NAWIC Northwest Arkansas

NAWIC Northwest Arkansas provides members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, and public service. NAWIC advocates for the value and impact of women builders, professionals and tradeswomen in all aspects of the construction industry. Here is the purpose and mission on the national website that I think we should use too. Our Core Purpose: Strengthen and amplify the success of women in the construction industry. Our Mission Statement: The association is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry. NAWIC provides education, community and advocacy for women. #NAWIC #NAWICNWA #DiversityInIndustry #WomenInConstruction

Meet Director of Membership Jayden Putman! Jayden is with Hartley Commercial and currently serves as the Director of Membership for NAWIC NWA! Her favorite part of being in the construction industry, especially in flooring and painting, is admiring the final result of a completed project. One of her top highlights? The Taco and Tamale restaurant in Fayetteville! 🌮 Jayden joined NAWIC because she wanted to be an active part of the Northwest Arkansas construction community. She loves how NAWIC creates opportunities to connect with others, learn about different roles, and foster a supportive environment for women in this male-dominated field. Her advice to her younger self? “It’s okay not to have everything figured out right away. Life has a funny way of leading you to the right place, even if you don’t expect it. I never imagined I’d be in commercial construction, but now I can see a lifelong career in this industry.” Fun fact: Jayden loves to sing and is a proud member of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) Singers! #NAWIC #WomenInConstruction #Leadership

Come mingle and jingle with us for our Holiday Party on December 11 from 4pm-6pm at Crossland Construction Company, Inc. Rogers' office. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration is opening soon, so watch for more details! #nawicnwa #womeninconstruction #womenleaders

Meet Board President Cori Wilson! Cori is a Project Manager at Crossland Construction Company, Inc. Construction and the current President of NAWIC NWA! She’s passionate about the construction industry and loves being part of a community where brilliant minds come together to design, develop, and BUILD amazing projects. Cori’s journey in the construction world has been life-changing, and through NAWIC, she’s committed to helping other women have the same positive experience. She believes that by connecting, supporting one another, and building a strong community, we can overcome the unique challenges women face in this industry. Her advice to her younger self? “Give yourself grace to learn and grow. With time, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience to handle any problem you face.” Fun fact: Cori’s an Air Force brat! Born in England, she moved around the U.S. during her childhood, memorizing new phone numbers with her sisters for fun! #NAWIC #WomenInConstruction #Leadership

Check out this webinar Nationals is hosting featuring speaker Yolando Baber on Friday, October 18th at 1pm CT. Register Here: https://ow.ly/kaIc50TAC93

Join us as we welcome our new chapter board members and celebrate another amazing year with NAWIC Northwest Arkansas! Date: Wednesday, October 9 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Location: pb2 architecture + engineering Come meet the new board and get a sneak peek into what's in store for the year ahead. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and celebrate with your fellow women in construction!👷♀️ #NAWIC #WomenInConstruction #NewYearNewBoard

Join us for lunch Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Flintco, LLC, 184 E. Fantinel Blvd, Springdale AR, 72762 for a workforce development presentation led by Rodney Ellis, Technical Workforce Director, and Kelley Williamson, Career & Technical Education Coordinator at Springdale Schools. Their team focuses on developing and enhancing training programs for high school students entering trades in various industries. Springdale Public Schools hired Rodney Ellis, Workforce Director in 2022. Previously he worked at Tyson Foods implementing Industrial Maintenance Technology programs in over 80 high school and technical programs across the United States. In 2018 Ellis worked with Kelley Williamson, Springdale District Career & Technical Education Director to place an Industrial program at the Don Tyson School of Innovation. The district has a goal for every student to graduate with a plan for employment, enrollment, enlistment, or a combination of those options. Springdale is the first to offer a course in Heavy Equipment. Students can earn their Commercial Driver's License, technical certificates, and dual credit in construction technology while in high school. Industry partnerships are their focus to provide job opportunities for students while in high school. Thank you Flintco, LLC for sponsoring this event! #WorkforceDevelopment #WomenInConstruction #NextGeneration

Join us in welcoming our new chapter board members and celebrate the closing of another great year for NAWIC Northwest Arkansas! Meet the new board and see what is in store for the next year from 11:30 am to 1 pm Wednesday, October 9 at pb2 architecture + engineering. #NAWIC #WomenInConstruction #NewYearNewBoard

Get ready for Construction Inclusion Week! The NAWIC DEI committee is proud to host daily webinars that will provide insights and strategies to help foster a more inclusive and equitable industry. Don't miss out—check out the full schedule! Join is for one, or two, or all! Register for the events using the link below. https://ow.ly/hXr250TwOCc #ConstructionInclusionWeek #BuildingBelonging #DEIinConstruction #NAWICDEI

Be sure to sign up for our annual NAWIC NWA New Year Transition Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, October 9. We'll be serving lunch at pb2 architecture + engineering and celebrating the closing of another successful year for our Chapter and the opening of another! Join us for a fun time! #Celebration #NewYearNewBoard #NAWIC #WomenInConstruction