On this episode of Power Women of the Trades, Cassie and Leslie interview Kate Cinnamo, the driving force behind Explore the Trades, a nonprofit organization on a mission to bridge the technical talent gap in the plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical industries.

Kate's dedication to spreading awareness about the rewarding career opportunities available in the trades has made a significant impact on the lives of countless students, educators, and parents. By providing vital information and resources, Kate has helped to shift the narrative surrounding trade careers, inspiring a new generation to consider the possibilities that lie beyond traditional four-year college paths.

The trades play a vital role in driving economic growth, and the need to bridge the gap in available talent can no longer be ignored. With more students getting informed of the opportunities that trades offer, businesses can experience growth, increased efficiency, and a more robust and stable economy.

Cassie Pound, Leslie Harpole, and Kate Cinnamo discussed the need for more apprenticeships and mentorship programs in the trades, which provide students with hands-on learning experiences while avoiding student loan debt that often accompanies traditional college paths.

Join Cassie, Leslie and Kate on Power Women of the Trades as they discuss how to:

- Learn techniques for bridging the K-12 students' talent gap in service trades.

- Challenge the narrative surrounding trades careers and their value.

- Gain insights into the vital role of apprenticeships and training programs.

- Delve into the growing emphasis on professionalism and appreciation in the trades industry.

- Unravel the secrets to locating top talent and evaluating business success in the service trades field.

By encouraging young students to consider trade careers as a viable choice, a new generation of skilled workers can be trained, and the future of the trades in the economy can be secure.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecinnamo/

Explore the trades here https://explorethetrades.org/author/katec/

Meet the Hosts:

Leslie Harpole is the co-owner of Champion Plumbing in Oklahoma City. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Cassie Pound is the co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Meet the Guest:

Kate Cinnamo is the Executive Director at Explore The Trades. Connect with her on LinkedIn

Special thanks to our sponsors for making the show possible:

- ⁠Chiirp⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠Yellowstone Local⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠Kickcharge Creative⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠On Purpose Media⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠Kee Hart Marketing⁠⁠

Interested in Using Service Titan for your trades Business? Check out the links below:

Cassie’s custom share link: ⁠⁠https://join.servicetitan.com/mzldOZd⁠⁠

Leslie’s custom share link: ⁠⁠https://join.servicetitan.com/mzleuIA⁠

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