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RESOLUTION IDEAS: NAWIC GUAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY THIS YEAR…

Happy New Year, it’s (finally) 2021! The last year was challenging to say the least, but we have many lessons learned and have the opportunity to transition those lessons to goals and achievements in the year ahead. One takeaway lesson especially accentuated is the importance of continually investing in yourself and your career. A career in construction offers a multitude of opportunities and benefits, including a level of job-security as the industry has proven its ability to withstand and progress during unprecedented adversity, like a pandemic. Furthermore, the construction industry is continuing to evolve in positive ways to diversify its workforce and NOW is an opportune time to explore construction career opportunities. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Guam is a local industry association with a mission to encourage, develop and advance all women in the construction industry. NAWIC Guam provides support and serves as a valuable resource to its members by building their technical skills, growing networks and inspiring leadership. One exclusive professional development resource NAWIC Guam offers its members are recognized industry certification programs through the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF). These professional credentials offered by NEF distinguish individuals by demonstrating their specialized knowledge and skills, which adds value to both the employee and the employer. Here’s a few of the professional certification programs currently offered through NEF: • Construction Industry Specialist (CIS) is an introductory certificate program created for those individuals wishing to increase their overall knowledge of the construction industry, includes usage of the Construction Specifications Institutes’ MASTERFORMAT® • Construction Industry Technician Program (CIT) provides an extensive overview of the construction industry and its processes incorporating the latest changes in the Industry. • Estimating and Scheduling Practitioner (ESP) is a program that provides a specialized knowledge on estimating general and job overhead, including preparing estimates for major trades and project schedules utilizing the critical path method and precedence schedules All certification programs are recognized as a quality education program by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) NAWIC Guam also provides a variety of trainings, seminars, webcasts to its members and hosts events, like its Block Kids Building Competition to encourage early interest in STEM and the construction industry and awards scholarships to support individuals pursuing higher or technical education in industry-related fields. Read what our members say about the benefits and advantages they have gained through their membership with NAWIC Guam:

Jaylene Kent, Ph.D., C.I.T.,

President, Isla Coatings and Roofing Supply Chartering President (2012) & Active Member, NAWIC Guam

On Construction Industry Certification Program -Construction Industry Technician (C.I.T.)

“This course facilitated my making a mid life career change. As a new Flooring Contractor and construction business owner, I had minimal knowledge of the construction industry… It brought knowledge and confidence to my business understanding and industry specific knowledge.”

On Being a Member of NAWIC Guam

“Having an opportunity as a company and as a woman to share, to donate, to mentor, to contribute, to meet, to support, to participate in all manner of ways with other women in our industry, brings a tremendous sense of meaning, satisfaction, and happiness to my personal and professional life. I am filled with gratitude and pride to have these kinds of opportunities through NAWIC Guam #381.”

Christen Clark, C.I.T.

Project Controls Engineer, Black Construction Corporation Secretary (2020-21), NAWIC Guam

On Construction Industry Certification Program -Construction Industry Technician (C.I.T.)

“Entering the industry with only a high school diploma, I received my construction education on the job …I thought wouldn’t it be great if my on the job education could somehow be formalized. After I joined NAWIC and learned about the certifications, I thought “There it is”. Getting my CIT was a personal confirmation of my knowledge gained while working in construction. I was so excited in fact, I signed up for the CDT, and I plan to take my test soon.”

Monique Baysingar, CIT

Underwriting Manager, Pacific Indemnity Insurance Company Chartering & Active Member, NAWIC Guam

On Construction Industry Certification Program -Construction Industry Technician (C.I.T.) and other NAWIC Professional Development resources

“Being a member of NAWIC has provided me with numerous professional development opportunities from Profit Mastery, to Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits and Time Management to the NEF [certification] courses. While I myself do not work in the field of construction, earning the C.I.T. designation has given me a solid basis from which to communicate with our contractor clients. I found the information learned from that course of enough value that I have registered for the newest NEF course Construction Document Technician (CDT).”

All women working in construction are eligible for membership, including women builders in the trades, project management, marketing, administration, and executive leadership. Women in related industries, who work on construction related business, such as finance, legal, insurance and other complementary industries, are welcome as well!

JOIN NAWIC GUAM CHAPTER 381 TODAY!

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