Name: Andrea M.
Company: Ohio Construction Academy
Title/Position: Electrical Instructor
Years working in construction: 33
What was your path to a career in construction? Electrical
What do you like most about working in construction? Current: Teaching/influencing the next generation of electricians.
This year’s theme is “Keys to the Future.” What is the key to the future of construction in Ohio? Training youth, ex-offenders, and women for non-traditional roles.
If you were to give young women (high schoolers) advice about beginning a career in construction?Trust yourself. Be patience in the process of learning. Protect your dignity. Find a worthy mentor.
