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.
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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.