WIC Week
Women in Construction Week: March 6-12, 2022 The focus of Women in Construction (WIC) Week is to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry.
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Sunday-Saturday
Selfie with a Hard Hat
NAWIC Twin Ports/Iron Range is thrilled to celebrate women in the construction industry and members of our organization during WIC Week. Please complete the form and let us showcase your and other women construction hero's’ stories on our website and social media.
Monday-Friday
Equity Challenge with NAWIC Southeast Minnesota Chapter 346
The Southeast MN Chapter 346 and Twin Ports Iron Range Chapter 392 are teaming up this year to ENVISION EQUITY. We are excited to partner with the Olmsted County United Way to partake in a 5 day Equity Challenge.
Monday, March 7
Wear Red Day
Wear red to show your support for women in the construction industry. Don't forget to tag us in any photos posted on social media #wearred392.
Tuesday, March 8
Building Tours
Lincoln Park Flats
Come tour the new Lincoln Park Flats 74-unit apartment complex in Duluth, MN.
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Rock Ridge High School
Come tour the new Rock Ridge High School in Eveleth, MN.
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*This is a members only event.
Wednesday, March 9
Hard Hat Happy Hour
This fun event is open to everyone to come network with NAWIC members and celebrate women in construction. *Note- this is a free event.
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Twin Ports
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Bent Paddle Brewery
1832 W. Michigan St Duluth, MN
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Iron Range
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant
5487 Mountain Dr, Virginia MN 55972
Wednesday, March 9
Owning your Destiny: Mapping your Dreams & Making them Come True
Learn how a former Kraus-Anderson employee changed her destiny and career by founding Xena workwear.
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Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Thursday, March 10
OSHA 30- Women in Safety and Field
As a result of attending this overview session, you will:
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Have a greater understanding of the safety topics covered in an OSHA 30 training
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Better understand workers' rights and employers' responsibilities related to safety
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Be able to recognize and avoid hazards
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Learn to emphasize the value of safety and health to workers, including young workers
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Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Friday, March 11
Equity Challenge with NAWIC Southeast Minnesota Chapter 346
The Southeast MN Chapter 346 and Twin Ports Iron Range will recap the ideas and concepts from the United Way Equity Challenge.
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Time: 11:30-1pm
Location: Virtual
