About Us
NAWIC Sacramento
The Sacramento Chapter # 63 of the National Association of Women in Construction was founded in 1963. In the past 45 years, NAWIC Sacramento Members have contributed countless hours of hard work toward bettering the community and construction industry employment for women.
Sacramento NAWIC members have volunteered to help mentor girls to build cabins with Girl Scouts, hold Career Fairs to introduce girls of all ages to the construction industry, and raise money annually to give back a scholarship to a deserving college student, and are committed to education for both women working in the construction industry and for our youth.
Sacramento NAWIC has sponsored a wide range of construction related courses and seminars, including the Clemson University certification for Construction Industry Technician, throughout the year the chapter is participating in the NAWIC Education Foundation, WIC Week events, and Girl Scouts Under Construction Camp. We look forward to hosting Regional events and new fundraising ideas to raise funds for our Scholarship Program & Under Construction Camp.
Each month we hold a dinner/business meeting or job tour in the local area to expose members and guests to current topics and projects in the Sacramento Region. Attendees gain knowledge in a construction related program in addition to networking opportunities. Recent topics have included SWPPP regulations, LEED green construction, and safety.
About NAWIC
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was founded Ft. Worth, Texas, in 1955. Since its founding, NAWIC, an international non-profit organization, has grown to a membership of 5,500 women with more than 179 chapters.
As word of NAWIC spread, several foreign countries became interested in the cause to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. In 1996, NAWIC signed an International Affiliation Agreement with NAWIC-Australia. In 1998, NAWIC signed an International Affiliation Agreement with New Zealand and another in 1999 with South African Women in Construction (SAWiC). In September 2003, NAWIC signed an international affiliation agreement with the United Kingdom.
In its 51 years of service to its members, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction whose careers range from business ownership to the skilled trades.
Core Purpose:
- To enhance the success of women in the construction industry.
Core Values:
- Believe in ourselves as women.
- Persevere with the strength of our convictions.
- Dare to move into new horizons.
NAWIC Objectives:
- To unite for their mutual benefit women who are actively employed in the various phases of the construction industry
- To promote cooperation, fellowship and a better understanding among members of the Association
- To promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry
- To encourage women to pursue and establish their careers in the construction industry
- To provide members an awareness of the legislative process and legislation as it relates to the construction industry.
