1. National Association of Women In Construction While every effort has been made to ensure this presentation is accurate, neither the National Association of Women in Construction nor the author of the presentation accept liability for any damages resulting from the use of or reliance on the information contained in this presentation. The material in this presentation may not be changed without express written permission from the author. It may not be sold to others and is for use by the National Association of Women in Construction only.

2. Core Values: Believe in ourselves. Persevere with the strength of our convictions. Persevere with the strength of our convictions. Dare to move into new horizons. Dare to move into new horizons.

3. Began as Women in Construction in Fort Worth, TX Began as Women in Construction in Fort Worth, TX  In 1953 by 16 women  Organized to create a support network  Chartered in 1955 & became National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)  Today there are over 3900 members with more than 134 chapters Since 1996, grown internationally Since 1996, grown internationally  NAWIC – Australia  NAWIC – New Zealand  NAWIC – South African Women in Construction  NAWIC – United Kingdom  NAWIC – Canadian Women in Construction

4. 19-person Board of Directors 19-person Board of Directors  President  President-Elect  Vice President  Secretary  Treasurer  Immediate Past President  13 Regional Directors (2 year term)

5. NationalNational ActiveActive Member-At-Large**Member-At-Large** Corporate ChapterCorporate Chapter Associate ChapterAssociate Chapter RetiredRetired International (US Funds)International (US Funds) Student ChapterStudent Chapter Student- At-Large**Student- At-Large** **Not affiliated with a chapter **Not affiliated with a chapter NAWIC Sponsorship Program

6. Professional, Business and Educational Opportunities Professional, Business and Educational Opportunities Unique opportunity to increase our knowledge in the construction industry Unique opportunity to increase our knowledge in the construction industry Share with other women involved in various phases of construction Share with other women involved in various phases of construction To encourage young people to seek a construction career To encourage young people to seek a construction careerNETWORKING!!

7. The Professional benefits available through NAWIC are ENDLESS! Industry Speakers Industry Speakers Legislative/legal updates Legislative/legal updates Career/job leads Career/job leads Mentoring Opportunities Mentoring Opportunities Education of youth and support through scholarships Education of youth and support through scholarships Connection with women in the industry Connection with women in the industry Technical/product information Technical/product information Community outreach projects Community outreach projects Liaison with other industry and professional associations Liaison with other industry and professional associations … and more!

8. There are profitable business opportunities through NAWIC Employee Recruitment Employee Recruitment Marketing/Advertising Opportunities for your company Marketing/Advertising Opportunities for your company Leadership Skills Leadership Skills Access to a national and local resource network Access to a national and local resource network Discounts on goods and services Discounts on goods and services

9. Keeping up with what is going on Keeping up with what is going on Access to others in the industry Access to others in the industry Business knowledge Business knowledge Public Speaking—Making business presentations Public Speaking—Making business presentations Getting thru the system Getting thru the system How to…… How to……

10. All benefits equate to making the business she works for “look good” AND that flows to your bottom line All benefits equate to making the business she works for “look good” AND that flows to your bottom line Let NAWIC educate the women in your company— whether they are administrative or field personnel Let NAWIC educate the women in your company— whether they are administrative or field personnel

11. The NAWIC Image The NAWIC Image  National bi-monthly online publication Showcases the efforts, causes and issues of the construction industryShowcases the efforts, causes and issues of the construction industry Newsletters Newsletters  National – “The Connection”  Regional – Directors Newsletter  Local – Chapter newsletters Online Online  www.nawic.org Statistics on women in constructionStatistics on women in construction Upcoming eventsUpcoming events New member servicesNew member services Association NewsAssociation News Career CenterCareer Center

12. NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation Chapter Scholarships-to a college student who is studying within the construction field Nationally--Over $4 million awarded to students in college pursuing construction-related studies. Scholarships

13. Education is highly valued within NAWIC. Opportunities for your educational advancement include: Professional education programs Professional education programs Leadership development Leadership development Assistance in plotting career path Assistance in plotting career path Association magazine online subscription Association magazine online subscription Speakers and seminars at national and regional events Speakers and seminars at national and regional events Development of management and public speaking skills Development of management and public speaking skills NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) professional certifications NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) professional certifications

14. Educational Opportunities NAWIC Education Foundation www.nawiceducation.org

15. NAWIC Education Foundation  Over 30 years  Committed to provide and promote educational opportunities and programs to benefit the construction industry  Programs and contests to foster and promote construction a viable career choice  Office is in Orlando, Florida  Officers and Trustees of the Foundation NAWIC Members Outside construction industry leaders

16. K-12 Programs Introduce students to careers and opportunities in construction Block Kids  Chapter, Regional and National Competition 1 st -6 th grade students “Micro” size blocks (minimum 25/maximum 100) Three of the additional items:  Stone no more than 2” diameter  String no more than 12”  Foil no larger than 18” X 18”  Poster Board no larger than 18” X 18” Minimum 40 minutes/Maximum 1 hour to complete Must be construction-related

17. K-12 Programs Accessory Structure Project  Designed for grades 8 – 12; perfect for 9 th and 10 th grades  Engages students in a construction-oriented project  Provides additional opportunities to improve and reinforce Math and English skills  Promotes leadership and teamwork  Teaches budgeting, time management and research skills  Exposes students to construction trades including engineering, design and architecture  Project duration is 10-12 classroom hours  Teachers receive outline for entire program and supplies

18. K-12 Programs CAD/Design Drafting  National Building Contest for Senior High Students  Design- Problem Solving and Craftsmanship  Drafting-Architectural Drawings  CAD-Technological Drawings  Introduce Students to Construction in a Positive and Challenging Manner  Foster a Sense of Self-Worth and Build Confidence  Encourage Mentoring Between Students and Educators

19. Adult Programs Construction Document Specialist (CDS)  Part One: Construction Working Drawings and Project Manual Tests students’ knowledge of the interpretation of information conveyed from architects and engineers to contractors by way of a legal document and implementation of that fundamental understanding  Part Two: Introduction to Construction Estimating and Scheduling The fundamentals of preparing estimates for major trades, general and job overhead, as well as accounting for allowances and alternates in the bid proposal are discussed. A step-by-step approach is provided for preparing project schedules utilizing the critical path method.

20. Adult Programs Construction Industry Technician (CIT)  Incorporates the latest changes in the industry  Represents an overview of the construction industry and its processes Types of Construction Construction Trade Associations Forms of Business Ownership Contractual Arrangements and Agreements Construction Contract Documents Construction Process Construction Insurance and Bonding

21. Adult Programs Certified Construction Associate (CCA)  Advanced, six-part, self-study course in construction terminology, procedures and processes Business Analysis Construction Principals Effective Communications Labor Relations Management Techniques Construction Environs

22. Adult Programs Construction Bookkeeping Technician (CBT)  This certification course will teach participants how to set up and operate a simple bookkeeping system for a construction company and work in both simple and complex bookkeeping systems as either a bookkeeper or under a bookkeeper in one part of the system. General Ledger Job Cost Payables Receivables Payroll Organization

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