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Author: Philadelphia Works

Being the only woman on the job can be tough, but the pay is great and the work is rewarding! In this podcast series, well listen to Philadelphia-area women and their supporters in unions, schools and industry share what it takes to succeed in nontraditional careers like construction, manufacturing and transit. For women of all ages and backgrounds exploring a new career, check out this podcast for information and inspiration.
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E07: The Rewards of Being a Woman and a Union Glazier
Wednesday, 23 December, 2020

Tureka (Tee) Dixon is a journey-level glazier (that’s someone who installs glass) with Local 252 in Philadelphia. She got into the trades because of the pay and benefits and stayed for the satisfaction of the work. Her kids are proud of their Mom. Tee received her Associates Degree and BA in Construction Management through her apprenticeship program at the Finishing Trades Institute where she was able to earn and learn tuition-free. To learn more about a starting a career as a glazier, visit www.fti.edu. To learn about other careers, visit the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) website at Wincproject.org.