Professional Development & Education
To provide resources for sharing educational programs, to provide educational opportunities and programming. Support the development of chapter members. Obtain and develop programs and construction related projects to educate members about different areas of the construction industry. The committee promotes professional and personal growth of our members. National Mission: To be the resource for sharing the best, most engaging, most timely and most on-brand educational programs for chapters across the country.
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​PD&E Committee will also encompass Emerging Professionals: This committee’s goals are to help our chapters attract, retain, and bring value to the women who are new to NAWIC and/or the construction industry. We want to bridge the gap between seasoned members and new members by providing a mentoring program, articles, event ideas, and other resources. Our Emerging Professionals will benefit from learning and gaining guidance from existing NAWIC members. Likewise, the Emerging Professionals have a wealth of experiences, ideas, and abilities which will benefit our organization. We want this group to be inclusive, as it will take all of us to support and engage our Emerging Professionals and help build the best possible future for NAWIC.
Board Liaison: Becky Robinson | vp@nawicsaltlake.org
Chairperson(s): Open​
Volunteers: Open​
Frequency: Ongoing throughout the year
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Brief description of responsibilities:
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Educate and Communicate opportunities with other organizations/events.
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Work with Membership to facilitate speakers for membership meetings.
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Work with Industry Partners to share resources, cross train, explore more opportunities.
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Work with other committees to recruit, retain and offer resources that show value in our organization.
NFSF Scholarships:
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The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) assists in providing the construction industry with trained employees through higher education. The construction industry encompasses almost every professional discipline, including trades, project management, administrative, legal, financial, insurance, and business owner. Award amounts range from $500 to $2,500. The PD&E committee is involved in:
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Educating schools, members and the general community on scholarship opportunities. Deadline in February so need to get information distributed to schools by October.
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Working with the board on our involvement and donation to scholarship fund.
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The Goal is to provide 2 scholarships a year. One will be covered by sponsorship, the other from chapter funds.
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NEF Certifications:
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NEF provides education courses and certification. Educate members and the community on NEF training materials, resources and certifications. PD&E will look at our chapter purchasing construction dictionary and or tests as an incentive for awards, ways and means or raffle items. The PD&E committee will also be involved in:
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Educate members on NEF Awards. Nominate members for awards.
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Carol A. Kuekner-Construction Education Visionary Award
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Darline H. Johnson Volunteer Achievement Award
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Ambassador Club Award
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Educate members on NEF Ladder Pin. NEF is solely supported by sponsorships and donations and its Ladder Club of Success offers individuals the opportunity to support NEF with one-time or reoccurring automatic donations. Your financial support educates others through various programs and construction industry education courses. Find and distribute information on Regional/National webinars.
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Educate members on Salt Lake Chapter Awards
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Safety Excellence
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Legacy of Excellence
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Women in Construction Champion​​
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