Wire to Wire: Emma Becker

March 14, 2023

In this edition of Wire to Wire, IDEAL Electrical is celebrating Apprentice Emma Becker.

She’s a trailblazer in the trades who not only took home the Automatic Qualifier title, but was the first female to advance to the final apprentice round at the #IDEALNationalChampionship. Follow her journey, and see the passion and determination that drives her in this male-dominated field.

“I think more women are getting into the trades right now, and they’re going to keep getting into the trades once they realize what a good opportunity it is,” Becker said.

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