What excites me most about a career in the electrical trades is the opportunity to do hands-on work while solving real problems that truly impact businesses and communities. My great-grandfather served as an electrician in World War II, and hearing how he used those skills to support his family has inspired me to follow a similar path — including plans to serve as an Air National Guard Reservist where I hope to use my electrical skills to work on aircraft and equipment. I believe in the long-term value of skilled trades and the people who provide those skills, and I hope to help keep doors open in vocational careers for the next generation through mentoring and volunteering.