![]() When not on the job, Keysha takes great pleasure in the outdoors. Her goal is to set an example as a woman in the electrical construction field who loves their job and has a passion for what they do every day. Eventually, she would like to get her electrical license and to start her own company. Keysha strives to continue learning about the trade and one day become a forewoman herself. Local #3 offers courses and hands-on training at the Electrical Training Center for union members where Keysha was able to take courses on conduit bending, ground and bonding, the National Electrical Code, confined spaces and many other topics. As part of the apprenticeship, she attended SUNY Empire State College Harry Van Arsdale Junior School of Labor Studies and received an associate degree in 2021. This apprenticeship program consists of 4 years as an apprentice and 1-½ years as a Mid-Intermediate Journeyperson (MIJ). In 2017, she joined Local Union #3 as a first-year apprentice and began to work for Gilston Electric. It was during this program that Keysha realized she saw a future in this career. Keysha learned about this program through her father who worked with a female apprentice. After graduation, she completed a Pre-apprenticeship program called Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) in 2016 where she was able to learn about different trades. Keysha graduated from Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies High School in 2010. She has also played a role in fixture layout throughout the job. Keysha is currently working at a financial firm (Blue Owl at 399 Park Ave) where she is a lead team member building out the lighting and lighting control for the Lutron Quantum System on 3 floors, 100,000 square feet. ![]() In other instances, it can be more involved, such as reading the blueprints and documenting any changes made throughout the job, troubleshooting or ensuring all work being completed is code compliant. In some cases it can be as simple as installing an outlet or switch, repairing or replacing old wiring or running conduit. Her roles and responsibilities vary from project to project. ![]() Keysha De Jesus is currently a Mid-Intermediate Journeyperson at Gilston Electric, an affiliate of Electra USA.
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