Meet Michelle Miller, Apprentice Electrician
Michelle Miller is currently completing her apprenticeship under the guidance of Hoffman Construction. She says, “I actually love doing the layout the best. I like having the plans and getting to visualize from raw sketches on a little piece of paper what you’re going to build and what it’s going to look like.”
For many women, a career as an electrician can result in great pay and opportunities for advancement in the construction field. “In my particular career, or any of the construction trades, you have a much better pay compared to any of the other typical jobs for women. You’re going to be making a lot of money here. You’ll actually be able to care for yourself — and your family — and everybody.”
“Before [the apprenticeship program] I wasn’t entirely sure what I was going to do. I didn’t know if I’d be able to get into this. Just the fact that I’m into it now, I tell people, ‘I’m an electrician. I’m a union electrician. This is what I do.’ And everybody reacts the same way – they’re like, ‘Wow, that is so amazing. I can’t believe that.’”
Photo Credit: Dan Carter
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