ZCWWwslpftM
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/
27 Aug 2026
From Inspired to Inspiring: Finding the Trades
Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades or become a mentor for someone entering the trades: https://getintoenergy.org/hire-powher/powherful-women/
👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/
Does finding the right fit matter?
Join host Concetta Defa and guest Kacee May Madsen, 1st-year Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker, in this episode of PowHER Hour as they navigate an honest conversation about what it takes to change careers, the essential role of mentorship and community among tradeswomen, and the value found in following the unexpected path. Hear about Kacee's journey, who went from feeling underappreciated in her job to becoming an inspiring sheet metal worker in Utah's trades industry, how she leveraged social media for support, tackled the challenge of choosing a trade, and overcame doubts about age and experience.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZCWWwslpftM
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/
20 Aug 2026
Forging a Future in Ironwork
Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades or become a mentor for someone entering the trades: https://getintoenergy.org/hire-powher/powherful-women/
👉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, join host Concetta Defa and guest Cassidy Gallagher, 4th-year ironworker apprentice with Local 63, as they discuss Cassidy's insights on the welding certifications she's earned, the challenges and skills required for fieldwork, and her ambition to keep advancing her expertise in areas like flux core and TIG welding. They go over Cassidy's experiences in local apprentice competitions, including being the only woman competitor, the mentorship that's shaped her journey, and the importance of support networks for women in the trades, including events like Trade Women Build Nations and benefits such as maternity leave.
Watch our previous episode with Cassidy Gallagher: https://youtu.be/u18CSQygeJU
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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