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NAWIC Chapter 346 is based out of Rochester, MN and encompasses Southeastern Minnesota. First formed in 1992, our chapter is now 40+ 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.
The Value of a NAWIC Membership All About NAWIC 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. |
NAWIC Chapter 346 Charter Members - 1992
Back Row L-R: Mary Munson, Peggy Oberfeld, Sheila Walsh, Kelly Johnson, Mary Benike Kisilewski, Jeane Gauvin
Front Row L-R: Geri Maki, Dee Schemmel, Brenda McCaleb, Phoebe Coats
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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
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
NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) professional certifications:
-- Certified Construction Associate (CCA)
-- Construction Document Specialist (CDS)
-- Construction Industry Technician (CIT)
-- Construction Bookkeeping Tech
. . . and more
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
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
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
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
NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) professional certifications:
-- Certified Construction Associate (CCA)
-- Construction Document Specialist (CDS)
-- Construction Industry Technician (CIT)
-- Construction Bookkeeping Tech
. . . and more
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
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