Historically, women in the Valley had to fight for basic respect in industrial settings. For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re looking back at those who forged the path for the modern industry.
🔌 Iva Ferris, a former employee at the historic Bethlehem Steel, faced extreme hostility when she worked in the electrical repair shop over 40 years ago. She didn’t let that deter her from her craft, and she mastered the trade.
💪🏼 Bess King and other women started their careers as millwright apprentices at Bethlehem Steel in the late 1970s. Taunted by their male counterparts, they paved the way for pregnancy leave and safety protocols that are now standard in union contracts.
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/4Sh050YqeGC. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/BjTB50YqeGz.
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Whether you have a student interested in a career in STEAM or you’re looking to network as a professional, the Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Initiative at the Da Vinci Science Center is a great resource. 👩🏾🔬
Explore more: ow.ly/NgtC50YqeBm
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This #WomensHistoryMonth, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley is proud to celebrate someone who broke down barriers in trucking.
Gloriann pursued a nontraditional career in commercial trucking through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult program at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley with her husband, Angel.
Now building a sustainable career in a traditionally male-dominated field, Gloriann is creating greater opportunities for her family and proving that women belong in every industry, including the driver’s seat. Here is to women breaking barriers and driving their futures forward! 💪🚚
At PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley, we’re here to help anyone explore new careers, build skills, and connect with resources and training programs to achieve their professional goals—just like we did with Gloriann and Angel. Click here to find out if you're eligible: ow.ly/c0mg50YqepE
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/cFCE50YqepB. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/H4gz50YqepG.
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Historically, women in the Valley had to fight for basic respect in industrial settings. For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re looking back at those who forged the path for the modern industry.
🔌 Iva Ferris, a former employee at the historic Bethlehem Steel, faced extreme hostility when she worked in the electrical repair shop over 40 years ago. She didn’t let that deter her from her craft, and she mastered the trade.
💪🏼 Bess King and other women started their careers as millwright apprentices at Bethlehem Steel in the late 1970s. Taunted by their male counterparts, they paved the way for pregnancy leave and safety protocols that are now standard in union contracts.
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/4Sh050YqeGC. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/BjTB50YqeGz. ... See MoreSee Less
Whether you have a student interested in a career in STEAM or you’re looking to network as a professional, the Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Initiative at the Da Vinci Science Center is a great resource. 👩🏾🔬
Explore more: ow.ly/NgtC50YqeBm
ow.ly/2qlb50YqeBo ... See MoreSee Less
This #WomensHistoryMonth, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley is proud to celebrate someone who broke down barriers in trucking.
Gloriann pursued a nontraditional career in commercial trucking through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult program at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley with her husband, Angel.
Now building a sustainable career in a traditionally male-dominated field, Gloriann is creating greater opportunities for her family and proving that women belong in every industry, including the driver’s seat. Here is to women breaking barriers and driving their futures forward! 💪🚚
At PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley, we’re here to help anyone explore new careers, build skills, and connect with resources and training programs to achieve their professional goals—just like we did with Gloriann and Angel. Click here to find out if you're eligible: ow.ly/c0mg50YqepE
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/cFCE50YqepB. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/H4gz50YqepG. ... See MoreSee Less