"Working in HVAC wasn't on my radar as a career path, so I hesitated. I questioned if I'd be strong enough, able to hold my own among the men, or if I'd even want to commit my life to it."
"Trade school was far more affordable than a traditional four-year college degree - it cost about $15,000 and took nine months. My classes were from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., so I was even able to maintain a full-time job."
"I had moments of self-doubt as the only woman in my trade school class. I'm quite small: 5'2" and about 100 pounds, so I'm not able to lift all of the equipment."
"I learned to just sit back and let him do what he wanted, because at the end of the day, I was going to prevail and keep learning."
Baylee Frankovich, a 23-year-old HVAC service technician, initially hesitated to join her family's HVAC business after high school. She enrolled in a nine-month trade school program, which was more affordable than a four-year college. Balancing work and school, she gained hands-on experience while overcoming self-doubt as the only woman in her class. Despite challenges, including physical limitations and instructor dynamics, she developed confidence and skills, ultimately finding empowerment in her career choice.
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