WIC Week is March 3-9, 2024
An Opportunity to share Appreciation,
celebrate Our Diversity and
facilitate Connections in our Industry.
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2024 calendar of events
Register for all our great events below!
Monday, March 4th ~ 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SPEED MENTORING
Join us for a lively session of speed mentoring at Dunwoody as we kick off Women in Construction Week 2024.
We have over 25 mentors available! You will have the opportunity for up to 5 one-on-one sessions.
This event is open to students and emerging professionals in the Design, Engineering and Construction disciplines.
Monday, March 4th ~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Personal Safety On and Off The Jobsite
Join us and dedicate a couple of hours to YOU! We arehosting a mini self-defense class along with a Q &A on personal jobsite
safety with our Vice President of Safety, Jessica Gerlach. Boxed lunch
provided.McGough Construction Headquarters, 2737 Fairview AveN, Roseville, MN 55113
Tuesday, March 5th ~ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
We are excited to one again participate in a Habitat for Humanity WOMEN BUILD event at Harrison Townhomes in North Minneapolis. Space is limited to 25 Volunteers so reserve your spot now!
Tuesday, March 5th ~ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Looking to bust our your favorite coveralls and play some games? Join us and you could win great prizes for your Coveralls AND Cover-Alls!
Location to be announced shortly so please check back soon!
Wednesday, March 6th ~ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Personal Branding Workshop hosted by Boldt. Event will be held at Dunwoody College of Technology. Breakfast will be provided. More information coming soon!
Wednesday, March 6th ~ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Women Building Success Photo Display at the Capitol Rotunda.
No registraion needed so stop by and check out the winners from the night before as well as other work on display.
Wednesday, March 6th ~ 4:00-6:30
Ironworkers Local 512, 851 Pierce Butler Rt, St. Paul
Celebrate with Women Building Success at our annual Women Building Success 2024 Photo Contest. Free Mama’s Pizza and wingsprovided. Winners will be voted on by event attendees. No Registration necessary.
Wednesday, March 6th ~ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Exploring Pathways to Construction Apprenticeship
An opportunity for attendees to seethe many different programs that have been created as pathways into construction apprenticeship programs. Chance to highlight as well as brainstorm ideas to make the programs better.
Hosted by WiNECA TC at Dunwoody College of Technology.
Wednesday, March 6th ~ 4:00pm - 7:00 pm
Swing into spring and celebrate Women In Construction through sponsoring this one-of-a-kind event at Top Golf in Brooklyn Center.
Benefits include networking with your clients and customers at a fun event, promotion of your company logo during the outing, recognition and promotion in the various publications of both MAPA and MUCA.
NEW THIS YEAR: We invite Women In Construction to
join us in this construction-industry event for free via the "Chip In" sponsorships prvided by Keys to the Future WIC Sponsorship!
Thursday, March 7th ~ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for an intimate tour of the multi-phase construction project in Downtown Minneapolis that includes
> Minneapolis Fire Station #1
> Ladder 260 low-rise building
> O2 Apartments high-rise building
- A collaborative project developed by Sherman Associates, designed by ESG Architecture & Design, and built by K-A.
- Project tours led by PM Molly Jutz and the KA construction team
- Light breakfast provided
Thursday, March 7th ~ 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Southwest Light Rail Project's
Rosies & Robbies of the Rail Round Table
"Should I Stay or Should I Go?"
Come join Rosies & Robbies from all over the industry for a very dynamic discussion focused around retention.
What works - What doesn't - What hasn't been tried
Thursday, March 7th ~ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FINNEGANS Brew Co. VIP Brew Tour + Networking
Join us at Women Owned Finnegans Brew Co. to hear their heritage of brewing in Minneapolis and their philanthropic vision of doing good with beer.
Connect and engage with others in the construction industry during our networking hour while you eat a burrito bowl from "Guac & Roll"
Red Wing Shoes will have a table open during the event with members of their product development and merchandising team.
The brew tour will be split into two groups to ensure the best experience for all!
Friday, March 8th ~ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee & Conversation
This will be a fun, fast-paced networking event that will help women increase their network and discuss important topics you encounter in the A/E/C industry. As an attendee you will meet with industry leaders for a quick five-to-ten-minute round table dialogue.
Saturday, March 9th ~ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TOP WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
To close out WIC Week, join us for the Finance & Commerce Top Women in Construction awards honoring women for their outstanding contributions and dedication to their profession, their communities, and society at large.
(Please note, this is an external event promoted as part of WIC Week. You must purchase your tickets to this event below.)
Gallery
Some photos from past events!