Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades:
https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee
Want to be a mentor for someone entering the trades? Sign up here: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor
Pregnancy in the skilled trades comes with unique challenges, but planning and open communication can make all the difference.
In this episode of PowHER Hour, host Concetta Defa and guest Dr. Rosemary Lesser, OB/GYN physician, give practical advice on advocating for yourself, working with your doctor, and ensuring a safe, successful experience in the energy industry.
Learn how to communicate your work environment and hazards to your healthcare provider, understand your rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and navigate accommodations on the job. Discover the latest on physical activity and safety during pregnancy, ways to involve coworkers and supervisors for support, and tips for choosing the right physician for your needs.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0WXxZwScT6U
If you want to learn more about pregnancy and safety in the trades, visit the Center for Construction Research and Training: https://www.cpwr.com/about-cpwr/cpwr-websites/
Pregnant Construction Worker Safety and Health: https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/PA-Pregnant_Construction_Workers.pdf
Work-Related Task Lists by Construction Occupation: https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/Construction_Tasks_by_Occupation.pdf
👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/
Hire PowHER! introduces women to the skilled trades of the energy industry by offering a career roadmap and diving into the opportunities for fulfilling, well-paying careers with purpose. Concetta Defa, experienced IBEW journey worker and proud supporter of women in the trades, brings real role models from women in the trades for real talk and real guidance. A new initiative by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Hire PowHER! is for anyone with passion or curiosity about the energy sector. There's a place and need for you in energy, whether you're hands-on, strategic, creative, or community-driven.
Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/
