Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week were joined by Brandi Ferenc a refrigeration mechanic, HVAC instructor, and mentor to Women in the Skilled Trades. Brandi shares her unexpected journey into the skilled trades, her experience working on chillers and large equipment, her day to day, and the technicality of her trade. She discusses the pivot to instructor and the joy and future of vocational education.

 She also discusses her motivation for starting Fair Trade Toolbox, an organization focused on changing culture and creating a more inclusive workspace in the skilled trades. Brandi highlights the need for change and the importance of addressing toxic culture in the industry. She provides advice for women facing challenges in the industry and expresses hope for the future.

Join us as Brandi and I discuss the joy of working in industrial environments, the next generation of apprentices, the future of teaching, the problems currently faced within these environments, and the changes needed to bring the culture of Skilled Trades out of the stone age.

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