Break Into Skilled Trades with Interplay Learning: Career Switch Podcast Recap
Jennifer Jelliff-Russell and Ariana Dugan discuss on the Career Switch Podcast how Interplay Learning’s online and virtual modules help individuals, including those hesitant about the male-dominated skilled trades environment, gain necessary skills to enter the skilled trades industry, while also sharing Ariana’s personal career transition from creative writing to Vice President of Product at Interplay Learning.
Jennifer Jelliff-Russell of the Career Switch Podcast and Interplay Learning’s Vice President of Product, Ariana Dugan, discuss breaking into the skilled trades industry.
“Ever considered a career in the skilled trades but were nervous about having to learn in a sort of 'boys club' environment? On today’s show, Ariana Dugan explains how you can use Interplay Learning’s online platform to gain the skills you need to break into the skilled trades. They even offer some of their modules in a virtual format!
You’ll also hear how Ariana went from a career in creative writing to eventually switching to product management and becoming the Vice President of Product at Interplay Learning.”
Listen to the episode at the Career Switch Podcast’s website.
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