See how one young lady is making HERstory right here in the Wiregrass!
“We’re extremely excited for Caitlyn, because it’s a really great example of an individual who comes in and applies herself, and they can pursurvere,” says Joe Johnson, Director of Workforce Development, Wallace College.“I love being outdoors,” says Deese. “I like the hands -on work. It’s just fun.”“Being that I have chosen a male dominated career with welding, this is nothing different you come out and do as much as they can,” says Deese.
After completing that program, she pursued the lineworker program. Instructors say, she wasn’t afraid to take on the challenge. “She’s outstanding,” says Johnson. “Very much paid attention to detail, handworker, followed instructions very well. Anything in the utility or the electrical field could be potentially very dangerous, so following directions, safety protocols, things of that nature are very important, obviously she did a fantastic job.”
With the support of her family and instructor, she achieved her goals and wants other women to know they can do the same.As of now, Deese says she’s looking for a job in the industry for now and can’t wait to see more women enter the industry.
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