This is the Sparky Life with Lia Lamela. Thank you for joining me every Thursday for remarkable stories and points of view from journeyman and woman who build the things that make our lives work! These lessons learned are not only valuable for those engaged in the skilled trades but frankly for all of us whether we use tools literally or figuratively in our daily lives. I share with you my electrical journey, experiences and insight through engaging banter with those I have met along the way. If you are interested in trade tales, an industry frought with excitement and risk subscribe and be notified every Thursday when trade tales continue. We build the world we want to live in. Let’s band together to create the sparks in our lives!
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episode 65: Follow Up: Heart-Wrenching Events at the Local 26
In our latest episode on March 7, 2024, Two Students Stabbed at Local 26 Electrical Training Center: Bullying and Mental Health in the skilled trades we discussed the tragic events which occurred on Feb 13th 2024 in Manassa, VA.
In this episode of the Sparky Life podcast we follow up on the heart-wrenching events that have shaken our community at Local 26. I sat down with a courageous member of our team, who, for their safety, remains anonymous, to discuss the recent tragedies that have left us all searching for answers and longing for change.
We discuss the unsettling incidents, including the stabbing of two students by an apprentice, and a recent assault on another apprentice by their foreman. These events have not only caused grief but have also sparked a crucial conversation about the environment cultivating at the Local 26 JATC.
Our guest shares personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the atmosphere that seems to have taken root. From the disconnect between students and instructors to the concerning instances of bullying and harassment, it's clear we need to take a hard look at ourselves and the culture we're part of.
It's time for a shift towards a more equitable environment where speaking out against injustice is not just encouraged but expected and supported.
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Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial
Be a part of history!
Raya Kenney website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation
Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial
Here's the link to donate.
https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea
Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
"We recognize a good education doesn’t always require a four-year degree.”
We support financial advancement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email Jennifer@PlatinumWealth.net
website www.PlatinumWealth.net
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