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Before apprenticeship, Akeethia Lloyd was ‘just trying to survive’

Before she became an operating engineer apprentice, Akeethia Lloyd was “just trying to survive.” Going through Local 49’s Apprenticeship Program literally changed her life.

Akeethia is now a career navigator with the Local 49 Apprenticeship & Training Center. In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, she shared her inspiring story. Watch it here: