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The association began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas in 1953. It was founded by Alice Ashley, Ida Mae Bagby, Carolyn Balcomb, Sue Bowling, Margaret Bubar, Margaret Cleveland, Era Dunn, Doris Efird, Ronda Farrell, Hazel Floyd, Jimmie Blazier, Nina Ruth Jenkins, Ethel McKinney, Irene Moates, Mildred Tarter and Edna Mae Tucker to provide support for area women working in the male ...
Only 10% of American construction jobs are held by women. About 1 in 10 Americans who work in construction are women, according to a report from Labor Finders.Boise’s Micron wants to change that.
The Women Build program could help grow interest for young women to pursue a construction career, said Amy Susan, with event sponsor Equipmentshare. Show-Me Central Habitat puts focus on women ...
The National Association of Women in Construction (New Zealand) (NAWIC New Zealand) is a professional association for women in the field of construction. The purpose of the association is to support women in construction through networking, professional education, and mentorship. NAWIC New Zealand has been active in Wellington since 1996.
National Association of Women in Construction – founded 1955 for the advancement of women in construction; National Organization for Women – women's equal rights group; National Women's Register – covers various countries and is a mother's day out program for stay-at-home caregivers
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2001 to increase economic growth opportunities for women. As the only national organization of its kind, the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce works in concert with its over 500,000 members, national and local association partners, and key influencers to open doors for women business owners and career professionals.
Ellevate Network (officially 85 Broads Unlimited, LLC dba Ellevate Network) is a Global Community of women committed to fostering and promoting gender equality in the workplace. The organization provides women and allies with a community to lean on and learn from through community, online and offline education, inspiration, and opportunity.
Janis founded her own construction business, ERA Steel, in 1979. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In 1980, she helped to founder Professional Women in Construction, a trade organization. She was active in crafting New York state legislation, passed in 1983, opening more state construction jobs to woman-owned businesses. [ 8 ]