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Professional Development and Education Committee (PD&E)

This committee is here to assist and encourage women in construction with tools to be successful within their career and life. By providing reading materials, NEF certification courses, events of the month and community outreach programs.


Book of the Month - April

Join us in reading the book of the month! 

The Impact of Women in Construction by Theresa Kassim

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NEF provides education opportunities and programs to benefit and promote the construction industry, “Educating the construction industry today…and tomorrow.

NEF Certification Courses

Construction Bookkeeping Technician C– CBT - Allows anyone to set up and operate a simple bookkeeping system for a construction company. It covers the topics of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll and job cost.

Estimating and Scheduling Practioner — ESP - Learn about various types of estimates and the skills of an estimator. Learn a step-by-step approach in preparing project schedules utilizing the critical path method and precedence schedules.

Construction Document Specialist — CDS - This two-part course covers the fundamentals of construction documentation. Part one, Construction Working Drawings and Project Manual, covers working drawings of all types. Part two, Introduction to Construction Estimating and Scheduling, covers estimating principles, preparation of the bid, quantity survey and project scheduling. CDS certification is based on a passing grade of 75 percent or higher on both exams.

Construction Industry Specialist — CIS - A comprehensive overall look at the construction industry and will prepare the participant for further training and educational opportunities needed in the various construction career pathways. CIS certification is based on completion of this home-study program with a passing grade of 75 percent or higher.

Construction Industry Technician — CIT - Incorporates the latest changes in the construction industry and represents an overview of the construction industry and its processes. CIT certification is based on completion of this home-study program with a passing grade of 75 percent or higher.

Learn more at https://nef-edu.org/.


The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) assists in providing the construction industry with trained employees through higher education. The construction industry encompasses almost every professional discipline, including trades, project management, administrative, legal, financial, insurance, and business owner. The NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) is here to help.

Learn more at https://nawic.org/nfsf-scholarships/.

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