Sparking Success: A Woman's Journey from Welding to MBA

Podcast with Amanda Luchetti of The Skilled Project

In this interview we cover:

• Jessi’s upbringing and navigating the education system from a low income household with little resources

• Her struggle in high school and with self-doubt– getting in fights, not feeling book smart

• How she “stumbled” into welding. As her mom says, “welding saved her”

• The doors of opportunity that welding provided, including financial freedom

• Her career path which she describes as “scattered circles” vs. a clear path

• The unique perspective she has now being in a corporate boardroom given her upbringing and welding journey

• What companies need to do a better job at when it comes to recruiting diverse and inclusive talent into both the trades and the construction industry

• Why diverse representation is so important

• The clean energy transition and impact of new technology on workforce development

• Who should consider a career in welding and why

• The career opportunities, including entrepreneurship, that exist in the skilled trades

  
  

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