Women in Construction group holds first meeting

by Krystal Paco

Guam - The field of construction is not just a man's world, as over 100 women participated in Guam's First National Association of Women in Construction meeting Friday morning. NAWIC acting secretary Barbara Burkhardt says the women are excited to bring such an organization to Guam for the purpose of community outreach.

"Educate and mentor as many women in Guam in construction and construction-related fields as possible," she explained. "Increase their income, producing ability, and move up in their companies and be powerful players in the construction industry."

Their educational outreach starts tomorrow where girls ages 11-17 will learn the proper usage of hand and power tools, how to operate heavy equipment with state of the art simulators, as well as careers in construction. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 10am to 2pm at the GCA Trades Academy in Barrigada.