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Professional Development and Education (PD&E)

Chapter Chair: Brittany Cooper

Co-Chair: Open

The Professional Development & Education (PD&E) Committee within NAWIC serves as an educational and professional development resource for members, focusing on career growth and advancement within the construction industry.

Chapter Schedule

September 18, 2025: Emotional Intelligence on the Job - MSU Campus, Bozeman, MT

Explore how EQ influences safety, stress, and crew dynamics
Walks away with tools to respond, not react

September 27, 2025: NEF Block Kids - PGEC Gym, Great Falls, MT

The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition for children in K-6th grade and introduces them to construction careers.

October 3, 2025: Board Installation & Pinning Ceremony - 118 1st Ave S, Great Falls, MT

Introduction to the 2025-2026 Board Members
Networking, food, and drinks
Guest speaker: Dotty Johnson

October 8-10, 2025: Fall Conference Eugene, Oregon

Visit NAWIC.ORG for more info!

November 13, 2025: DiSC Workshop - Virtual/Hybrid (2 hours)

Understanding your DiSC personality preferences
Learn how to read and flex towards other personalities
Identify your default conflict style (based on DiSC + Thomas-Kilmann)

December 11, 2025: Virtual Holiday Party - Multiple Locations TBD

Members gather in several locations statewide areas to enjoy food, games, and fun!

January 8, 2026: Receiving Feedback Without Shutting Down - Virtual (2 hours)

Reframe feedback as information, not an insult
Identify your own default reactions to critical input
Practice staying open and curious, even when it’s tough

February 12, 2026: Giving Feedback with Confidence - Virtual (2 hours)

Learn a simple, effective feedback framework (FRISK)
Identify what gets in the way of giving feedback in male-dominated environments
Practice crafting clear, respectful feedback for different DiSC types

March 1-7, 2026: WIC Week

Stay tuned for more details

April 9, 2026: Work Smarter, Not Harder - Virtual (2 hours)

Explore real examples of how AI tools like ChatGPT can save time and reduce burnout
Busting myths: AI won’t replace you, but it will replace tasks
Time-saving templates: safety checklists, onboarding docs, workflows

April 14-18, 2026: PNW Spring Forum - Coeur d'Alene Resort, 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID