汽车科技行业的女性

温迪·卡明斯

你为什么决定从事汽车技术方面的职业?

A co-worker encouraged me to sign up for Ford’s Industrial Readiness Program for employees interested in learning various skilled trades within the company. I chose the Industrial Truck Mechanic field because I like taking things apart, 发现它们如何工作并重建它们.

What obstacles have you had to overcome as a female in a male-dominated industry?

并没有很多, but one common misconception is that one must be physically strong to do automotive work. 汽车零部件, 设备和材料有时会很重，很难操作, 但是也有电梯, specialized tools and experienced co-workers who can provide tips on reserving your strength and stamina.

你会给其他对汽车技术感兴趣的女性什么建议?

找一个优秀的汽车技师来指导你. 在田野里跟踪他们. 选择一个好的学习中心来提升你的知识和技能. 最重要的是，不要让任何人阻止你追求梦想. Being educated, equipped and empowered makes you essential and unstoppable!

到目前为止，你的汽车生涯中最精彩的是什么?

The fact that my journeyman has gained more and more trust in my ability to handle big and small jobs alone while he observes me applying new knowledge and skills to a repair job. When someone has faith in your ability to complete a task, it boosts your confidence and self-esteem. 

你的动力是什么？?

My four granddaughters motivate me to keep learning and pursuing my goals and interests. When I tell them they can do anything, I want to be a living embodiment of those words. “如果娜娜能做到，你也能!"

你在哪里工作，在那里工作多久了?

我在福特汽车公司工作. 我今年54岁，在克利夫兰发动机厂工作了30年. 我目前是一名工业卡车技工学徒.

你的职业目标是什么?

To complete the Ford Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Program and earn my journeypersons card. 我计划再工作11年，然后退休. 我也想指导对汽车技术感兴趣的新学徒.

为什么Tri-C?

因为他们和福特的合作, and because it’s a great choice for advanced automotive technology training. 教职员工是三一学院优秀的原因. 他们富有同情心，经验丰富，知识渊博. They have a willful passion to help each student succeed and thrive in the field.

卡西西纳

你为什么决定从事汽车技术方面的职业?

I toured the Auto Tech program at Wayne County Career Center in my sophomore year of high school and fell in love with it. I did a summer internship at a local garage to make sure I liked it before starting classes in fall 2020. 我于2022年5月毕业.

What obstacles have you had to overcome as a female in a male-dominated industry?

Judgmental customers, though there are very few of them — most love seeing a woman work on their car! 另一个原因是我的焦虑. 我害怕人们会因为我是女孩而看不起我.

你会给其他对汽车技术感兴趣的女性什么建议?

这样做! It’ll be a little scary at first, but it’s so worth it once you get into it. 在学习的过程中保持开放的心态. It’ll be difficult, but the reward is getting to put out quality work that you’re proud of. 有时你可能会感到沮丧, 但最终，完成这项艰巨的工作比挫败感更重要.  

到目前为止，你的汽车生涯中最精彩的是什么?

在高中时就获得了所有入门级的ASE认证. 

你的动力是什么？?

做最好的自己. I want to prove that just because it's a male-dominated field doesn't mean women can't join in the fun.

你在哪里工作，在那里工作多久了?

我从2021年4月开始在帕洛塔福特工作. 在此之前，我在吉姆汽车中心完成了实习.

你的职业目标是什么?

To host free community-based classes for people who want to learn about working on cars in a non-judgmental environment.

为什么Tri-C?

福特的资产项目我选择了Tri-C. Tuition is affordable, and they work with you to make sure you have everything you'll need.

拉奎尔Krizan

你为什么决定从事汽车技术方面的职业?

这是我唯一真正投入的职业，这让我很感兴趣. 车辆及其工作原理一直吸引着我的注意力, 我喜欢把东西拆开再组装起来.

What obstacles have you had to overcome as a female in a male-dominated industry?

When males would tell me that I shouldn't be in this field or that it's not “a lady's profession.“我只是告诉自己不要把他们的话放在心上, 因为他们对我想追求什么或喜欢做什么没有发言权.

你会给其他对汽车技术感兴趣的女性什么建议?

不要让别人阻止你去尝试. If you really want it, push yourself and block out all the negativity from others. 最后，这一切都是为了你自己，而不是别人. 不要让别人阻止你做你真正想做的事. 

到目前为止，你的汽车生涯中最精彩的是什么?

I love the automotive industry because you can choose to work in different fields. You could work at a parts store, be a mechanic, or work at a dealership or a small family-owned shop. 它给了你选择. 你也一直在学习. 事情总是在变化，而你总是在成长. 你永远不会感到无聊!

你的动力是什么？?

Knowing that my career can challenge me in so many ways keeps me pushing myself forward to succeed. 我想了解车辆以及如何修理和重建它们. I’ll never run out of options for where to go in this career, because vehicles will always be around.

你在哪里工作，在那里工作多久了?

I’m coming up on my second year with AutoZone, and I worked as a tech for Walmart prior to that.

你的职业目标是什么?

I hope to work in a shop (or multiple shops) to see where my interest really is. I’m also not afraid to branch out and try other careers, such as diesel or even race cars. 希望有一天我能拥有自己的商店. 

为什么Tri-C?

trc有一个很好的汽车项目，适合许多不同类型的人. You could get a degree or a certificate, and they even have a Ford program. 他们也有一些很棒的教授，他们关心并使课堂变得有趣.

亚历克斯Soltis

你为什么决定从事汽车技术方面的职业?

因为我喜欢修理汽车!

What obstacles have you had to overcome as a female in a male-dominated industry?

我还没有遇到过. 我让我的作品自己说话. 从来没有人把我是女技师这件事当回事.

你会给其他对汽车技术感兴趣的女性什么建议?

只管去做. 如果你对它感兴趣，那就去做. 你没有理由不能或不应该.

到目前为止，你的汽车生涯中最精彩的是什么?

福特的资产项目. The knowledge and experience I’ve gained have been invaluable in starting and growing my career as a technician. I’m working toward a degree while gaining real-life experience at a dealership and earning Ford certifications.

你的动力是什么？?

我渴望学习，并尽可能精通我所选择的职业. I’ve come such a long way, but I still have a lot to learn — and that, to me, is very exciting.

你在哪里工作，在那里工作多久了?

我为迈克·巴斯·福特工作了两年.

你的职业目标是什么?

我想成为一名福特认证的高级技师, 在获得更多的知识和经验之后, 指导那些想要学习的人. 对我来说，知识在可以应用和分享的时候是最有价值的.

为什么Tri-C?

我特意为福特的资产项目选择了三c. It had exactly what I was looking for in terms of education and career development opportunities.

纳塔莉亚托雷斯

你为什么决定从事汽车技术方面的职业?

我很小的时候就知道我要和汽车打交道. 我的家人也都是机械迷, 所以我自然而然地成为了汽车行业的一员.

What obstacles have you had to overcome as a female in a male-dominated industry?

我不仅是个女人，还是个有残疾的女人. 要加倍努力工作是一种轻描淡写的说法. 我努力让自己被倾听，我努力让自己被公平对待. 每一天都是一场战斗，但我从来没有输过! 说出来并为自己挺身而出是你永远不会后悔的事情. 当你想要某样东西的时候，你就不能放弃. 我也很固执，所以这很有帮助.

你会给其他对汽车技术感兴趣的女性什么建议?

求你了，求你了，求你了. 我们需要你! 戴上你的“眼罩”，昂首挺胸. 忽略你遇到的厌女症，记住你为什么在汽车技术领域工作. 只有你自己才能阻碍你的成功.

到目前为止，你的汽车生涯中最精彩的是什么?

I was one of the few students in my class at Polaris Career Center to disassemble and reassemble an entire engine alone. 我很高兴能在诊断后回到车库里. 每个人都告诉我不要继续，但我知道我想要什么. 我喜欢证明别人是错的.

你的动力是什么？?

噪音. 每次听到v8引擎的隆隆声或涡轮增压引擎启动，我都会感到毛骨悚然. 我想建造自己的项目车，并学习如何把它开到最大. 当我告诉别人我的工作时，我也喜欢看到他们脸上的表情.

你在哪里工作，在那里工作多久了?

由于残疾，我被雇主忽略了很多. I have to be confident in myself and stay patient — the right job will come.

你的职业目标是什么?

我有很多. 我想经营一家商店，但我也想教书. 我不能限制自己. I’m still young and have a whole life ahead of me, so I'm keeping an open mind. 我来这里是为了尽我所能学习!

为什么Tri-C?

我承认这不是我的第一选择. 我被利马的西北俄亥俄大学录取了, 但它远不如三c那么容易接近. 在这里，我可以按照自己的节奏前进，并得到很多支持. 工作人员非常热情. 向Dr. G.Russ和Nanci——他们帮助我开始工作!