Event will highlight available construction industry career opportunities and guidance for women in the community
Who: The Nevada State Contractors Board, Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association, Nevada Contractors Association, and local construction industry experts.
What: In honor of National Women in Construction Week, the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) will hold the third annual “Hammers & Hope” event, geared towards introducing/highlighting the many construction industry career opportunities for women in the community, with a particular focus on women in need.
The event is free to attend. To RSVP, please email panels@nscb.state.nv.us
“Hammers & Hope” will feature a panel discussion with industry experts providing information on the varied careers in construction and current/available training and job opportunities. Women professionals will lead “mentor” breakout sessions with interested attendees to provide an in-depth look at working “in the field,” how to get started, and what it takes to make construction a fulfilling lifelong career.
In addition, the event will feature a career fair with representatives from across the construction industry, allowing participating companies to recruit future workers and/or provide access to services.
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023
Where: East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Why: “Hammers & Hope” continues the Nevada State Construction Board’s series of construction industry expert panels that aim to introduce adults and high school students to the benefits of a career in construction as well as to support workforce development efforts in the local construction industry.
The Nevada State Contractors Board is committed to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the construction industry in Nevada. The NSCB has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through a regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. For more information about the Nevada State Contractors Board, please visit www.nscb.nv.gov.
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