Women in Forging
Who We Are
Women in Forging is a Networking Group created by the Forging Industry Association to help women in the forging industry connect, network, build relationships, mentor young women and empower females in the forging industry to continue to grow in leadership roles.
How We Can Help
- Leadership Training: Improve your leadership skills and get training on communication, delegation, time management, objective setting, and more - so that you can grow in your career.
- Industry Insight: Gain valuable industry insight from subject matter experts and other industry stakeholders.
- Workforce Development: Get access to prospective interns, apprentices and employees through a variety of channels including college and technical school connections. Discuss labor and workforce development with other women in the forging industry.
- Peer Networking: Connect and collaborate with other women in the industry through social media groups, virtual meetings and workshops, and in-person events.
Moderated by Ashleigh Walters, President, Onex, Inc. the Women in Forging panel session at Forge Fair 2021 covered topics such as transitioning into the next generation; men becoming mentors and allies to women in the industry; finding work/life balance; labor and workforce development; and more. Panelists included female leaders from FIA Member companies.
WiF Partnerships:
Click here to download an informational flyer.
Up to $5,000 scholarships are awarded to full-time graduate and undergraduate students attending a two- or four- year college or university in the fields of engineering, business, or a comparable area of study.
- Natalie Compton Colorado School of Mines
- Jennifer Johnson South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Olivia Schuler University of Pennsylvania
For more information, visit www.fierf.org/students
Interested in learning how to join the Women in Forging group? Please contact Amanda Dureiko at [email protected] or call 216-781-6260.
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