2nd Annual Women in Construction Expo

The Women In Construction Expo is an educational and outreach event organized by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and it’s Small Firm Advisory Committee, in conjunctions with the National Association of Women in Construction, and the Women’s Business National Council. The 2nd Annual Women In Construction Expo will further our goals to empower women in the trades by proving tips on how to enter pre-apprenticeship programs, begin a career in the construction industry, promote skill-building, and navigate through the contract bidding process. Attendees will also learn about construction opportunities with the SFPUC.

Event Location: Hotel Whitcomb *NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED

Mistress of Ceremony - Kathryn How, Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure, SFPUC

7:30 a.m. Registration opens
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Light Breakfast Commences
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program Commences

Presenters:
Linda Alvarado, CEO, Alvarado Construction, Inc.
Tracy Cael, Director, Hetchy System Improvement Program, SFPUC
Karen Kubick, Director, Sewer System Improvement Program, SFPUC
Juanita Douglas, Retired Trades Woman

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break

Workshops

Mistress of Ceremony Lee Cunningham, President, BT Metals

Morning Sessions:
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Education pipeline to the construction industry
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Break
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Brief Remarks: Naomi Kelly, City Administrator, City and County of San Francisco

Afternoon Sessions:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bidding with the SFPUC
2:30 p.m. – 3:30p.m. Tools you need to start your own construction firm
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Raffle Drawings
4:00 p.m. Conclusion