Bethany woman trains as electrician

Erica McElyea is the only woman in the program at Canadian Valley Technology Center.

 
BY BILL KRAMER | Published: February 16, 2013   

EL RENO — Erica McElyea has come to a simple conclusion. She’s wired differently.

A fascination with electricity drove her to explore career options in the field. The need for training led her to Canadian Valley Technology Center.

photo - Erica McElyea is nearing completion of career training in Electrical Trades Technology. She likes the challenge of being the only female in her class and wants to go to work in the homebuilding industry. PHOTO PROVIDED
Erica McElyea is nearing completion of career training in Electrical Trades Technology. She likes the challenge of being the only female in her class and wants to go to work in the homebuilding industry. PHOTO PROVIDED

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McElyea, 24, of Bethany, enrolled in the daytime Electrical Trades Technology program, despite knowing she was in unfamiliar territory.

She admits to feeling uneasy about her limited...
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