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There's a great demand for female mentors in the construction industry, but there aren't enough of them to go around, says the president of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC), Lisa Brown.

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• Journal of Commerce: Construction looks to meet demand for female mentors
  

Construction is one field that is actively recruiting women. Through the efforts of government, industry and national organizations like the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC), as well as local associations like Women In Industry, there is a commitment to increasing women’s representation in the field.

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• Toronto Sun: DRHBA: More and more women seizing the opportunity in construction and trades

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• CBC News, In 2016, let's make women visible, starting with the money
  

“We are strong. We are present. We are active. We are ready.” This was the message Tammy Evans, president of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC), passionately shared...Full Article Link http://dailycommercialnews.com/Associations/News/2015/5/CAWIC-celebrates-10-years-of-independence-1007832W/

The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is commemorating a decade of supporting women entering or within the construction industry with a celebration night.  On May 13, For Full Article please click the link http://www.constructioncanada.net/cawic-celebrates-10-year-anniversary/

As president of Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd. Dawn Tattle says a lot has changed in the industry for women since she became a partner in 1986 and eventually assumed her role in 1997. Read Full Article: http://journalofcommerce.com/Associations/News/2015/4/OGCA-Symposium-panel-explores-women-in-construction-1007109W/

From it's early 1982 roots as the Toronto Chapter 295 of the U.S. based National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) has grown to be a thriving and dynamic organization representing approximately 200 members.

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The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University has launched a new $1.5-million challenge to become the first engineering school in Canada to reach a 50:50 gender balance.

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At just 30 years of age Jennifer Regina-Skeath is rising in the ranks of her family's construction company and making her mark within the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) through her participation and volunteer efforts.

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