In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Ground Water Association will be hosting, Women in the Water Well Drilling Industry, a webinar facilitated by three female leaders who will share their experiences working in the still male-dominated industry.
This webinar is a great chance for students to log in and engage with groundwater professionals leading up to Groundwater Awareness Week from March 10-16.
Webinar Date: Wednesday, March 6
Time: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Platform: Zoom
Registration: FREE! Register at the link below. Can’t participate with your students live? Register and you will receive the link to the recording.
Topics and Panelists
Topics that the panel will discuss include:
- How to get started in the groundwater industry
- Opportunities afforded and challenges for women in the water well industry
- How to reach the next generation when seeking employees — both male and female — for your groundwater business
- Opportunities for connecting and networking with other women in the industry.
Panelists:
- Jaclyn O’Connor Giop; Accountant/CSO/Office Manager/MWC, O’Keefe Drilling Co.; Butte, MT
- Judy Bird, CWDPI/VCLD; President, Sperry Drilling Inc.; Berlin, PA
- Latisha Shipman; Texas Sales Manager, Drilling Equipment Resources; Tulsa, OK
For more ideas about professional opportunities in the groundwater industry or classroom ideas visit https://www.ngwa.org/get-involved/gwaw.
