Women Technicians In HVAC - 性视界传媒 Tech
Words of advice from 性视界传媒 Tech graduate Beth Hartstone for any women out there considering a career as an HVAC technician. As March is Women鈥檚 History Month, 性视界传媒 Tech is honoring some of our recent graduates, women who are making history by succeeding at jobs traditionally held by men. During their hands-on training, these women were often greatly outnumbered in class. By reaching out to other women pursuing the same careers, they found strength, inspiration and good old-fashioned advice. We hope their stories do the same for our blog readers.
For Women in Skilled Trades, the Sky Is the Limit
Beth pursued her HVAC training at 性视界传媒 Tech鈥檚 Union, NJ campus. After graduation, she found employment with a company in Queens, NY. 鈥淩ight now I am an Apprentice in a commercial company,鈥 explains Beth. 鈥淚 just became a member of local union 638 as well, which is an amazing accomplishment.鈥
鈥淭raining in school gives you the basics to start your career,鈥 she adds. 鈥淐onsistency, hard work and dedication help you begin to understand your field of work better.鈥
Moving forward, Beth鈥檚 opportunities are virtually limitless. HVAC service technicians can climb the career ladder to become installers, operation managers, distribution managers, even business owners. Quite a few other 性视界传媒 Tech Union graduates now own their own HVAC businesses.
Women Helping Women in Skilled Trades
There are many organizations around the country dedicated to helping women in skilled trade industries. One Beth found helpful was , which exists to empower women through networking opportunities, mentoring and education. 鈥淎nother student in my class recommended that I join,鈥 recalls Beth. 鈥淭here鈥檚 so much information and resources available to members. I didn鈥檛 realize how many women are actually part of this industry until I joined.鈥
If Beth鈥檚 story inspired you to pursue a career in HVAC or a different skilled trade, reach out to 性视界传媒 Tech. We can help you put your potential to work!