If you missed our WIC Week registration promo, don't worry because our early registration is now open! Click the link below and make sure to login for information on registration prices.

 

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Miss out on a webinar? Don't worry, we have the recorded webinars on our website! To access the archives, click the link below to visit the webinar registration page and scroll to the bottom to find all pre-recorded webinars. 

 

Click the link below to register for all Tradeswomen webinars. 

 

Michelle started in April 2024 as the Administrative Assistant. In her day to day, she assists members and staff with questions and day to day operations. She also orders supplies for the NAWIC office staff and organizes and scans files. Her Favorite part about working for NAWIC is the flexibility and the relationships that she has built with members and the national staff.

 

For more information, contact robinfultonmeyer@gmail.com or nawicedu@gmail.com. 

 

Don't forget to send in your submissions for AC Awards. Click the link below for information about guidelines and deadlines for each award. 

 

This week we are introducing Michelle McClendon. Michelle is focused on building sustainably for the education and public market sectors and hopes to inspire lasting change through smart sustainable choices. She combines her strong technical building skills and hands-on, collaborative approach to effectively support Gilbane’s clients and construction teams to execute and deliver safe and successful projects. She is committed to promoting sustainability and is a primary stakeholder in providing direction to clients, team members, and subcontractors in the planning and execution of healthy and high-performing projects that directly impact local communities. Click the link below to learn more about Michelle's career. 

 

A recent LinkedIn post characterized construction professionals as reactive, micromanagers who have little empathy, don’t work well in groups, and have low job satisfaction or happiness. I can’t get behind that representation of our industry professionals. Are there some who display some of those descriptors? Of course. It struck me as a gross overgeneralization. I preferred to focus on the question as to whether construction and technical professionals are coachable. To that I answer with a definitive YES. Click the link below to read more. 

 

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NEF is solely supported by sponsorships and donations and its Ladder Club of Success offers individuals the opportunity to support NEF with one-time or reoccurring automatic donations. Your financial support educates others through various programs and construction industry education courses. Fundraising is also done by NEF Fundraising Liaisons at a Regional and Chapter level.

 

The NAWIC DEI Committee is proud to announce applications for the DEI Awards are now live! You can find the applications here.

Do you know a company serving as a catalyst for change, a colleague fostering progress and belonging , or a local chapter advancing inclusion and equity in their communities? Nominate them for the NAWIC DEI Awards and recognize their contributions to advancing inclusion in the AEC industry!

 

Investing in the right HR technology solutions can automate the most time-consuming tasks. Because tasks are automated, there is little to no room for human error, the work is not only faster but more accurate.  

Job openings in the construction industry are near record levels.

New additions to the tracker this month include a $3.9 billion SK Hynix chip plant in West Lafayette, Indiana, and a $1.2 billion Fujifilm project in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Los Angeles Metro’s Project Labor Agreement/Construction Careers Policy (PLA/CCP) ensures that Metro strives to diversify the workforce on construction projects.