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episode 63: Two Students Stabbed at Local 26 Electrical Training Center: Bullying & Mental Health in the skilled trades
In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast, Lia Lamela and guests Dr. Talia Jackson and Douglas Jensen from the We're Not Fine podcast discuss a stabbing incident at the local 26 JATC in Manassas, Virginia. They talk about the serious issues of bullying and mental health within the construction industry, reflecting on the culture that may contribute to such tragedies.
The conversation underscores the need for a more inclusive and supportive workplace in the skilled trades. Lia's personal connection to the apprenticeship program adds depth to the dialogue about the media's portrayal and the broader implications of the Local 26 stabbing in Manassa, VA.
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Raya Kenney website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation
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