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Podcast

Tips for Women in Facilities Careers

Dec. 2, 2024

Facility management and the skilled trades can sometimes present obstacles for women, but they can also be lucrative careers. This episode of the Buildings Podcast offers tips for women looking to climb the ranks in facilities.

Janelle Penny

Facility management is a highly rewarding career, but it’s also a male-dominated field that can sometimes create a challenge for women looking to grow in facilities. Catherine Merritt, vice president of operations for SSC Services for Education, a facility services provider for education environments, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss her FM journey and offer tips for women who want to climb the ladder in facility management.

Show Notes:

Check out these free resources:

Listen to another podcast about recruiting women into facility-related careers.
Visit SSC Services for Education.

About Our Guest:

Catherine Merritt is vice president of operations for SSC Services for Education, a facility services provider for education environments.

About the Author

Janelle Penny | Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.