Construction Academy Prepares Women for Leadership
March 17, 2010
Gainesville, Fla.— NCCER and the National Association of
Women in Construction will host the fourth annual Women’s Leadership Academy on
June 19-22, 2010 at The Nature Place in Florissant, Colo.
The Women’s Leadership Academy targets business owners, education
directors, office managers, training coordinators, or anyone interested in
learning how to be a more effective leader. It consists of three days of intense
training sessions specifically geared towards 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.
“The Women’s Leadership Academy is a unique experience for women to
connect with other women in the industry and build lasting leadership and
business skills,” said Rachael Smith, marketing director for NCCER.
The Women's Leadership Academy is led by quality instructors that
motivate and engage participants through a series of team-building exercises,
group projects and hands-on activities.
Denise Norberg-Johnson, an instructor for the academy and the president
of NAWIC from 1999 to 2000, said the Women’s Leadership Academy is not designed
to teach women to manage exactly as men do, but instead embraces gender
differences and helps women to make the most of their unique management style.
“Women think differently than men,” said Johnson. “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.”
Tuition for the academy is $1495 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.
About NCCER
— NCCER is a
not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) education foundation created by the construction
industry to develop standardized curriculum with portable credentials and to
help address the skilled construction workforce shortage. NCCER is recognized by
the industry as the training, assessment, certification, and career development
standard for the construction, and maintenance craft professional. For more
information visit www.nccer.org or contact NCCER customer service at
888.622.3720.
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