We are joined by Dan Olesen, Senior Program Coordinator with CAREERS (previously CAREERS: the next generation).

Dan has a passion for helping young people enter the trades as a viable career option after High School. We discuss the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), how the stigma of the trades is changing, services offered by CAREERS, and dig into why this is so important.

Find out more about the RAP or CAREERS by visiting: Careers The Next Generation - Careers The Next Generation (careersnextgen.ca)

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With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), we thought this was a great time to re-visit our first episode of the show. We are chatting with David Myers about some of the biggest changes coming to the new edition, plus discuss the logistics and importance of taking a code updating course.

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Adam Ghani, City of Calgary Chief Electrical Inspector joins Zack and Jason on this episode of Watt's the Word.  We discuss the processes and procedures for electrical inspections, conductor color coding, permitting requirements, adoption of the 2021 Code, and much more.

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Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal met as electrical apprentices, quickly became friends and are now business partners.  The Co-CEO's of Virtuoso Energy are very passionate about environmental sustainability, and that is clear as we discuss the building of their business. We chat about solar PV, electric vehicle charging, green energy rebates and the roles of electricians moving forward during the "Just Transition" movement. 

We can also report that Virtuoso Energy has some ambitious plans which include a name change, rebranding and adding more employees! Listen to this episode as we talk about the future vision of the company and stay tuned for more information early in the new year.

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Neil Moffat of Canem Systems Ltd. shares with us how they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic safely and effectively. From service vans with one person to sites with over 1000, we explore how COVID has affected and changed the daily operations of an electrical contracting company. This was all possible through planning of logistics and effective communication with the field staff.

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Watt’s the Word Podcast co-host Zack Hartle is featured in this episode.  Zack explains his early path into the trade. The somewhat predictable high school career aptitude test revealed Locksmith and Electrician as suitable career paths.  Zack went with the key-less option and gained his entry into the electrical industry via the RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program). Along the way Skills competition participation taught Zack the importance of working efficiently.  

Using computers and tech is a natural way to work and learn efficiently.   Zack’s YouTube channel provides efficient supplemental mini lessons The channel has over 2000 subscribers and over 100 videos ranging from using Microsoft programs to troubleshooting an air conditioner.  Zack describes his desire for continued learning and the ideas behind starting the Watt’s the Word Podcast.

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This week instead of having a guest in the show we decided to dig a little deeper into your co-host Jason Cox.

Listen as Zack Hartle asks about his entry into the trade, dual-ticket, education, and career as an Electrical Trades Instructor.

Plus hear some inside looks at how the podcast started, how it's going, and our vision for the future.

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Instead of continuing to University after graduating High School, Chelsea Dyck decided to detour and take a year off to work.  After 4 days on the jobsite Chelsea founder her calling and was indentured into the electrical trade.  

Fast forward to today and Chelsea has completed her apprenticeship and discusses with Zack and Jason many topics and apprenticeship stories including why she prefers the title of “Journeyman” and her decision to start a new apprenticeship in HVAC.  Chelsea is advocate for young people to pursue the trades as a viable career path. Her Skills Canada Alberta volunteer work includes Skills Alumni Group of Alberta (SAGA) and Girls Exploring Trades and Technology (GETT). Chelsea credits volunteering as a source for personal growth and a view of the trade beyond the marrettes, splices, and conduit runs. 

Chelsea considers herself lucky to have had the strong support of her colleagues when she entered the electrical trade, and now wants to help others as they consider careers in the skilled trades.

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