Women in Tech Cocktails with Andrea Abell NBCUs Chief Information Security Officer

Women in Tech Cocktails with Andrea Abell NBCUs Chief Information Security Officer Our fest with Andrea Abell was in the spring. Were working on new events with NBCUniversal for you to attend. Make sure you sign up for PowerToFly so we can see if youre good match for the next event In the meantime, you can also see all the jobs NBCUniversal has posted with us to find great candidates like you. Please join NBCUniversals 2nd Annual Women in Tech Talent Connect event Cocktails with Andrea Abell, NBCUniversals Chief Information Security Officer. PowerToFly is proud to co-host this years event with NBCUniversals Operations Technology Talent Acquisition Team. ---At this years Talent Connect event, you will have the opportunity to hear firsthand Andreas thoughts on the current state of cyber security and how her team and NBCU are paving their way in this ever increasing world of cyber threats. After the program, you will also have time to network with other top women in your field, top NB CU women leaders in cyber security, and PowertoFly.Agenda (Subject to Change)700pm - Check-In Networking over Food Drinks715pm - Event Kickoff720pm - Keynote Address by Michael Bradshaw, EVP CIO NBCUniversal735pm - Fireside Chat featuring Andrea Abell, NBCUniversals Chief Information Security Officer moderated by Jill Cusick, Dir. Talent Organizational Development750pm- Panel Discussion Audience QAIngrid Jones, Senior Director, Identity OperationsJessica Opet, Director PMOYasmine Abdillahi, Senior Director Risk Management and Information AssuranceMarissa Johnson, Director, Business Information Security Officer820pm - Closing Remarks825pm - Raffle + Networking over Food DrinksIf interested, NBCU is also hiring NBCU is considered one of the worlds leading media and entertainment companies, and proud to delivers content that entertains, informs and shapes our world. Some of their great benefits include a 401(k), an onsite gym, top-notch medical dental coverage, sneak peaks to mo vie premieres, and annual passes to the Universal Theme Parks Create Your Free Profile on PowerToFly and follow NBCU for updates on mora events and open roles.About our Events All RSVPd attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age. If you require accommodation to fully participate in this event, please schmelzglas hipowertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.Unfortunately, PowerToFly and the company it is holding an event on behalf of cannot admit outside recruiters to this particular event. Please email hipowertofly.com if you have any questions about this policy. One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot mora to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craf t areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sl edgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.