According to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), over 1.1 million women work in construction and make up 9.9% of the construction industry in the United States. The first full week of March marks a national recognition of women employees in the construction industry. Women in Construction (WIC) Week, hosted by NAWIC, began the dedicated week in 1998 to highlight women as a viable and necessary component of the construction industry, to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women, and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
This year’s theme from the NAWIC is “Keys to the Future” and “celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry.” Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the NAWIC was founded in 1953, gained its charter in 1955, and now boasts over 115 chapters nationwide. In honor of WIC Week, check out these ways to celebrate and show awareness.
- Find a NAWIC chapter near you, and network with other women in the construction industry
- Utilize the WIC Week logo in documents, on jobsite equipment, or clothing
- Share a photo or story about your experience in the construction industry on social media
- Nominate a local woman in the construction industry for an award or recognition
- Invite a woman in construction to speak in a classroom, business or during a community event
- Research women in construction statistics, and share with others to encourage women to get involved in the industry
- Offer to advertise construction job openings on your website or newspaper for free, or at a discounted price
- Host a STEM or skilled trades event that enables girls and women to experience tools, jobsite management and other construction opportunities
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