
NAWIC Membership
NAWIC membership helps you grow and flourish, personally and professionally. Women in construction join NAWIC for many reasons. For some it’s to be part of a network of like-minded women facing the challenges and the opportunities of a career in the construction industry. For others it’s chance to learn more about technical or leadership skills.
Benefits of Membership
Whether you want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be or find a mentor, make a difference in your community, continue your education, or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities – large and small. Further information can be found on National website at
Professional Opportunities
Industry speakers at chapter, regional, and national events
Mentoring opportunities
Educational scholarships offered at various levels – youth through adult
Connections with other women in the building industry local to nationwide
Technical / product information
Career / job postings
Community outreach projects
Liaison with other industry and professional associations
Legislative / legal updates
Educational Opportunities
Leadership skills development
Development of management and public speaking skills
Speakers and seminars at national and regional events
Employee recruitment
Association magazine subscription
Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company
Access to a national and local resource network
Discounts on goods and service
Developing and promoting industry values and culture
Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates
Promoting professional certifications, coaching, and mentoring
Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force
Assistance in planning career path
Cost of Membership (yearly)
$361.00 – Corporate
$290.00 – Active Member
$ 25.00 – Student
$ 25.00 – Retired
*Event(s) costs vary depending on type of event and sponsorship funds available. Salt Lake Chapter strives to keep costs as low as possible. For members, events range from free to $65.00 with the average being $25.00 each. If non-member you are still welcome at events, average event is $35.00. SLC Chapter averages a minimum of one event monthly.
Estimated Value of Membership
$1,200 – Industry-specific technical training
$1,500 – Business, management and marketing training
$500 – Legislative updates
$600 – Legal updates
$600 – Networking value at regional conferences
$500 – Mentoring opportunities
$200 – Product knowledge gained at meetings
$200 – Company credibility from association with NAWIC
$200 – Publicity and exposure through participation
How to Join
Step One: Determine your membership type.
Active Membership: Open to women who are actively employed in the construction industry a minimum of an average of twenty (20) hours per week per month. Are allowed to vote and eligible to hold office.
Corporate Membership: Transferable membership. Open to companies that wish to designate a woman employee, who would otherwise meet the criteria for Active Membership, to represent the company. Are allowed to vote and eligible to hold office.
Student Membership: Open to women students enrolled in construction-related programs at institutions of higher education, vocational and apprenticeship programs. Student members can not vote, hold office and are non-transferable.
Retired Membership: Open to women who are retired from the construction industry. Retired members can not vote, hold office and are non-transferable. They are eligible to serve on Chapter, Regional or National appointed committees.
Step Two: Fill out an application & pay dues.
Membership applications can be filled out online by selecting the link below:
Membership applications can also be manually filled out and emailed to nawic@nawic.org