Association of Women Construction Workers of America (AWCWA), Inc. “Building Bridges of Awareness for Women, Minority and Community Construction Workers in the Building Trade Unions Across America!” specializing in Workforce Development and Workplace Oversite.
AWCWA is a national not-for-profit association. Our mission is to advocate for the advancement of women, minority and community construction workers, while working on construction workforce development and workplace oversight of construction projects. AWCWA provides various opportunities for its members as well as well as working with unions and employers to protect and promote the specific needs of women in the construction industry. AWCWA's vision is to offer access to a range of supportive networks to help our members build an economic nest egg for their family's future.
AWCWA focus is centered on, but not limited to:
- Advocacy Services
- Employment and Educational Opportunities
- Career Growth
- Professional Development Training
- Financial Literacy
- Membership Networking Sessions
- Discounted Child Care Services 27/7
- Pension/Retirement Plans and
- access to quality GroupLife/Health Insurance.
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AWCWA Membership is open to anyone belonging to a building trade union or seeking a career in the construction industry. The annual fee are $240.00 paid in full or $20.00 a month with a $25.00 one-time registration required.
AWCWA's Upcoming Events:
- 10/2/2010: ONE NATION, Bus To Washington DC.
- 10/25/2010: Monthly Membership Development Meeting, 106-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica NY. 11433 - 4:30 pm 6:30 pm Light refreshments served
- 10/26/2010: Meet The Candidates Town Hall, 6:00 pm 106-16 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica New York. Parking in the rear of church. Make Your Voice Heard and Your Vote Count. Hear the Thoughts, Ideas and Visions for the future of our Community and our City from the Candidates for the City Council seat of the late Hon. Thomas White Jr. Light refreshments served.
- 11/30/2010: Business Marketing Workforce Development Conference Mixer (BMWDC KICK OFF) 4:30 - 6:30 pm @SUNY Q-EOC 158-29 Archer Ave., Jamaica NY, 11434
- 12/28/2010: Holiday Mixer @ SUNY Q- EOC 158-20 Archer Ave., Jamaica NY 11434
- 01/26/2011: Pre-Construction Training Program & Construction Continuing Education Classes @ SUNY - Queens EOC 158-29 Archer Ave. Jamaica NY11434 and AWCWA 106-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica NY, 11433
- 11/11/2011: Three Day Business Marketing Workforce Development Conference (BMWDC) in New York or Washington DC. SAVE THE DATE If you are interested in any AWCWA's upcoming events or getting in the construction industry:
Please contact: Ms. Herlema Owens, President & Founder / PC
@ 888-434-5303 or email info@awcwa.org / www.awcwa.org / facebook.com/AwcwaInc
