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Akeethia Lloyd

Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
I was working part-time at Summit Academy OIC as a janitor but wanted more for my daughter, so I got inspired to join the trades.
I went through Local 49’s apprenticeship program and became an operating engineer apprentice.
From there, I worked as a crane operator for a construction company for seven and a half years.
I now work as a career navigator for Local 49, where I oversee our apprentices and help them navigate their apprenticeships.

Education

Vocational
Pre-Apprentice Heavy Equipment Operators Program
Local 49

Career

Career Navigator

I help our apprentices navigate their apprenticeships.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Engineering
Technology
Helping People

Hurdles

Challenges I Overcame

Single Parent