ABOUT NAWIC & MEMBERSHIPNAWIC Chapter 346 is based out of Rochester, MN and encompasses Southeastern Minnesota. First formed in 1992, our chapter is now 30+ members strong and growing. Our mission is to support and encourage the growth of the number of women in the construction industry through scholarships and educational opportunities.
For more than 55 years, NAWIC has helped women take advantage of the opportunities in construction. Whether you want to embark on a new career, grow your business, establish a reliable networking base, become a mentor/mentee, make a difference in your community, continue your education, or invest in great friendships with other women in the industry NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities — large and small.
NAWIC members, business owners and managers can expect value from their investment in NAWIC. |
Register for Membership
If you are ready to apply, you can fill out the form online on the NAWIC National site.
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CORE PURPOSE
Strengthen and amplify the success of women in the construction industry.
Strengthen and amplify the success of women in the construction industry.
MISSION STATEMENT
The association is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry. NAWIC provides education, community and advocacy for women.
The association is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry. NAWIC provides education, community and advocacy for women.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
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ACTIVE
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CORPORATE
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ASSOCIATE
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STUDENT
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RETIRED
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Shall be open to women who are actively employed in the construction industry a minimum of an average of twenty (20) hours per week per month. Employment is defined as receiving compensation for service in an approved employment category and in which the majority of her job responsibility, in that approved employment category, is construction related. Each eligible Active Chapter Member shall be entitled to vote and to hold office and shall be a member of National and an affiliated Chapter.
This is a transferable membership. This membership is open to companies that wish to designate a woman employee, who would otherwise meet the criteria for Active Membership, to represent the company. The company holding the membership may change its designated representative at any time. The company must buy one corporate chapter membership for each representative. Each eligible Corporate Member shall be entitled to vote, to hold office and shall be a member of National and an affiliated Chapter.
Shall be open to women who do not qualify for active membership. Associate members shall have no vote and are not eligible to hold office. Associate Members shall be a member of National and an affiliated Chapter. They may serve on Chapter appointed committees.
Shall be open to women students enrolled in construction-related programs at institutions of higher education, vocational training programs and apprenticeship programs. Student Membership is non-transferable, and Student Members shall have no vote nor hold office. They shall be a member of National and an affiliated Chapter.
Shall be open to women who are retired and are retired from the construction industry. Retired members do not qualify for Active Membership, do not have to be members of a chapter and will be a member of National. Retired members shall have no vote and are not eligible to hold office but may serve on Chapter, Regional and National appointed committees.
THE VALUE OF A NAWIC MEMBERSHIP
professional opportunities
The professional benefits available through NAWIC are endless.
• Industry speakers
• Personal growth; public speaking, committee leadership, networking skills, etc.
• Legislative / legal updates
• Career / job leads
• Mentoring opportunities
• Education of youth and support through scholarships
• Connection with other women in the industry
• Technical / product information
• Community outreach projects
• Liaison with other industry and professional associations
• Industry speakers
• Personal growth; public speaking, committee leadership, networking skills, etc.
• Legislative / legal updates
• Career / job leads
• Mentoring opportunities
• Education of youth and support through scholarships
• Connection with other women in the industry
• Technical / product information
• Community outreach projects
• Liaison with other industry and professional associations
educational opportunities
Education is highly valued within NAWIC. Opportunities for your educational advancement include:
• Leadership development
• Association magazine subscription
• Development of management and public speaking skills
• Speakers and seminars at national and regional events
• Employee recruitment
• Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company
• Access to a national and local resource network
• Discounts on goods and services
• Developing and promoting industry values and culture
• Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates
• Promoting professional certifications, coaching and mentoring
• Generating publicity through community service projects
• Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force
• Assistance in plotting career path
• Leadership development
• Association magazine subscription
• Development of management and public speaking skills
• Speakers and seminars at national and regional events
• Employee recruitment
• Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company
• Access to a national and local resource network
• Discounts on goods and services
• Developing and promoting industry values and culture
• Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates
• Promoting professional certifications, coaching and mentoring
• Generating publicity through community service projects
• Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force
• Assistance in plotting career path
NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) professional certifications: nef-edu.org/
- Construction Bookkeeping Technician
- Construction Document Technician
- Construction Industry Specialist
- Construction Industry Technician
- Estimating and Scheduling Practitioner
business opportunities
Profitable business opportunities are available through NAWIC
• Employee recruitment
• Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company
• Access to a national and local resource network
• Discounts on goods and services
• Employee recruitment
• Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company
• Access to a national and local resource network
• Discounts on goods and services
Employer Benefits of NAWIC membership
As an employer, you know you have basic needs that must be met for your business to remain competitive. You must have dedicated, multi-skilled employees, increased productivity and company recognition. As the premier Association for women working in the construction industry, NAWIC meets employers’ needs by:
• Developing and promoting industry values and culture
• Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates
• Promoting professional certifications, coaching and mentoring
• Generating publicity through community service projects
• Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force
As an employer, you know you have basic needs that must be met for your business to remain competitive. You must have dedicated, multi-skilled employees, increased productivity and company recognition. As the premier Association for women working in the construction industry, NAWIC meets employers’ needs by:
• Developing and promoting industry values and culture
• Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates
• Promoting professional certifications, coaching and mentoring
• Generating publicity through community service projects
• Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force