Construction Academy Prepares Women for Leadership

You’d better think twice before thinking that construction is a man’s world. Women hold strong positions in the construction industry and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will make sure that even more women solidify their place in construction with the fourth annual Women’s Leadership Academy on June 19-22 at The Nature Place in Florissant, Colo.

“Women think differently than men,” said Denise Norberg-Johnson, an instructor for the academy and the president of NAWIC from 1999 to 2000. “They form relationships and bring their subordinates into the decision-making process, and while this used to be considered ‘weak’ management, it is now taught across the board as a successful management style.”

The Women’s Leadership Academy targets business owners, education directors, office managers, training coordinators and anyone interested in learning how to be a more effective leader. It consists of three days of intense training sessions specifically geared toward women, covering such topics as powerful language skills, gender-based power in business leadership styles, negotiating techniques, time management, productivity and conflict resolution. Participants also receive lasting network opportunities by sharing their experiences with peers from around the nation.

Tuition for the academy is $1,495 and includes lodging, all meals, course materials and transportation to and from the airport. Upon completion of the academy, participants will receive continuing education units and may receive industry-recognized credentials from NCCER’s National Registry. To register for the Women’s Leadership Academy, visit www.nccer.org/leadership. To find out about current academy promotions call the NCCER Training and Registration and Fulfillment Coordinator at (888) 622-3720.