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From Sobriety to 4,000 Lights: A Journey of Grit, Growth and Opportunity in the Electrical Trades

From Sobriety to 4,000 Lights: A Journey of Grit, Growth and Opportunity in the Electrical Trades

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In this powerful episode of Build Without Barriers, Kris Georgeson sits down with Carol Orozco, Human Resources Generalist at SunWest Electric, ABC instructor and electrical committee member, to share her remarkable journey into the trades. Carol began her electrical career at age 36 after getting sober and searching for a new direction in life. Nearly a decade later, she has led teams installing 4,000 lights on a major project, transitioned from the field into HR leadership, and now trains the next generation of electricians in the classroom. She opens up about the realities of entering construction later in life, navigating job site challenges as a woman, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up every day. Carol also shares how safety, mentorship and culture are shaping a new generation of apprentices, and how SunWest Electric has grown from just a few women in the field to significantly expanding female representation in recent years. From handing out business cards at gas stations to inspiring students to see the bigger picture of a career that can change their lives in four years, Carol’s passion for the trades is contagious. This episode is a testament to second chances, steady persistence and the life-changing power of opportunity in construction.
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