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    Seeking: Career Pivot Advice

    in Job Search

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    Hey Whitney, did you share your resume on the job subforum?  It would be really cool to just share your request link with your resume attached!  I have sent your request to many folks today and let's plan to catch up next week. 

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    Seeking: Career Pivot Advice

    in Job Search

    Posted

    Whitney,

    Thank you for your post!  Depending on where you are located, there are so many amazing organizations out there to get "plugged" into.  In the upstate, we have Women Construction Forum, a wonderful group of women to ask and collaborate with on the direction you may want to go and/or educational pursuits.  If not in the upstate of South Carolina, NAWIC Charleston is amazing and I have a few connections there.

    My first piece of advice would be to follow this guide I was able to share with several groups this year for success in construction.  If you have been in the legal field and are now passionate about our industry, I can't imagine all of the opportunities that are out there for you.

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    Panel discussion on removing gender roles

    in Welcome!

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    Just now, ChristiPowell said:

    Inclusion: A feeling of belonging, To value differences to achieve superior results, All are welcome, valued, and included.

    Diversity: An appreciation of a variety of abilities, skills, and experiences. , To actively seek stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve superior results., Giving all individuals and organizations the opportunity to compete in a fair and open marketplace.

    Equity: A dedication to providing opportunities for all., Creating the conditions for everyone to compete on a fair and level playing field., Every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

    I'd like to say I came up with these myself but ABC IDE program aligns perfectly with my thoughts.

     

    2. With the right attitude, the benefits far outweigh the challenges.

    3. Being curious and asking questions helps me understand the perspectives of my colleagues from different backgrounds.

    4. Discuss the situation directly with the person.  Asking why they feel that way, understanding them and then it opens the door for them to understand you!

     

    Panel discussion on removing gender roles

    in Welcome!

    Posted

    16 minutes ago, Michael Powell said:
    1. Please Share With Us What Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mean to You and Why They’re Important.
    2. In Your Opinion, What Is the Most Challenging Aspect of Working in a Diverse Environment?
    3. What Is Your Approach to Understanding the Perspectives of Colleagues From Different Backgrounds?
    4.  How Would You Handle a Situation Where a Colleague Was Being Culturally Insensitive, Sexist, Racist, or Homophobic? 
    5. How Would You Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Colleagues Who Don’t Understand its Importance?
    6. Tell Me About a Time When You Advocated for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
    7. Can You Give Me an Example of How You Make Your Direct Reports Feel a Sense of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity on a Daily Basis?
    8. What Steps Will You Take to Eliminate Bias From Your Hiring Process?

    Inclusion: A feeling of belonging, To value differences to achieve superior results, All are welcome, valued, and included.

    Diversity: An appreciation of a variety of abilities, skills, and experiences. , To actively seek stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve superior results., Giving all individuals and organizations the opportunity to compete in a fair and open marketplace.

    Equity: A dedication to providing opportunities for all., Creating the conditions for everyone to compete on a fair and level playing field., Every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

    I'd like to say I came up with these myself but ABC IDE program aligns perfectly with my thoughts.

     

    Speaker Interest for Consideration!!

    in General Chat

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    Dear Speaker
     
    Thank you for expressing your interest in being a speaker at our Women Confidence Builders events. We are thrilled to have you as a potential speaker and appreciate your willingness to share your insights and experiences with our audience.
     
    To be a speaker at our events/podcast, we will soon have a form to fill out for consideration.  In the meantime, please follow the steps outlined below:
     
    1. Submit a speaker application (via forum messaging only, you must follow these instructions or you will not get a response): Please provide us with your contact information, a brief bio, your fees, and a summary of your proposed speaking topics. We also encourage you to include any relevant experience or qualifications that make you a strong candidate for speaking at our events or on the podcast.  You must submit this on the forum by sending it to any of the following:  via private messaging here on the forum (use the envelope - top right). 
     
     
    2. Wait for our response: Once we receive your application, we will review it and get back to you with a decision. If we select you as a speaker/panelist/podcast we will provide you with more detailed information about the event, including the date, time, and location.
     
    3. Prepare your presentation: Once we confirm your participation as a speaker, you will have ample time to prepare your presentation. We encourage you to tailor your presentation to our audience of women who are looking to build their confidence and advance in their personal and professional lives. We also recommend that you focus on actionable tips and strategies that our attendees/audience can implement in their daily lives.
     
    4. Deliver your presentation (in-person event): On the day of the event, please arrive at least 30 minutes early to set up and familiarize yourself with the venue. You will have approximately 45 minutes to deliver your presentation, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
     
    5. Deliver your interview (Podcast guest):  On the day of the podcast, please arrive on time and familiarize yourself with the virtual recording room, checking the audio.  You will have approximately 20 minutes to tell your story so be quick and concise to engage the audience!
     
    We are excited to have you as a potential speaker at our Women Confidence Builders event!
     
    Thank you for your interest.
     
    Christi Powell
    Women Confidence Builders
     
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    SUPPORTING OTHERS - Testimonies

    in General Chat

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    Helping others is worth the time and effort!  Are you supporting those who are in need and are willing to learn and execute your support and advice?  If so, please share those with our group of connectors and the testimonies.  We would love it!!

