“Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams and your young men will see visions.“ John 14:26.
As the founder of NABWIC my desire is to build a mindset for success in the construction trades and at all levels in the industry.
NABWIC’s foundation is built upon four pillars. The first pillar of our foundation is the youth. NABWIC believes in the development of the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. This also includes training our young people to understand and value things like community service and giving.
We are building the construction pipeline for future generations while helping to inspire, encourage, and uplift younger leaders as entrepreneurs in the construction profession and trades. We continue to accomplish this through mentorship support and NABWIC Industry and Construction Days programming. We encourage the powerful success principles of 'Doing and Thinking' with The International Masterminders Association (IMA) and creating a financial empowerment mindset through investment club education with Better Investing.
We understand that no matter how we feel about what is happening in the lives of our youth we remain confident in the words of Franklin D. Roosevelt during a critical period in time as he addressed the University of Pennsylvania on September 20, 1940, "We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."
Join us in building a future for our youth as we build a pipeline and a construction workforce for the construction industry, and as we produce productive citizens for our communities overall.
We are so proud of our young people who are making notable strides as they head to higher institutions of learning and out into the world. These young girls are daughters, granddaughters, or associated with NABWIC members. They represent the many youths who are influenced by women in professional careers and the construction industry. The ability to serve often starts at home. Sometimes the youth don't do what you say, they do what you do! NABWIC is all about service and inspiring our community. These inspiring youngsters have extended countless hours into their communities and they are just getting started!
This month, NABWIC would like to highlight the following "Girls Who are Going Places"
Asianna Livingston18 years old
A proud product of the KOP Mentoring Network, that has consistently provided more than 30-years of service to the community.
Asianna is a proud graduate of Somerset Academy Canyons who graduated from the medical academy before beginning her freshman year at Florida Memorial University. She has also attended IMA and Better Investing Conference with NABWIC representatives.
Asianna will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Joseph R. Biden for exceptional community service and due diligence.
Jasmin Collins - 20 years old
Daughter of Aida Smith, South Florida Member
Jasmin will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Joseph R. Biden for exceptional community service and due diligence.
Jasmin is entering her senior year at Florida State University, pursuing a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She has volunteered with Big Sister Little Sister, KOP Mentoring Network, Bethesda Health Hospital, and the Humane Society.
Jasmin aligns her passion for serving the community working in the FSU Food for Thought Pantry and as a mentor to the kids of the KOP Mentoring Network.
Jade Gibbs - 18 years old
Daughter of Valencia Gibbs, NABWIC Member, Detroit
Jade received a Cinema & Media Studies degree. She is a freshman at the University of Southern California, focusing on Cinema and Media Studies at USC STEM school.
Jade is one of three graduates to receive the Rosa Parks scholarship for exceptional community service and due diligence.
Wynter Williams -11 years old
Daughter of Jada Williams, NABWIC Member, South Florida
Young Wynter has been a part of the IMA and reading the Think & Grow Rich book for several years. The youth create personal annual goals and develop strategies to reach them.
Wynter previously participated in the CLIMB Investment summer program.
Laurielle Linda Perry -16 years old
Granddaughter of Jackie Perry, NABWIC Member - Jacksonville
Laurielle graduated high school at the age of 15, with a 3.6 weighted GPA. She will be attending Fort Hays State University in Kansas City in the fall, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
In addition to participation in S.T.E.M. programs, Laurielle has also contributed numerous volunteer hours to various projects andhas travelled extensively around the world.
NABWIC WOMAN ON THE MOVE:
CAROLYN MODESTE
Carolyn Modeste is the proud owner of MODESTE BOOKKEEPING AND SERVICES LLC. She is a fantastic mother, friend and trusted employee willing to serve in any capacity.
Carolyn has a strong passion for youth and spends her free time teaching youth golf skills and life-skills. She is the Director of Youth Golf with 2UP Golf of Miami.
An active NABWIC member, she serves as NABWIC's National Financial Secretary as well as her local South Florida Chapter's Financial Secretary.
Carolyn is also regarded as a highly respected and diligent 7-year employee of MCO Construction (Miami, FL).
NABWIC members and businesses with similar interests are working together to respond to the many opportunities resulting from the national Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Equity in Federal contracting Executive Order 13985. These groups meet together to gain insight and seek opportunities in their respective specialties.
AND PRESIDENT BIDEN’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 13985 – EQUITY IN CONTRACTING
The Broadband and Professional Services Consortiums have already responded to federal contracting opportunities with various agencies. NABWIC members Rochelle Marie Lawson and Shaniece Bennett can attest to the success of these consortiums.
We look forward to additional members joining as the momentum grows.
Northeast Florida Members spend time mentoring and imparting words of wisdom to JTA's intern Anna-Noelle Beech.
Anna-Noelle Beech is an Electrical Engineering degree student who is interning at Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), NABWIC's NE Florida's Corporate Member. On July 13 several NABWIC members gathered with Anna and Leah Brown for an eventful mentoring session.
Pictured Left to right: Anna-Noelle Beech, JTA intern; Leah Brown, JTA; NABWIC Members Deborah Thompson, Caleena Shirley, Diane King-Flowers, Janel Legard, Haskell and Jackie Perry
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