Thursday, March 5, 2026

It's Women in Construction Week 2026!

Meet Some of WECA's Women Apprentices and an Electrician Trainee
 

Watch: Spotlight on Kamryn Butler,

WECA Utah Commercial Electrical Apprentice



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Watch: Spotlight on Laura Phun,

WECA California Commercial Electrical Apprentice



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Watch: Spotlight on Jaklyn Puerto,

WECA Utah Commercial Electrical Apprentice



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Read: Spotlight on Nikki Elmer, WECA Electrician Trainee


 

“Electricity isn’t going anywhere, so learning how to work with it will be a good investment,” says Nikki Elmer, who is currently enrolled in WECA’s Electrician Trainee Certificate Program.

Nikki is pursuing a career in the electrical industry to ensure that she has a dynamic career with longevity and stability.

“I’ve always enjoyed active jobs, being on my feet, and customer service, and in this field, you get all of that,” she says.

Of being a woman in the electrical industry, Nikki says “It’s interesting to be in such a male-dominated industry as a woman. I am grateful to the people I have worked with directly, who have not treated me differently because I am a woman. I think there is something to prove being a woman in terms of being able to do the work. Thankfully, the guys I have worked with have all wanted to see me succeed and have fostered my learning on the job.”

Nikki also encourages more women to join the electrical industry because “It’s a great skill to have and know, there are a lot of growth opportunities, and why let the guys have all the fun? Seeing more women in the field creates community, which will provide a new image of what an electrical career can look like for young kids.”

Learning online through GetWired classes in WECA’s Electrician Trainee Program has also been fun and rewarding for Nikki.

“So far WECA has been great,” says Nikki. “I hadn’t been to school in a long time and getting back into the routine of studying and class has been a lot of fun. My instructor has been super responsive to questions and patient with his explanations.”

Thank you, Nikki, for working toward your Electrician Trainee Program Certificate with WECA and for continuing to pave the way for more women to join the electrical workforce!