ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Shannon Tymosko is a driven, enthusiastic Electrical Apprentice and proud member of IBEW Local 105. With a passion for learning and a thirst for new challenges, she brings a unique combination of attention to detail and diverse skills to every project.
As a skilled trades ambassador, Shannon advocates for alternative career paths, educating and mentoring individuals on the benefits of trades. Her greatest passion lies in teaching and empowering others to succeed.
Shannon’s own journey in the trades has been transformative - boosting her self-confidence, physical health, and financial stability. She is living proof that doing what you love can lead to a thriving career.
CONNECT WITH SHANNON
Website: https://www.shannontymosko.com/
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Watch Shannon's Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ypD3bG-yPc
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
"You don’t have to have it all figured out — you just have to take the first step."
“Your past experience doesn’t define you. It's what you do next that matters most."
"Skilled trades don’t just build things — they build confidence, community, and real opportunities."
"It wasn’t until I was about 29 that I realized the trades could be a real career for me — and it all started with saying yes to helping a friend renovate a house."
"Representation matters. Growing up, it wasn’t that I was discouraged from building or fixing things — it just wasn’t shown to me as a real career path."
"I realized I wasn’t thriving — I was just surviving. And the skilled trades offered me a way to build a life, not just make a living."
"Sometimes it’s not about having the perfect background — it’s about being willing to learn, being resourceful, and saying yes to new opportunities."
"Free programs that help women transition into the trades are life-changing. They open doors that many of us didn’t even know existed."
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