b"participated in various roles over theI needed to take on some of theAM: Absolutely, I have seen noticeable past eight years. I believe I can bringchallenges of developing my careerchanges in the industry since my career continuity and passion to our goalswithin the construction industry. Beingbegan. The whole construction industry and continue the vision of creating aexposed to women who are in differenthas taken positive steps to become more community of women in Manitobasstages of building their careers ininclusive in that they are providing more construction industry. Through ourthe industry has in turn provided mesupport and opportunities for women to professional development workshops,the insight to try to help instill thatstay in the industry. You can find more social and networking events andconfidence in others along the way. women in senior roles than I have seen quarterly newsletter, we can continueBM: Have you seen the industrybefore. With that said, there is still a to provide opportunities for women inchange regarding women inlong way to go, and MWC is one of the our industry to come together and shareconstruction since the inception organizations that is advocating forknowledge and experiences. The goals Iof MWC? that change.have for my term as chair are to continue to promote women in our industry, to provide opportunities for networking and to build connections within the field to ensure we are represented.Alyssa Malenchak, MWC Secretary Bird Construction Find the right employee that knows the value of work. Find the right employee that knows the value of work. BUILD MANITOBA: While youre board of directors, there are also someHire a Veteran.welcoming some fresh faces to theHire a Veteran.of you who have been with MWC for a long time. Talk about the history andHHeelmlmeetsts t oto H Haarrddhhaattss C Caannaaddaa i sis a a r reeggisistteerreedd n noottffoorrpprrooffiittoorrggaanniizzaattiioonnpprroovviiddiinngglongevity you have with MWC. ooppppoorrtutunnitiiteiess i nin t hthee c coonnsstrtruuccttioionn a anndd r reelalatteeddinindduussttrriieessffoorrsseerrvviinngg,,ttrraannssiittiioonniinnggALYSSA MALENCHAK: MWC was established around the time I wasaanndd f oformrmeer rm miliiltiatarryy. .H Heelmlmeettss t oto H Haarrddhhaattss i sis t thheelleeaaddiinnggccoonnssttrruuccttiioonniinndduussttrryybeginning my career in construction,ggaatetewwaayy f oforr t hthee m meenn a anndd w woommeenn w whhoo h haavveesseerrvveeddiinnCCaannaaddaassmmiilliittaarryyAAllllcclliieennttssand although I didn't sit on the board ataarere v veerrifiifeiedd a ass s seerrvviningg o orr f oforrmmeerr m miliiltitaarryy, ,t thheeirirffaammiillyymmeemmbbeerrss, , RReesseerrvviissttssaannddthe time, I did attend their events. MWCSenior Cadets of the Army, Navy and Sea Cadets.events provided me with an avenueSenior Cadets of the Army, Navy and Sea Cadets.into the construction industry that was welcoming and less intimidating. I wasTESTIMONIAL:TESTIMONIAL:TESTIMONIAL:able to gain exposure to people and Seekkining emplg emplooymened tt wo was vork wery diith tffhe ticulet bamec aat Husee olmef Cts tO o Hardhats (H2H) while attempting to enter S yment was very difficult because of COVVIDID1919. H. Heelmelmetts Ts To Ho Harardhdhaatts hs haas bs beeeneneeas recommendI wparts of the industry that I wouldn't n nothing but supportive the entire process from signing up to pressenenttining me opg me opttiionons ws wiitthh m my y othinrag budes indust supptrory ftor cive tivhe enilian empltire prooycmentess f. Tromhe r seprigneinsg up tentatio prves oef H2H contacted me promptly and the tinterest and skillset in mind.have otherwise. inbeterganes tt ano asd sksist me willset init minh enerd.gy in securing me with a job and provided valuable career guidance. It way arThey are prBM: Its evident that MWC membersThe s impre preosofesifesvsse hosionalionalw r, r, rapieespspd tononhe H2H td quid quicckkleylyam, an, an cd ard aromme ine inuniformformcateaad and prttiivvee. W. Wiitthoh tv tihedheeir hed prir heudlp,lp,ent f I w I waaes abls abledbae te tck wo co chohilhoe oosse e rhe skilled trao cde I wivilianan jt tob mo do,ar anked gts. Toht inank yto a unou vierony m.Aucrleh.e LS.have developed strong connections,t tansitioning tthe skilled trade I want to do, and got into a union.Arlee L. tefan A.both personal and professional, through their involvement in MWC. Tell us about that and what its meant forContact: helmetstohardhats.caContact: helmetstohardhats.cayou to have a community like MWC. Email: contactus@helmetstohardhats.caAM [The MWC community] hasEmail: contactus@helmetstohardhats.caToll-free: (855) 238-9707provided me with the confidenceToll-free: (855) 238-9707Issue 1 Spring Edition 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 35"