One of the issues that will be talked about at the Empower Women’s Leadership Conference in March is identifying and addressing implicit bias in the hiring process, and limiting opportunities for new assignments and promotions.  Implicit bias is a personal predisposition for or against another person based on their gender, the way they look, their education, or any other single factor. Cultural stereotypes drive most of these unconscious assumptions about someone’s abilities, and they often turn out to be flat wrong.

Three women who are all members of the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) recently sat down with an interviewer to talk about the union’s commitment to supporting girls and women entering the construction trades or looking for advancement into leadership positions.  They are anticipating active engagement at the Empower Women’s Leadership Conference in early March in Ridgefield, WA — where strong women will “lean in” to careers in the construction and marine trades. They will celebrate the success they’ve experienced and inspire others by showcasing training and employment opportunities.

This webinar helps college and university campuses reduce the negative impacts of implicit bias on students, faculty, and staff.

This webinar is about creating a more respectful workplace for women in the trades. As you'll hear from our subject matter experts, bullying, sexual harassment, and inappropriate behavior disproportionately impact women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and other minorities in the construction industry.

"I.T. in the Trades"  provides a behind-the-scenes look at how information technology is being used in the trades. This webinar is for community college faculty, apprenticeship trainers, and anyone who wants to ensure their workers are prepared for the changing needs of technology in the workplace. Our goal is to provide an inside look into how technology is shaping the trades and the way we work.

"Women in Nontraditional Careers" helps trades industry businesses, organizations, and labor groups hire and retain more qualified female workers. This webinar is designed for businesses, organizations, managers, team leaders, executives, and anyone who is looking to expand their workforce and enjoy the benefits of greater gender diversity. 

"Content Strategy 101" helps educators and training providers, community organizations and labor groups create exciting content that will attract their target audiences. If you've ever thought, “I don’t know what to post online,” then this presentation is for you!

The "Ten Commandments of Digital Marketing" help educators and training providers, community organizations and labor groups reach the people who matter most while saving time and money. If you've ever thought, “I don’t have enough time or money to market my program,” then this presentation is for you!