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By Associating With Other Women in the Industry
- Members of the Association are business owners and executives, subcontractors,
managers and office administrators. They are also attorneys, architects,
engineers, accountants, estimators and draftsmen. Some members are employed
in construction trades including welding, electricity, carpentry and
plumbing.
- Monthly chapter meetings, annual conventions and regional forums provide
opportunities for association and a strong communication network for
developing and broadening valuable business contacts.
- The Association's special interest councils for business and management,
professional services, Tradeswomen and owners, as well as various committees,
such as Safety and Health Awareness, Professional Education and Legislative
Industry Issues, encourage the member to participate in her area of
individual expertise and offer enhanced knowledge and support from other
members with similar specialization's.
Through Networking With Other Organizations
- More than 30 associations work with NAWIC to share resources,
aggressive problem resolutions, and safety training. Together
we can create a more positive image of the industry in general
but also of the role of women who work in the non-traditional
field of construction.
- Partnering agreements with the U. S. Department of Labor and
Army Corps of Engineers and the Associated Builders and Contractors
(ABC) enable Association members to share in educational and governmental
programs.
- Liaison activities with the Associated General Contractors of
America, Inc. (AGC) and the American Road and Transportation Builders
Association (ARTBA) include representation on committees and coalitions
that define intergovernmental programs, laws and regulations,
and build successful strategies to address major legislative issues
relating to the construction industry.
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By Sharing Knowledge and Educational Opportunities
- NAWIC members are updated on pending legislation, both locally
and nationally, through its Legislative Industry Issues Committee.
- The NAWIC Education Foundation offers two courses in the fundamentals
of construction terminology, processes, procedures and technology
that provide an overview of the industry. These courses also cover
the interpretation of information conveyed from architects and
engineers to contractors by way of a legal document and implementation
of that fundamental understanding.
- The Foundation also offers certification programs recognizing
participants as a Certified Construction Associate (CCA) and/or
Construction Industry Technician (CIT).
- An important focus of the Foundation is to concentrate on kindergarten
through 12th grade education processes for all young people, with
primary emphasis on exposing children to career opportunities
available in construction.
- More than 11,000 students each year participate in the Foundation's
award-winning National Block Kids Contest, which promotes construction
education at the grade school level. The CAD/Design/Drafting Competitions
are offered at the junior high/middle school and high school levels.
- NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships each
year to students pursuing degrees in construction-related fields
with at least one year of course study remaining.
- Many NAWIC chapters have established scholarships and financial
awards for students in their areas who are pursuing degrees in
the various fields of construction.
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By Promoting Industry and Community Involvement
- Local NAWIC chapters initiate and complete construction projects that
benefit the industry and the community, such as Habitat for Humanity
and the Phoenix, Ariz., chapter's Construction Dictionary, which is
now in its eighth edition with more than 82,000 volumes sold.
- Chapter members have built blueprint reading rooms, constructed homeless
shelters and playgrounds for children, public service buildings and
conducted construction safety workshops. Chapters and regions have united
to create and participate in flood and disaster relief programs and
have sponsored construction education classes.
- NAWIC members are involved in joint activities with area construction
companies, civic organizations and other associations, creating a network
of communication and support with their communities.
- NAWIC chapters conduct career day seminars in local schools and communities
to encourage young men and women to enter the world of construction.
- Many chapters participate in job fairs to recruit women who are interested
in changing careers and to provide information on educational and training
requirements for both traditional and non-traditional construction opportunities.
By Providing Member Services and Benefits
- The Association offers its members a wide range of member services,
which includes a health insurance plan, discounted long distance service,
a credit card program, travel, car rental and office supply discounts
and subscriptions to timely publications, to name a few.
- Members receive discounts on all textbooks offered through the NAWIC
Education Foundation.
- Members utilize various consumer discounts and products as regularly
promoted in the Association's national publication, The NAWIC IMAGE.
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