Encouraging Women To Consider Careers In Traditionally Male-Dominated Fields With Ken Midgett

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Ken Midgett, a seasoned plumbing instructor, about the importance of getting more females involved in Career Tech Education (CTE) programs. They share their personal experiences of encouraging women to consider careers in traditionally male-dominated fields like plumbing and diesel technology. Ken emphasizes the need for a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters confidence in female students, while also highlighting the role of work-based learning, job shadowing, and co-op programs in preparing students for future careers. They explore strategies for recruiting more females into CTE programs and promoting diversity within industries. Ken Midgett, the plumbing market director at Interplay Learning, brings over four decades of experience in the plumbing and heating industry, having worked in every facet of the field. He has owned two successful PHC businesses, is a licensed master plumber, and is a two-time national award-winning educator in plumbing and heating CTE classrooms. Ken continues to mentor both men and women apprentices in the HVAC and plumbing industries, further contributing to the push for greater gender diversity in these essential trades.THANK YOU to our Sponsors!Advanced Training Systems - www.atstrainingsystems.comAveritt - www.averittcareers.comForward Air - www.forwardair.comWalmart - www.walmart.comXPO Logistics - www.xpo.comThe National Transportation Institute - www.driverwages.comThe Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America.Visit our website:  www.nextgentruckers.orgContact us at:  [email protected] us on socials here:FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedInTikTok