Say Watt Podcast
Welcome to Say Watt! Where we hear from those connected to the industry about what’s going on in our world of electrical apprenticeship. We will be joined by electrical training ALLIANCE staff as well as some fantastic guests. Thanks for listening…enjoy!
Episodes
We are chatting with Brennan Banks, Khadeejah Soper, and Venessa Ingalis about WIRE – Women’s Initiative for Readiness in Electrical – a program committed to creating pathways for women to have successful careers in the electrical construction industry.You don’t want to miss this conversation!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are committed to enhancing the mental health and well-being of those in our industry. In this episode, we chat with Matt Louanglath and Rick Warner about Couragements– a low-barrier, two-way communication channel delivering encouragement and offering means of feedback through digital communication.
It’s always good to get to know more about each other, which makes opportunities like this fantastic! In this episode, we get to chat with Taylor McCaskill, the Assistant Training Director at the Chattanooga Electrical JATC.
In this must-listen episode, we sit down with our amazing legal team—Jim Cole, Lucas Aubrey, and Rob Duston—to discuss issues affecting apprenticeships right now. We recorded this conversation on March 12, 2025, so keep in mind that some of these topics may have changed since then. Tune in for valuable insights and updates straight from the experts!
We enjoyed chatting with Deon Mayes, Treasurer of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC), about his career path and experience with the EWMC. If you’ve met Deon, you already know how passionate he is.
Have you heard about Electrical Workers Without Borders North America? They seek to create a world where the benefits of electricity are available to everyone, and they do this by utilizing the skills and training of professional volunteers. We are thrilled to share what they do with you! https://ewwbna.org
It’s our last episode of 2024, so we are taking some time to look back at this year.
It’s good to get to know more about each other, which makes opportunities like this incredible! We got to chat with Danny Van Sickle, the Training Director in Jacksonville, Florida.
Change is one of the few constants in life, yet we often resist it. Since it’s inevitable in every aspect of our lives, we invited Gwen Cooper, a former CIA Officer and expert in leadership, growth, and change, to discuss how to navigate it effectively.
Many high schools offer college credit classes and career treks for college-bound young adults. Did you know we have something similar for high schoolers interested in an electrical career? In this episode, we hear from two apprentices who participated in our Interim Credential (IC) program, along with their Training Director, to learn more about their experience.
It’s always good to get to know more about each other, which makes opportunities like this fantastic! In this episode, we get to chat with Renee Dozier, Business Agent and Trustee from Local 103.
To say technology has come a long way and completely changed our lives is an understatement. Our industry hasn’t just been impacted; we are the agents of change, and on this episode, we are talking about that influence.
Dr. Charles is back to check in with us about taking care of our mental health, including how to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Many of you have heard about VEEP, the Veteran’s Electrical Entry Program, designed to provide transitioning service members the ability to begin a career in the electrical industry. https://in2veep.com. On this episode, we chat with a few Training Directors who are hosting VEEP training at their location.
This month, we are chatting with John Harriel Jr., aka Big John, about the work he is doing in Los Angeles through Big John Kares and 2nd Call. We love Big John and know you will, too!
This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting some of the incredible women right here at the etA and showcasing their dedication to our industry. Join us as we celebrate the outstanding work they do every day.
We had the pleasure of chatting with Jamell Thrower, National Secretary of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC), about his career path and experience with the EWMC. If you’ve met Jamell, you know his energy is contagious! Enjoy!
Happy 2024! It’s that time of year when everyone discusses what’s coming, so we are sticking with trends and doing the same, and we’ve got a few folks here to chat about what’s ahead.
It’s our last episode of 2023, so we wanted to take some time and look back at this year.
It’s important to appreciate the talents and contributions of others. Today, we are putting a couple of behind-the-scenes folks on the mic. Our media team is magical and involved in so much of what we do at the etA, including this podcast, and we wanted to put them in the spotlight!
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