PANEL DISCUSSION: Women in Construction

Panel Discussion On Opportunities
For Women In The Construction Field
 
WCC Construction Program Director Cristy Lindemann Slated To Speak
Friday, April 11, 2014
Henry Landau Building

Panel is Part of WCC Women In Non-Traditional Careers Series

Sponsored By the WCC Student Resource and Women’s Center

The Discussion is Free and Open to the Public

WHAT:  As a way to broaden the understanding of the wide variety of opportunities for women in the construction field, the WCC Student Resource and Women’s Center will hold a panel discussion featuring women who hold executive positions in the construction field, WCC students currently enrolled in the Construction Technology program and Cristy Lindemann, WCC Construction Program Director.

WHO: The panel members will include:

• Laura Spear from Washtenaw Door and Trim
• Maureen Sloan from Building and Remodeling of Greater Ann Arbor
• Cristy Lindemann, WCC Construction Program Director
• Olivia Dupree, WCC Construction Technology Student
• Julie Nixon, WCC Construction Technology Student

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, April 11 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Henry Landau Building at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105.

WHY: “This event is an excellent time for WCC to showcase the Construction Technology program to young women who are thinking about an exciting and growing career path and not quite sure how to access the information,” said Eleanor H. Brundage, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Case Manager at the Student Resource and Women’s Center. “By coming to this event, they will learn about sustainable building practices, how to manage people and projects and discover career opportunities in both residential and commercial construction.” 

RSVP Required: To register, call (734) 677-5105. Pizza and pop will be served. The discussion and lunch are free.

[Editor’s note: Eleanor Brundage is available for interviews. Please contact Susan Ferraro, WCC Director of Media Relations, at snferraro@wccnet.edu or (734) 973-5295.] 

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has made education accessible and affordable for the local community for 48 years. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, the College offers over 120 degrees and certificates, an open door admission policy and affordable tuition rates. WCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, the regional accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.