CWC Empowers Women at Camp NAWIC

CWC Preconstruction Managers Yonis Nur (left) and Alex Schwartz (right) give a presentation about the various divisions in construction.

CWC Volunteers at CAMP NAWIC in Silver Spring, MD

Some of our employees recently volunteered at Camp NAWIC (National Association for Women in Construction) at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Silver Spring, MD.

The engaging week-long camp hosted 7th-12th grade women curious about career opportunities in construction. Students learned construction basics, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and automotive. They acquired valuable career skills while participating in fun, hands-on experiences and construction activities.

Yonis Nur works with a group preparing a mock bid

Building the Next Generation of Women in Construction

One hands-on activity was a “mock bid,” where camp attendees were split into groups to act as General Contractors competing for a project. The groups then reviewed mock bids from Subcontractors and had to submit a final bid as close as possible to the project's actual cost. CWC Preconstruction Manager Alex Schwartz enjoyed volunteering and teaching the students about our industry: “It was a great day of giving back and teaching future leaders about the ever-growing and team-oriented careers in construction!”

CWC employees from various departments, including some interns, volunteered at the camp.

About Camp NAWIC

Camp NAWIC is a free national program organized by the National Association of Women in Construction, a professional organization dedicated to strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC provides education, community, and advocacy for women within the traditionally male-dominated construction field. The camp also emphasizes empowerment, leadership, and fostering a sense of community among women in construction.

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