CLEMSON, SC - The National Center for Construction Education and Research will host a leadership academy for women in the construction industry Oct. 28-31 on Lake Hartwell at Clemson University.

This National Association of Women in Construction Leadership Academy is a partnership between the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and National Association for Women In Construction (NAWIC). It is designed to enhance management and people skills and reinforce the technical skills needed to run a profitable operation. Cost for the academy is $1,295, which includes tuition, books, and room and board. Topics include leadership and management styles, negotiating techniques, time management and conflict resolution.

This NAWIC Leadership Academy is a partnership between NCCER and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The academy is designed to enhance management and people skills and reinforce the technical skills needed to run a profitable operation.

“This academy will provide women with the opportunity to elevate their careers and their management and leadership roles within their company and the construction industry,” said Don Whyte, NCCER president.

Cost for the academy is $1295, which includes tuition, books, and room and board. Topics include, but are not limited to, leadership and management styles, negotiating techniques, time management, and conflict resolution.

"NAWIC is looking forward to providing quality leadership training for women in the construction industry,” said Dede Hughes, executive vice president of NAWIC. “NCCER has a proven record for professional instruction, and together we make a great team."

Participants experience an intense, three-day session of group projects, team building exercises, case studies, and lasting networking opportunities. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion and wallet card from NCCER’s National Registry.

More than 3,000 management personnel representing more than 600 companies worldwide have attended NCCER’s Construction Management Academies.

About NCCER
NCCER was created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum with portable credentials and to help address the skilled construction workforce shortage. NCCER is recognized by the industry as the training, assessment, certification, and career development standard for the construction, maintenance, and pipeline craft professional. For more information, visit www.nccer.org or contact NCCER customer service at 888.622.3720.

ABout NAWIC
Founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1955, NAWIC is an international association serving approximately 5,500 members in nearly 200 chapters in the United States. NAWIC is proud to celebrate more than 50 years of service. For questions or interviews, contact the NAWIC office at (800) 552-3506. NAWIC’s Core Purpose is “To enhance the success of women in the construction industry.”