Women in construction (wic) Week

The focus of Women in Construction (WIC) Week is to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities.  Please plan to join us in our local celebration of WIC Week! 

WIC Week 2024 Schedule

Monday, March 4 Coffee & Conversations

Tuesday, March 5 Guest Speaker

Wednesday, March 6 WIC Week Happy Hour

Thursday, March 7 Community Volunteer Event

Friday, March 8 Jobsite Tour

See Details and Registration Information Below!

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS

Monday, March 4

8am-9am

Vibrant Coffee  |  520 E Grand Ave  |  Des Moines

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-week-kick-off-coffee-conversations-tickets-818511799827

keynote speaker: Lisa Even

Tuesday, March 5

8am-9am

Briarwood Golf Club  |  3405 NE Trilein Dr  |  Ankeny

Speaker, Lisa Even, will talk through your ripple effect, work-life balance and share techniques on how to create more JOY.

Lisa describes herself as a corporate-culture junkie, turned entrepreneur, who is focused on helping people Have Good Ripple Effect through speaking, workshops, and success coaching.

She attributes her credibility to R&R Café, the tiny café in Eastern Iowa where she waitressed in high school, and the first group of direct reports that she had in corporate America.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-week-speaker-lisa-even-registration-818569231607

happy hour

Wednesday, March 6

4pm-6pm

Iowa Tap Room  |  215 E 3rd St; Ste 100  |  Des Moines 

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening at the Iowa Tap Room to celebrate the incredible women in the construction industry. Whether you're a professional, student, or simply interested in the field, this happy hour is the perfect opportunity to connect, network, and share experiences. Come meet like-minded individuals, enjoy some FREE drinks and appetizers, and build new connections in a supportive and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! See you there! 

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-week-happy-hour-tickets-818583243517

Volunteer Event

Thursday, March 7

1pm-5pm

Join us in volunteering with Rebuilding Together of Greater Des Moines. Rebuilding Together is a national organization dedicated to providing safe, healthy and affordable homes. For this event, we will be assisting a local homeowner in removing pieces of a collapsed garage which is a hazard to the family and neighborhood.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-week-volunteer-event-tickets-818694777117

JOBSITE TOUR

Friday, March 8

11:45am-12:45pm

Army National Guard Readiness Center  |  1625 SE County Line Rd  | WDSM

Join us for a jobsite tour at the Army National Guard Readiness Center, presented by Stahl Construction. Please note, PPE (hard hat, vest, safety glasses, and boots) are required. Some PPE can be provided if you don't have it available to you. 

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-week-jobsite-tour-tickets-818702038837