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  NAWIC Chapter 346 - Southeast Minnesota
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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.

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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.



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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
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

NAWIC Southeast Minnesota Chapter #346

Join NAWIC Today!

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  • Home
  • Meeting & Events
    • Chapter Meetings
    • Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
    • Block Kids Program
    • WIC Week
  • Scholarships
  • About/Contact
    • About NAWIC
    • Contact Us
    • Galleries
    • Blog
  • Job Board
  • 25 Years
  • Member Resources
    • Membership Directory
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Financial Reports
    • PD&E Presentations
    • NAWIC Apparel
    • SWOT Analysis