Women in Industry Leadership Breakfast (WIC Week)
Join us for a free breakfast followed by a panel discussion on Wednesday, March 8th in honor of Women in Construction (WIC) Week!
This panel is made up of powerful women in a variety of positions in the construction industry including an engineer, tradeswoman, Safety/HR director, project manager, and operations manager. We will discuss their career paths; how they manage work/life balance and stress; their greatest challenges in the AEC industry; advice they would give to young professionals and much more!
This event is NOT exclusively for women, men are encouraged to attend as well!
Reservations are required.
Event Details
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
ABC’s Arkansas Construction Trades Academy
(Back Building)
6 Collins Industrial Place
North Little Rock, AR 72113
Panelists:
Kera Britton
Nabholz
Closeout Specialist
(Previously Assistant Project Manager)
April Kesterson
Powers of Arkansas
Contractor Advocate
(Previously Operations Manager)
Fallon Lee
Insight Engineering
Principal / Mechanical Engineer
Brenda Powell
McGeorge Contracting
Safety & HR Director
Wanda Virden
Koontz Electric Company
Journeyman Electrician / Apprenticeship Instructor
Sponsorship: $250
Show your support of women in construction and get your company signage displayed at the event!
Discussion Topics:
-Give us a brief history of how you navigated through your career path.
-What are your biggest challenges working in a male dominated field?
-What are some of your greatest success stories in your career?
-How do you manage work/life balance?
-How do you manage stress?
-What are some ways you work on your own growth and development, both professionally and personally?
-What advice would you give to young people who are considering a career in our industry?
Q&A to follow
Must RSVP to megan@abcark.org by Friday, March 3rd to reserve your spot or call 501.812.0828 for questions.
Cancellation Policy
48-hour notice must be given for cancellations. Substitutions are permitted.
No-shows and late cancellations will be charged a nominal fee of $10 to cover food cost.
