The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects welding professionals worldwide and underrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us as we celebrate Women Empowerment Month to learn about the incredible contributions of Women in the welding industry and our communities.

Breaking into the skilled trades isn’t always a straight path. UA Local 46 Steamfitting and Welding apprentice Brooke Laing joins the podcast to share how she found her way into welding and what it really takes to build a career in the trades today. From understanding union benefits to what a steamfitter’s day actually looks like, Brooke offers a candid look at learning the trade and navigating job sites as an apprentice in Canada. Beyond the job site, Brooke is helping drive change as a member of the Youth Apprenticeship Council. While advocating for apprentices, she is also building community through her podcast, Two Bolts Short of a Flange, and the growing Sisterhood of Trades network, which connects women in the trades around the world.

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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects welding professionals around the world and unrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us as we celebrate Women Empowerment Month to learn about the incredible contributions of Women in the welding industry and our communities.

Trailblazer Laura Potje shares her 45-year journey in welding, from shop floors and uranium refineries to becoming a Red Seal welder and instructor. Laura reflects on breaking barriers, the importance of mentorship, and how hands-on workshops are helping more women discover careers in the skilled trades. Don't miss this empowering conversation about creating opportunities and building confidence for the next generation of women in welding.

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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects welding professionals around the world and unrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us as we celebrate Women Empowerment Month to learn about the incredible contributions of Women in the welding industry and our communities.

Today's guest is Jaslyn Hugli, an Outside Sales Representative from WeldCor Supplies from Regina, SK. From her first high school welding booth to fabrication bays, she shares how to stay sharp when budgets are tight and doors do not always open. We dive into bias in the trades, the importance of mentorship, and volunteering with your local CWB Association Chapter.

If you care about welding education, workforce growth, and smarter process choices, this one delivers practical insight you can use tomorrow.

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