NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation Partners with NEST Nurtures to Inspire Next Generation of Women in Construction

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The National Association of Women in Construction Philadelphia Foundation and NEST Nurtures will host the 13th annual MyWIC camp. It will bring real-world experiences and mentorship to girls in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area this summer. The free in-person construction camp for girls will provide education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender. The camp, which stands for Mentoring Young Women in Construction, will take place up to three days per week throughout Philadelphia from July 6 to Aug. 10. Each day, the girls will learn about a specialty within the trades, including carpentry, sheet metal, … Read more

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NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, NEST Partner to Bring Hands-On Construction Camp for Girls

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Middle school and high school-aged girls from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area will attend a complimentary in-person construction camp this summer to provide real-world experience, mentorship and education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender. The camp is called MyWIC, which stands for Mentoring young Women In Construction, and will take place two days per week in Philadelphia between July 12 and Aug. 17. MyWIC is run by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, which partnered with companies like NEST, a facilities management company, to make it a reality. “Many girls are unaware that a career in construction can be … Read more

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Construction on University of Alabama at Birmingham Stadium Celebrates Women at Work

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Construction on Protective Stadium is progressing on schedule, slated for completion in time for the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s fall 2021 football season. With oversight by the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, this highly complex construction project calls on the expertise of architects, engineers, designers, project managers, suppliers and trade professionals of many disciplines. As the construction industry recently marked Women in Construction Week March 7-13, the BJCC spotlighted the women working on the Protective Stadium project. According to the National Association of Women in Construction, the focus of Women in Construction Week is to highlight women as a viable component … Read more

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Laura Skellie Named President of National Association of Women in Construction-Coastal Georgia Chapter

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Laura Skellie, superintendent at JE Dunn Construction, has been elected president of the Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. Prior to the president’s position, she served the chapter as a director and committee chair. A 10-year industry veteran, Skellie is the superintendent overseeing the renovation of Coastal Harbor Treatment Center located in Savannah, Georgia. Her employment history, prior to joining JE Dunn, includes work as a project engineer with a general contractor and an architectural designer at an architectural firm, both located in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to her role at NAWIC, Skellie’s other community … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Women in Construction Week

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie is joining the National Association of Women in Construction in observing Women in Construction Week March 4-10. Established by NAWIC, the week aims to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry, to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in construction and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. As part of the company’s observation of Women in Construction Week, Brasfield & Gorrie will host events and activities at its regional offices. Several Brasfield & Gorrie offices are hosting events and activities to foster dialogue on important … Read more

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