Women in the Trades & IBEW Union Leadership: Apprenticeships in Canada What does it take to advance from a career in the electrical trades to elected union leadership—and how can today's apprentices become tomorrow's industry leaders? In this special episode of Apprenticeships WORK!, Dr. Kimberly A. Moore, National Executive Director of the Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT), welcomes Julie D’Altroy, an elected IBEW leader in Canada, for an engaging conversation about women in the skilled trades, union apprenticeships, leadership development, and the future of Canada's electrical workforce. Julie's leadership journey reflects the opportunities available through skilled trades careers and the importance of service, mentorship, and member representation within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). From exploring the Canadian apprenticeship system to addressing the evolving needs of the electrical industry, this conversation examines how unions, employers, and training partners can strengthen workforce development and create lasting career pathways. In This Episode ⚡ Women in the Skilled Trades: Expanding participation, overcoming barriers, and supporting career advancement for women in electrical and construction occupations. ⚡ IBEW Union Leadership: The journey from skilled trades professional to elected union leader and the responsibilities of representing fellow members. ⚡ Apprenticeships in Canada: Understanding Canada's apprenticeship training model and its role in preparing a highly skilled electrical workforce. ⚡ Mentorship and Leadership Development: Why strong mentorship and meaningful leadership opportunities are essential to the future of organized labor. ⚡ Labor-Management Partnerships: Building collaboration among unions, employers, educators, and apprenticeship training providers. ⚡ Workforce Innovation and Emerging Technology: Preparing apprentices and experienced workers for electrification, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and changing industry demands. ⚡ U.S.–Canada Workforce Collaboration: Exploring opportunities for shared learning, apprenticeship innovation, and stronger skilled trades talent pipelines across North America. Why You Should Listen Whether you're an IBEW member, aspiring union leader, apprentice, employer, workforce professional, or woman considering a career in the electrical trades, this conversation explores the intersection of apprenticeship, opportunity, and leadership. As the skilled trades workforce evolves, developing future leaders is just as important as developing technical talent. Strong apprenticeship programs build skilled workers. Strong mentorship and leadership pathways help build the future of organized labor. 🎧 Listen to Apprenticeships WORK! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe, share this episode, and join the conversation about women's leadership, skilled trades careers, registered apprenticeships, and the future of workforce development. About the Podcast: Apprenticeships WORK! is produced by the Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT) and hosted by Dr. Kimberly A. Moore. Through conversations with labor leaders, employers, educators, and workforce innovators, the podcast explores the strategies, partnerships, and opportunities shaping the future workforce.
