WireWomen: Lighting It Up

By Sharon Szymanski

What does it take to become a female electrician?

In this book you will meet the women apprentices on the journey to become electricians. They are all members of the IBEW - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3, in New York City. The apprentices are studying in a rigorous, 5-year training program that involves on-the-job training, electrical theory, and college Courses. They will earn a degree in Labor Studies from the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies, SUNY/Empire State College.

Meet these courageous, creative young women and learn what it takes to step into this electrifying occupation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B9ZT6FRB
• ISBN13: 9798985097948
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Hard Ball Press
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5