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Core Purpose:
To enhance the success of women in the construction industry
Core Values:
Believe in ourselves as women; Persevere with he strength of our
convictions; Dare to move into new horizons.
The National Association of Women in Construction
Is a non-profit service organization dedicated to the support and
promotion of women employed in the construction industry. the
development with programming geared toward advancement for women in
construction related fields.
To apply for membership in the National Association of Women in Construction please visit the following link and complete the membership application form. http://www.nawic.org/becomeamember.htm
The NAWIC Pledge:
As Material for the Construction of our Building, I Pledge the Agility of my hands, the Ability of my mind and the Integrity of my heart.
Brief Overview of NAWIC
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction.
NAWIC has a membership of more than 5,500 with 179 chapters in almost every U.S. state. Since 1996, NAWIC has seen its core purpose grow internationally, with the signing of International Affiliation Agreements with NAWIC‑Australia, NAWIC‑New Zealand, South African Women in Construction, NAWIC‑United Kingdom and in 2006, with the Canadian Women in Construction (CAWIC). In its 51 years of service to its membership, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction, from trades women to business owners.
NAWIC was established with the following objectives:
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To unite for the mutual benefit of the women who are actively engaged in the various phases of the construction industry.
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To promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the Association.
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To promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry.
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To encourage women to pursue and establish careers in the construction industry.
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To provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.
There is no distinction among the membership as it relates to the importance of one woman's job over another; NAWIC is a democratic organization in that every member is important. The. Organization is self‑governing, non‑profit, non‑sectarian, non‑partisan, and has no affiliation with any religious, fraternal, or labor group.
Why Join NAWIC?
Professional Opportunities:
Industry Speakers
Legislative / legal updates
Career / job leads
Mentoring opportunities
Educational Opportunity:
Professional education programs
Leadership development
Assistance in plotting career path
Association magazine subscription
...and
so much more.
Contact us:
Cheryl Fellem
Phone 517-485-8008
Fax: 517-485-0725
Email:
cheryl@magnaelectric.biz
NAWIC
Chapter 177
421 E. Maple St.
Lansing, MI 48906