Sherry Holmes: What It Means To Be A Woman In the Trades
Sherry Holmes was 21 years old when she first joined the trades and was one of the few women involved in construction. She loves that she gets to call herself a woman in construction and that she has the chance to constantly learn new skills! From flooring to tiling and design she’s been able to wear a lot of hats, but it was not an easy journey. In fact, she says she never saw any women on sites. It was a daunting experience at first, but over the years she has seen a change in the trades with more and more women getting into construction.
Hosting this episode of the Holmes On Homes Podcast, Sherry, joined by co-host and daughter Oaklyn, talks with Ellie Cobb, Lead Marketing Analyst (Loyalty Programs) and Helen Veldhuis, Director of Manufacturing Operations from Eaton Electric about what it means to be a woman in the trades. They share our stories of how they made it to where they are today, some of the challenges faced, and advice to younger girls considering the same path. This is one empowering episode you don’t want to miss.
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Eaton is one of the most reputable global power management companies in over 175 countries. They believe in providing people with the tools needed to use power more efficiently, safely, reliably and sustainably. Their vast line of products is found in industries and markets throughout the world such as residential, commercial and institutional buildings, data centers, utilities, industrial facilities, mining, oil and gas, and machine original equipment manufacturers.
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