Inspiring the Future
Have you ever considered sharing the passion you have for the work you do with the next generation?
Today we want to share with you how to do so:
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NAWIC London Committee Vacancies
Thinking about joining our committee?
Nawic London and South East is the largest of the NAWIC UK groups, this means we are always interested in hearing in from people who want to support and can join the team to help provide a great service for our members.
As well as organising a range of networking, training and personal development events where our members have the opportunity to meet each other and grow their network, we also collaborate with a variety of diversity-driven organisations by partnering on events, sharing best practice and opportunities. To do this we have a committee, chaired by Annie, so we can smoothly and efficiently make this happen, and so as we continue to grow we are looking for new people to join!
Currently we have a few volunteer vacancies including:
- General committee member
- Deputy Treasurer
- Sustainability Champion
- Education Champion
Have a read through them and if you feel you are a good match click here and complete our application form.
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Fancy Organising a NAWIC Event?
Have you got a great idea for a networking event, seminar or presentation?
Perhaps you would like to get more involved with NAWIC, but don’t have the free time to commit to joining the committee on a long term basis?
This year, we’ve launched a brand new event initiative, which allows our members to get more involved.
Plan an event for us
If you have a great idea for an event, and want to plan and host alongside the NAWIC committee, you can now do just that.
Continue readingThe Projects Women Run Panel
Our network at NAWIC has many amazing women shaping the built environment daily, however, we find that they are often not invited to talk about their work but EDI matters.
And as much as it is important to talk about EDI, in order to create a framework where we can all do our best work, we feel that shining a light on the female talent is vital to :
- Provide real role models, who are able to inspire and motivate others by sharing their insight honestly…
- Help overcome the limiting believes which are holding back our industry.
This is why as part of this year’s contribution to London Build, NAWIC will be hosting a panel titled “The Projects Women Run”.
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Announcement
ONE YEAR LEFT TO APPLY TO THE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME
Today (30 June 2020) marks one year before the EU Settlement Scheme application deadline of 30 June 2021. Already there have been over 3.6 million applications and, according to internal management figures, more than 3.3 million applications have been granted.
EEA citizens and their family members who have been granted pre-settled or settled status have secured their rights in UK law, ensuring that they will have the evidence they need to continue living and working in the UK – the country they call home.
The latest detailed official statistics show that the highest number of applications have so far come from Polish (697,900), Romanian (590,100) and Italian (363,600) nationals with more than 3.2 million applications coming from citizens living in England, 180,700 from Scotland, 59,400 from Wales and 59,700 from Northern Ireland.
Secure your status now by applying on GOV.UK
Continue readingWhy teach social justice?
I grew up in an estate built for the families of fishermen like my grandfather’s and although my parents chose to prioritise our education above everything else, they also kept us grounded by reminding us, regularly, that ours was a privileged position we should never take for granted.
I was 9 when I became aware of global-scale social injustices and 10 when I learned about racism and my educators spoke to me about the work of Doctor Martin Luther King, Stephen Biko, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and many others.
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I would have loved to have learned of George Floyd’s life in a completely different manner. Not as an epilogue written by others but as a story narrated in the first person. A story he could have chosen to tell in order to reflect his true self, not one told by or defined by the actions of others.
It has taken me a while to share my thoughts using the platform that being the Chair of NAWIC London and South East gives me because I realise that while it is an honour to be in this position, the role gives me a responsibility to do so in a way which is both honest and useful to justify my use of space and to help build collective awareness.
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Let’s connect!
Are you a Member?
Have you joined the NAWIC LDN&SE Online Community?
In March, our team created a private Community hub for our members to remain connected during the lock-down . We wanted to provide a safe place to share information and discuss any challenges in order to help each other.
Rich thinking for uncertain times (15% off)
RICH THINKING FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
In September 2019 Maria Coulter, The Construction Coach spoke at a NAWIC London and South-East Event entitled, “Rich Thinking, Neuroscience for Success”. Maria talked about the importance of knowing yourself, your values, any limiting beliefs that are holding you back and the difference having a sense of purpose and vision will make to your life.
Tips & Tricks for Updating CVs
by Karen Rothwell, Architecture Recruitment Consultant at HAUS Careers and Committee Member of Nawic London and South East
“During this time of a little unease and forced periods at home, it’s a great opportunity for reflection and self improvement. I know we have heard this a lot over last week, and some great suggestions like learn a language or to play an instrument. I’m going to suggest a simpler step – update your CV and portfolios.