Durante el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, nuestro objetivo es destacar, honrar y celebrar las contribuciones de las mujeres en SRP. Creemos en la importancia de empoderar a cada empleado para que se sienta representado y valorado en el trabajo.
This blog features the career journey of Courtney C., a Substation Electrician at SRP and one of two women in her department. Courtney shares how she started at SRP, found a community while pursuing her passion and is now helping others do the same.
Encontrando comunidad
To help foster belonging in the workplace, SRP has Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are self-organized communities of employees who share common identities or interests. Courtney belongs to the Women’s Interest Network (WIN), an ERG with a mission to provide a secure and supportive community for women who want to develop their careers. The group provides opportunities to network and serve the community.
Courtney and fellow WIN members found a new area of focus in 2023 with the development of the Delta Connected committee, a group dedicated to supporting women in male-dominated trades.
“The [Delta Connected committee’s] focus is to strengthen the representation of women in the trades and build relationships between mentors, volunteers and friends who understand what it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry,” said Courtney. “Our goal is to educate, assist, support and empower individuals where we can.”
As one of two women journeyworkers in her department, Courtney encourages other women to pursue their dream career path, regardless of its gender norms.
Activando el crecimiento profesional
Courtney started at SRP with an office position in graphic records before she began to research other opportunities within the company. Through a trades helper position, she was able find her passion in field work and narrowed her focus down to a trade she wanted to learn. She then went on to complete SRP’s Substation Electrician Apprenticeship program and now works as a journeyworker in our Substation Design, Construction and Maintenance department.
When asked about her ambitions at SRP, Courtney said, “I’ve been inspired by the amazing work happening around me, and I want to contribute even more by leading and guiding the team toward success. It’s all about fostering collaboration, empowering others and creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.”
Courtney encourages women pursuing professional growth to:
- Buscar mentoría
- Encontrar una comunidad que las apoye
- Abogar por si mismas
- Aprovechar las oportunidades de liderazgo
También compartió cómo su hija ha influido en su crecimiento profesional. "Ella me ha inspirado a perseguir mis sueños mostrándome que, independientemente del género, podemos romper barreras y seguir nuestros propios caminos. “Quería darle un ejemplo y demostrarle que puede lograr todo lo que se proponga”.