women in the trade

Surging through the year: NECA-IBEW Electricians’ top 10 stories of 2024
December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

The lights are dimming on another year, and 2024 brought a host of activity for NECA-IBEW Electricians. Projects spanned the Mahoning Valley – from new construction, renovations, lighting at a football stadium, generator and EV charger installations, work at manufacturing facilities, the YSU planetarium, and more. In addition, there were moments where electricians connected to…

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She’s got grit: Local 573 apprentice lights path for women in the electrical trade
March 19, 2024March 26, 2024

Grace Morrison doesn’t want or expect special treatment when it comes to her career. She wants to be known as a hard worker with a good attitude, determination and the willingness to learn. And with those qualities, she hopes to be a natural leader in the electrical trade. The 25-year-old is a third-year apprentice at…

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