     

    TESTIMONY SHARED FROM CONNECTION FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND FORUM:

    Thank you so very much again! Tonia reached out to me and we are scheduled to speak on Monday. She was raised in the housing project in East New York, which is not very far from me. She is visiting New York on 06/24 and is planning a construction career/real estate discussion at the housing project where she grew up and would like me to participate. I am so excited!😊

     

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    Thank You Groundbreak Carolinas Construction Digital News

    in General Chat

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    GroundBreak Carolinas has supported Women Talk Construction from early in their mission. We are so thankful to Brian Gallagher Dan Polstra and Joan Krause for their efforts to make our industry inclusive and pushing out the amazing stories from men and women who want the same. 

     

    We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the support Groundbreak has given to our podcast over the past year. Their willingness to share our podcast on their social media channels and feature it on their website has been incredibly helpful for us. We are thrilled to see our audience grow and connect with new listeners.

     

    Thank you once again for your continued support. We look forward to continuing our relationship as we promote your incredible digital publication for our Industry in North and South Carolina. 

     

    Here's to a successful future together!!!

    #bettertogether

     

     

     

    #thankyou #publication #gratefulheart 

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    Hiring more Women in NC SC & GA

    in Job Search/Postings

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    Recently, we were asked if we knew any women who were looking for a job!

    Rachel and Angela provided some helpful resources from Women Construction Forum..... great tips on filling your roles with women!!

     

    Here are links:

    1. Women Talk Construction Forum ~ https://www.breakingbarriersforum.com/ [breakingbarriersforum.com] ~ you might need to register if you or whoever is entering a job posting. We have had many people find jobs here.
    2. ACTC contact: Travis Guthrie ~ Work-based Learning Coordinator tguthrie@andersonctc.org (864)847-4121
    3. Spartanburg Regional Workforce Advisor – reach out to see how and who to connect with at local career centers in Spartanburg. FIND out who it is in Spartanburg [sccommerce.com]. I also asked Laura Cox (Regional Workforce Advisor in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens who was the person in Spartanburg – I can let you know. FYI – Laura’s info in case you want to reach out to her lcox@sccommerce.com)
    4. Hill Electric has built relationships with career centers (ACTC, AIT, Hamilton Career Ctr, Pickens Career Center), high schools (career centers inside them – Crescent High School – Iva – Alex Smith smitha@acsd3.org (864)352-6175), Greenville Tech (another great place start is Carolyn Watkins Carolyn.watkins@gvltec.edu ) , Charter schools (Green Upstate High School - Troy Childress tchildress@scgreencharter.org ) . We come in a provide the teachers & students with the hands-on aspects of what it’s like to be doing it in the real world – putting on a harness, learning how to operate a lift, how we wire an electrical panel, what we look for when hiring, what technical knowledge is needed (all of these things the teachers are seeking industry partners to come in and help with. We created a page on our website to send to teachers or counselors LINK [hillelectric.net] .

     

    And, of course, stay plugged into WCF because our women are extremely passionate about giving back, and one reason why Rachel and I offer these opportunities to the members.

     

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    City of Pittsburgh College Students

    in Workforce Development / Scholarship Programs

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    Great afternoon,

     

    Please share this information with any college students who are interested in working in the City of Pittsburgh this summer.  We have seven paid internships with a start date of Monday, June 12th.  I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have. 😊 Click here [recruiting.paylocity.com] for internship information.

     

    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/05ab61b4-acd7-4183-8086-efd8e515d82d/Urban-Redevelopment-Authority-of-Pittsburgh?search=intern&location=Main%20Office&department=Unspecified [recruiting.paylocity.com]

     

    Have an incredible weekend. 

     

    Tanika Harris

    She/Her/Hers

    Director of Communication and Community Relations

    Urban Redevelopment Authority

    412 Boulevard of the Allies

    Pittsburgh, PA  15219

    412-498-7997 (mobile)

    412-255-6670 (office)

     

    ura.org

    twitter.com/urapgh [twitter.com] 

    instagram.com/urapgh [instagram.com] 

     

    Want to hear about the latest URA Housing, Business, and MWBE resources? Sign up to receive emails [ura.org] delivered straight to your inbox. 

     

    LinkedIn Questions

    in Welcome!

    Posted

    Ron,

    Thank you so much!   In response to your fantastic answers: I love the following!

    On 4/19/2023 at 12:15 PM, Ron Nussbaum said:

    Direct and open lines of communication. All too often we leave too much up to interpretation instead of really talking about the issues head-on. 

    On 4/19/2023 at 12:15 PM, Ron Nussbaum said:

    That everyone is a laborer and there is no room for advancement. Educate everyone on what construction really is and help promote the future of construction.

    On 4/19/2023 at 12:15 PM, Ron Nussbaum said:

    We have to bust through the statue's que! If the construction industry is going to continue to grow, we have to grow our processes, mindset, and system to make sure we have the best talent available. 

    Ron,

    Would you like to know more about WBE?  If so, please see our articles by searching "WBE" in our forum search bar!

     

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    Thrive Business Development Program

    in General Chat

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    Introduction to the THRIVE Business Development Program [link.edgepilot.com]

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023  1:00 -2:00 p.m. EDT  (Online)

    REGISTER HERE [link.edgepilot.com]

    This webinar will explain the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E [link.edgepilot.com] training program and how to apply. The program is intended to accelerate the growth of high potential small businesses by providing online learning and in-person sessions over a 6 month period. The THRIVE program is open to business owners and C-level executives who have:

    • Annual revenues of at least $250,000
    • Been in business for at least three years
    • Have at least one employee, other than self

    Join us to see if this may be an opportunity for you!

    REGISTER HERE [link.edgepilot.com]

     

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