Embracing our differences is how we unite cultures to build for a stronger workforce. By expanding our workplace cultures, we can educate on construction pathways, address labor shortages, advance technology, and retain talent.
Intersectionality shows us that there are overlapping identities; age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and race that can frame discrimination.
Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion we can address discrimination and the generational gap in this new era of construction and build a more diverse and robust talent pipeline for our industry. During this session you will hear from our panelists on their careers & personal journey and witness their dynamic transition and tenacity in driving an inclusive workplace. We hope that this elevated awareness provides conclusive takeaways that can be applied in your personal lives, at your company, or on any jobsite. Our panelists lived challenging situations and have come out stronger and more knowledgeable. They will share how to combat naysayers or those who think we can’t do the job based on our gender or the color of our skin.
Each of our unique attributes are a composite to this industry. Each of us ARE essential to Connect, Collaborate, Construct and BE (or drive) the change we want to see in construction.
Our Panelists:
Ingrid Golleher - Union Carpenter Foreman at Skanska
Gerri Harris - President/Managing Member of G. Harris Consulting, LLC.
Debbi Rodriguez - President & Founder of iBuild Central Florida, CEO of Competitive Edge Partners & Consultants LLC., and Owner-Operator of Quality Labor Management, LLC.
Jolsna Thomas, Esq. - President of The Rosendin Foundation
Piljo Yae - Project Manager at CleanSpace
Read more about our conference lineup, hotel information and more at www.nawic.org/nawic/Annual_Conference.asp.