NAWIC Leadership Academy

Partnering for Women's Leadership in Construction Inspiring Growth, Igniting Potential

The NAWIC Leadership Academy (NLA) is a multi-week virtual leadership course designed to equip emerging and seasoned women in the construction industry with the essential skills, mindset, and tools for significant career advancement and effective leadership. We are fostering a new generation of empowered women leaders who will drive innovation and success across the sector.

Fall 2026 Program

  • Start Date: September 15, 2026
  • End Date: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Meeting Dates:
    • Sept: TBD
    • Oct:TBD
    • Nov: TBD

Why Partner with the NAWIC Leadership Academy?

Sponsoring the NLA offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development within the construction industry. Your support directly contributes to:

  • Brand Visibility & Association: Position your organization as a champion for women’s leadership and professional growth. Gain enhanced visibility through co-branded marketing materials and co-branded PowerPoint presentations. Your organization will receive recognition every week through a brief acknowledgment message to all participants.
  • Direct Engagement Opportunities:
    • Deliver a 1-minute welcome message to participants during the Week 1 module and a closing message during the Week 8 module.
    • Provide a thought-leader or speaker from your organization to contribute to one of the modules, sharing expertise directly with our future leaders.
  • Targeted Audience Reach: Connect directly with an ambitious and influential audience of women leaders and professionals in construction.
  • Exclusive Networking & Recognition: Receive an invitation to attend a cohort gathering at NAWIC’s 71st Annual Conference (Reno, NV, August 10-15, 2026), fostering direct connections and relationship-building.
  • Industry Impact & Talent Development: Play a crucial role in shaping the future leadership landscape of the construction sector and cultivating skilled, confident leaders who will contribute to the industry for years to come.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Academy Sponsor (Exclusive)

$20,000

  • Premier logo placement on all promotional materials, registration pages, weekly slides, and post-program reports
  • 2 speaking opportunities: Week 1 welcome + final Week closing
  • Opportunity to provide one expert speaker for any weekly module
  • A custom 2–3 minute brand spotlight video shown once during the program
  • Recognition in all Academy marketing (emails, social media, website)
  • Complimentary registrations for 5 participants
  • Exclusive Sponsor of cohort gathering at NAWIC’s Annual Conference

Leadership Pathway Sponsor

$4,000

  • Logo on all roadmap materials distributed throughout the 8 weeks
  • 1-minute message in Week 4 (Career Pathways)
  • Ability to provide branded templates or resources that help learners complete their plans
  • Recognition in a dedicated email spotlighting the Career Roadmap component
  • Complimentary registration for 1 participant

Emerging Leader Scholarship Sponsor

Variable per scholarship

  • Recognition as a champion for equitable access to leadership training
  • Optional ability to name the scholarship (for example, “ABC Construction Emerging Leader Scholarship”)
  • Thanks from scholarship recipients during the program closing (if desired)
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Community Supporter (Entry-Level Sponsor)

$550

  • Logo on the NLA sponsor recognition slide shown weekly
  • Name listed on the NLA webpage and closing recap email
  • Recognition during Week 1 acknowledgments