Local tradeswomen meet with Wa-Hi girls

PHOTO: Stephanie Hanson, Apollo Inc. - Construction Foreman

Women in the Trades Career presentation
Thursday 40 female Walla Walla High School students in grades 9-12 attended the Women in Trades Career presentation at the school’s library. Career Information Specialist Claircy Clizer organized the event.

“Goal of the event was to encourage female students to explore careers in the trade industries,” Clizer said. Females are in high demand in these well-paying careers.”

Clizer said the focus was having female students attend, males were also welcome. Presenters were asked to answer the following questions:
- How did you get a start in your job and what are your job duties?
- What education and training did you receive to do your job?
- Why is it a good job/career for women?
- What advice/encouragement would you give high school women to pursue these careers?

“The information shared by the presenters emphasized the personal characteristics and qualities that will help women succeed in these careers,” Clizer said.

Women in the Trades Presenters:
- Stephanie Hanson, Apollo Inc. - Construction Foreman
- Joanna Henry, City of Walla Walla, Water Department Technician
- Maureen Hall, Total Comfort Solutions Business Owner, HVAC Installation, Repair, Commercial and Residential
- Tanyl Tinhoff, Pacific Power, Electrical Substation Manager
- Michael Thurman, Wash. State L&I Apprenticeship Programs
- Shelby Scott, WWCC student in Welding Program
- Angel Morton, WWCC student in Welding Program
- Lori Lloyd, WWCC student in Welding Program
- Samantha Libby, WWCC student in Auto Tech Program
- Destiny Arms, WWCC Wind Energy Technology Program
- Brandi Price, WWCC Electrical Technology Program
- Angelica Martinez, WWCC Collision Repair Program