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Listed below are recent articles that describe women's experiences in HVACR, Welding, and Electronics. Don't forget to also read our Women's Success Stories and Career Information Articles for both more career information and to see what it's like to be a woman in these jobs. You'll also want to look at the Women in Tech & Trades Associations and the Women in Technology links to get a complete picture.
2006 HVACR Woman of the Year: Leading, Teaching, Sharing, Growing by
Terry McIver
Read about Kathy McCauley, president of McCauley Mechanical, Inc. Kathy received
the 2006 Contracting Business Woman of the Year Award for her achievement in the
mechanical contracting industry, continued association leadership and volunteerism,
and a commitment to the career development of others.
Contracting Business.com; June 28, 2007
All in a Day's Work for Female Service Tech by John R. Hall
Lisa Whitson, a senior technician and one of six company field mechanics, started
out in another field, working in electronics, then decided to make a career shift from
the electronics field to the HVACR field. Read about Lisa's story.
The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News; 2002
Female Technicians Bring Skill to the Table
Shanna Leeland is a training engineer, HVACR technician and instructor. Read about
how Shanna went from being a Russian linguist interrogator in the U.S. Army
Reserves to a certified HVACR technician and trainer.
The NATE Advantage; September 30, 2006
Success Stories of Female Service Techs (PDF) by John R. Hall
Read 4 women's stories of working in HVACR.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News; January 14, 2002
Two Women Succeed with their own HVACR Company (PDF) by Kathy Maeglin
Kim Mann was 19 when she started in the sheet metal trade, installing heating,
ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Mann advises other women who are
interested in working in construction to get the knowledge they need and be
determined.
Indianapolis Business Journal; March 14, 2005
Women Fight Uphill Battle in HVACR (PDF) by Mark Skaer
Ruth King believes it is easier for women to join the HVACR ranks today because women are more accepted in nontraditional roles in this day and age.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News; September 25, 2006
College Opens Doors for Female Welders by Bob Irving
Find out why a welding community in and around Portland, OR decided to recruit a new source of skilled welders: women.
Welding Journal; 2002
Women Who Weld
Skilled technicians are in high demand and different programs are attracting more and more women to fill that employment gap. Find out why welding is a great fit for women.
Penton's Welding Magazine; November 29, 2005
Behind the Mask: Nanette Samanich by Mary Ruth Johnsen
Opportunities abound for women in welding. Nanette Samanich went from practicing welding in her kitchen to starting a welding business with her husband.
Welding Journal; 2003
Welding Offers Women New Career Opportunities by Adrienne Zalkind and Martha Baker
The numbers of female welders are growing. Find out where to look for welding work and read some women's success stories.
The American Welder; October 2007
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