Building Confidence Through Construction ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep4 W/ Shannon Tymosko

Описание: On Episode 4 of Hands-On Heroes, Shannon Tymosko shares how building confidence through construction led to a successful career shift to electrical engineering.

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Key Moments:
00:00 – The Confidence Formula
01:02 – Lady Volts Begins
04:10 – Growing Up With a Handy Mom
06:22 – When Accounting Isn’t Your Calling
09:05 – The Renovation That Changed Everything
11:40 – Discovering Pre-Apprenticeship
14:15 – College vs. Trades: The Wake-Up Call
17:02 – Trades & Mental Health
20:33 – Competence Creates Confidence
23:10 – Paid to Learn
26:05 – The Brotherhood/Sisterhood of the Trades
28:55 – Landing Your First Apprenticeship
32:40 – Don’t Get Discouraged
35:12 – Smart Ways to Stand Out
38:00 – Responding to the Amber Czech Tragedy
41:18 – Real Talk on Jobsite Culture
44:12 – Building the Lady Volts Brand
47:05 – Empowering the Next Generation
50:10 – Why Kids Need Trades Education
52:20 – Final Message for Future Tradespeople


Shannon discussed the challenges of accessing apprenticeships in Canada, noting that most participants are in their late 20s or early 30s, making it difficult for younger people to pursue them as a first career. She emphasized the importance of providing young people with opportunities to gain transferable skills, financial stability, and the chance to explore different career paths. Valerie highlighted the financial burdens of balancing work, education, and childcare, and suggested that apprenticeships could offer a solution by allowing learning during the day while children are in school. They also discussed the benefits of apprenticeships, including the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of community. Shannon explained the steps involved in becoming an apprentice, including the difficulty of finding an apprenticeship position, which is often due to the requirement for employers to take on educational responsibilities.

Hands-On Heroes assembles the most powerful voices across construction, mission-critical infrastructure, power, and design – from general contractors and civil engineers to hyperscale developers, edge and modular data center operators, semiconductor facility builders, AI factory pioneers, MEP specialists, architects, and infrastructure leaders.

Hands-On Heroes is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering children through early exposure to careers in the skilled trades. Our mission is to break stereotypes, promote representation, and introduce kids to the powerful and creative careers that keep our world moving, from electricians and heavy equipment operators to carpenters, welders, and beyond.

Through Val’s 21+ years of industry experience, her Hands-On Heroes nonprofit, and her storytelling platforms, Val bridges the gap between boardrooms and job sites, showing that the future of infrastructure isn’t just powered by data, but built by people.

This is where construction meets technology. Where blueprints become reality. Where every megawatt delivered, every rack energized, every facility commissioned, and every community engaged represents the heroic work of the Hands-On Heroes building our tomorrow.
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