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Say Watt Podcast
by electrical training ALLIANCE
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
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Say Watt My Story with Josh Nieves
In this episode, we’re chatting with Josh Nieves about his journey in our industry and what sparked his passion for developing the next generation of electrical workers.
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The Interim Advantage
How can we introduce more people to the electrical trade and better prepare them for apprenticeship? In this episode, we explore how Interim Credentials is being used for recruitment, preparation, and building a skilled workforce ready to meet the growing demands of the electrical construction...
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Future-Ready Training with CTTT
What does the future of the trades look like? Dr. Kimberly Moore, National Executive Director of the Clean Technology Training Trust, joins us to discuss how collaboration, innovation, and investment in training are creating new opportunities in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and the...
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Let’s Talk Negative Core Beliefs
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we’re sharing an episode from our It’s Good to Talk series that explores the impact of negative core beliefs. These deeply rooted beliefs shape how we see ourselves, interact with others, and respond to life’s challenges. When those beliefs are negative,...
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Next Up: RENEW
In this episode, we’re joined by Alan Mora, EWMC RENEW President, to talk about IBEW RENEW - an initiative created to inspire and engage the next generation of electrical workers. Alan shares how he got involved, what RENEW offers, and how the program is helping young members step into leadership...
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EMPOWER: From Participant to Leader
In this episode, we sit down with Anthy Hadjimarkos to talk about EMPOWER, a program focused on recruiting and supporting women in the electrical construction industry. Anthy shares her journey in the trade, her experience as both a participant and now a leader of the program, and the impact...
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OJT to College Credit
What if your on-the-job training counted toward a college degree? In this episode, we talk with Jayson Maksymovich, Training Director at the IBEW 269 JATC in Trenton, NJ, about their innovative agreement with Thomas Edison State University, turning OJT hours into college credit and expanding...
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The NECA-IBEW Family of Funds: Built for Us
We’re kicking off 2026 with a conversation about your health, your family, and the people who’ve got your back. In this episode, we’re joined by Darrin Golden, Executive Director of the NECA-IBEW Family Medical Care Plan - a healthcare plan built by electrical workers, for electrical workers....
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Adios 2025
For this last episode of 2025, we are talking highlights, lessons learned, what we are most proud of this year, and what’s ahead.
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Community Based Organizations
What happens when apprenticeship programs partner with the communities they serve? In this episode, we chat with Tim Garcia, Training Director at the St. Paul Electrical JATC, about how working with two local organizations is transforming outreach, recruitment, and retention and creating real...
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Beyond the Powerlines
When the power goes out, lineworkers suit up - facing storms, accidents, and extreme conditions to keep our communities connected. But their work goes far beyond emergencies. From installing and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our homes and businesses to learning the latest…
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From Apprentice to Instructor with Summer Zachary
Becoming an electrical apprentice is just the start of a career filled with endless possibilities. And for some, that journey leads to shaping the future of the trade itself. That’s exactly what our guest, Summer Zachary, an instructor at the Electrical Training Institute in Commerce, California,...
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Budgets Are Like Diets
We are talking budgets with Mark Cerulla, former etA Director of Operations and Comptroller, now with the IBEW International Office. A good budget helps set goals, control spending, prioritize investments, and align resources with long-term success. For JATCs and AJATCs, budgeting isn’t just...
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My Story with Kennitha Wade
We love any chance to get to know our community better—and this episode is one of those special opportunities! Join us as we sit down with Kennitha Wade, an instructor at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Portland, Oregon, for a fun and insightful conversation about her journey, her…
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W.I.R.E.
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!
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Couragements
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...
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My Story with Taylor McCaskill
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.
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Are You Cool?
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...
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Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) with Deon Mayes
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.
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Electrical Workers Without Borders North America (EWWBNA)
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!...
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Farewell 2024
It’s our last episode of 2024, so we are taking some time to look back at this year.
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My Story with Danny Van Sickle
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.
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Navigating Change
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.
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Interim Credential
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…
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My Story with Renee Dozier
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.
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Technology In Our Industry
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.
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Mental Health Check-in: SAD
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.
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VEEP Training Locations
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...
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Big John Kares
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!
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Women's History Month 2024
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.
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Chatting with the EWMC National Secretary
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!
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What's Ahead in 2024
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.
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Hats off to 2023
It’s our last episode of 2023, so we wanted to take some time and look back at this year.
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Only Media in the Building
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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Rosie’s Girls
Teila Allmond is a JW and Instructor with a passion for helping others. That passion drove her to create Rosie’s Girls, a program that offers young women an opportunity to experience what it means to be an electrician and skilled tradesperson.
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My Story with Rob Cruz
It’s good to get to know more about each other, which makes opportunities like this fantastic! We got to chat with Rob Cruz, the Training Director in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Safety First...Always
Safety is defined as the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury. And it’s a staple of our industry. The work we do is essential, and it’s also very dangerous, making it crucial that we put safety first. Today we are chatting about this critical topic with...
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Power Girls
What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie? That’s not exactly what we are talking about in this episode, but it always makes for a good discussion! So why are we mentioning the Girl Scouts? What do they have to do with us and the work we do? Tune in and find out.
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Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and on this episode, we are joined by Dr. Charles, a therapist with Koinonia Counseling Center, to talk about mental health and our industry and how we can take better care of ourselves and each other.
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Jobs With Justice
Have you heard of Jobs With Justice? They are an organization committed to working nationally and locally for workers’ rights and an economy that benefits everyone. On this episode, we are joined by Erin Johansson, the Research Director for Jobs With Justice, and Nadia Salazar, the Organizing...
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Women’s History Month 2023
March is Women’s History Month, and we have some of the most extraordinary women here at the etA. And while we wish we had time to introduce you to everyone, we have a few ladies here to chat with us.
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The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC)
What is the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus? Why does it exist? How do I learn more? We are glad you asked! Answers to these and other questions can be found on this episode, where we talk with EWMC President Keith Edwards and Vice President Grace Smith.
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Here Comes 2023
There’s much to be proud of from 2022 and more in store for the year ahead. Our success lies where it always has, in working together. We are ready for 2023!
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Cheers to 2022
For this last episode of the year, we join Say Watt hosts Todd Stafford and Cindy Sanderfur to talk about highlights, lessons learned, and what we are most proud of. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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Helmets to Hardhats
We are chatting about Helmets to Hardhats with Martin Helms, the Executive Director, who is also a former JATC Training Director!
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A Panel with the IBEW-NECA-etA Joint Task Force for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At NTI 2022, members of the IBEW-NECA-etA Task Force hosted a panel to discuss what’s being done to create a more inclusive industry where everyone belongs and how we can work together to empower each other and our industry.
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2022 IBEW Hour Power Apprentice & Instructor of the Year
We had the privilege of chatting with the 2022 IBEW Hour Power Apprentice and Instructor of the Year!
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Say Watt at NTI
At our 31st NTI, we hosted a podcast recording with some conference participants as our guests. We covered various topics such as retaining instructors, recognizing outstanding apprentices, how JATCs and AJATCs are dealing with the legalization of marijuana, and much more.
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Meet AM Crawford
We have partnered with A.M. Crawford (AMC) to develop grant opportunities for all JATCs and AJATCs and are covering the professional fees. Hear more directly from them about the process and benefits of working with AMC.
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Closing the Skills Gap Grant - Tell Me More!
What is this grant? Why is it valuable to the local program? How do those who are participating feel about it? We’ve got answers to these and other questions.
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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!
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