Architecture, Construction and Engineering are all struggling with a tremendous shortage of skilled talent. It is more important than ever for organizations to be able to attract, support and retain a talented workforce and to encourage more women to pursue and build vibrant careers in architecture, engineering and construction. Unfortunately, their attrition rate also remains high in these industries. Developing and retaining a skilled workforce includes identifying and addressing the specific needs of women in our industry. Man or Woman; Male or Female Brain, I-LinCP’s 3rdAnnual Invest in Women and Watch Them Thrive Forum will give you and your team the tools you need to excel as an Employer of Choice and a roadmap for individual continued career planning and success .
This unique Forum provides a venue to engage everyone from executives to those just beginning their careers with active, hands-on sessions and vibrant networking with the best and brightest in the A/E/C industry. In our usual I-LinCP Forum style, Keynotes become table participants and table participants become presenters, encouraging participants to assimilate what they are learning. Join local, state and national leaders and subject matter experts as we candidly explore and address the issues affecting women in our industry .
This Forum provides a venue to openly discuss issues affecting women in our industry and ideas and strategies to address those issues.
The program includes:
Morning refreshments
Keynote presentation
Presentations and Panel discussion(s) with women and men in our industry: architecture, engineering, construction, facility Owners, educators, agency leaders
Facilitated table discussions and open discussion with your peers and subject experts
Workshops to gain actionable information
Take-aways and resources to assist in positive change
Lunch and breaks (where the “magic” happens)
Networking reception with wine and nibbles
You will come away with ideas you can implement within your organization to build processes and a supportive culture for women.
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS!
“Build Your Own LIFT”
“It’s Not Just You! Addressing Implicit Bias”
“Cultivating the Next Generation of Women Architects”
“Navigating Sponsorship and Mentoring and the Dirty Deeds In Between”
“Cracking the Confidence Code”
“Entre Leadership”
“NegotiateHer”
Keynotes:
Paula Gold-Williams, President and CEO, CPS Energy
Paula Gold-Williams was named President & Chief Executive Officer in July 2016 after serving nine months in an interim role. Since 2008, she has served CPS Energy as Group Executive Vice President – Financial & Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Treasurer for the nation’s largest gas and electric municipal utility. She also has served in other capacities such as chief administrative officer and controller.
Gold-Williams joined CPS Energy in 2004 after holding various positions in several San Antonio businesses, including regional controller for Time-Warner Cable and vice president of finance for Luby’s, Inc. Gold-Williams is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
She earned an Associate of Fine Arts degree from San Antonio College, a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting from St. Mary’s University, and a Master of Business Administration, in Finance & Accounting from Regis University.
Shelley Armato, President and CEO, MySmartPlans; Founder of The Courage Coalition
Featured Presenter:
Lauren Hasson, Founder, DevelopHER
"NegotiateHER"
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