Friday February 26, 2021

Enzweiler Building Institute, Al Neyer invite women to learn about construction career opportunities

March 7-13, 2021 is National Women in Construction Week. Started by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), the week provides an occasion to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry, as well as encourage local NAWIC chapters to give back to their communities.

Al. Neyer is proud to support National Women in Construction Week by partnering with Enzweiler Building Institute to host an informational and inspiring open house event on Saturday, March 13. The event will feature a panel of women enrolled in training programs at the institute as well as insights from female leaders of several local construction firms, including a few of our employee-owners! An RSVP for the open house is requested for planning purposed but is not required. To RSVP for the event or to receive the Zoom link, contact Vicki Berling at 859.331.9500 or vicki@buildersnky.com.

From Northern Kentucky Tribune:

ENZWEILER BUILDING INSTITUTE, AL. NEYER INVITE WOMEN TO LEARN ABOUT CONSTRUCTION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

March 7-13 is National Women in Construction Week, as designated by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).

To highlight career opportunities for women in construction, the Enzweiler Building Institute and Al Neyer are hosting an Open House on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Women are severely under-represented in the construction industry where they make up only about 10% of the total workforce and 2.5% of skilled tradespersons. By comparison, they comprise 44% of the professional and managerial workforce and 28% of the sales and office sector. According to the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky (BIA-NKY), construction companies are eager for women to enter the skilled construction trades.

“Women bring a unique perspective and a strong work ethic. Many employers have told me they appreciate the creativity and ability to focus that they see in their female employees,” said Vicki Berling, BIA-NKY Director of Professional Development. “When you couple that with the huge demand for skilled workers in the construction industry, it’s clear that there are fantastic careers available for women in this field.”

Read more from the article here.

ABOUT ENZWEILER BUILDING INSTITUTE

The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) is the longest-running, and one of the largest post-secondary, training programs under the auspices of the National Association of Home Builders. The program began in 1967 and continues to provide a well-trained workforce for the local construction industry. Many of our region’s most successful construction businesses are owned and operated by EBI graduates. EBI operates on an apprenticeship model. Students work in the field during the day and take classes at night. Programs in Carpentry, Electricity, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Welding are taught by professional tradespeople each September through April. Students are in class two nights per week for three hours each night. Emphasis is placed on preparing you to succeed in your field, now and well into your future.

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