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May 14, 2024 12:00 AM UTC

Mentorship vs. Sponsorship

In a study by the National Center for Construction Research and Education, the findings point to the importance of sponsorship and that a lack of exposure and opportunities is holding women back. What women need to advance is someone in their corner advocating for the next move, giving them a high visibility project/tasks, and making the right introductions. Do you have a story or example of sponsorship?

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    Community Manager
    May 30, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    Yvonne - agreed! opportunities are great and should be given to well-deserving individuals but support and advocacy should be given along with those opportunities.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 3, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    I do not have a specific example, but I believe it is excellent when women take on a higher role in construction.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 3, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    Sponsorship and Mentorship are both key in the improvement and involvement of women in the construction industry. We, as construction leaders, need to seek out and encourage women to get plugged into a company that appreciates their thoughts and hard work.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 10, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    Hello Nina, Right out of college, I received mentorship/sponsorship from two ladies that I still remember to this day! As I have progressed in my career, I have not found individuals willing or if willing, they are not consistent. I am now in a position that I can be a sponsor or mentor. I do not find the younger new employees interested.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 12, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    I have seen only a couple of instances where women have been recognized. One that stands out to me is when a new CFO came in he recognized that our receptionist was capable of more. He started mentoring her to take on a new role within our company.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 14, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    We have been hiring many diverse interns, including women, in college to get a head start on learning construction methods. This sponsorship provides them insight on whether or not this type of career interest them.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 17, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    Christy Wow, your CFO sounds like a true embodiment of the sponsorship principle!
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    Community Manager
    Jun 20, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    There are a lot of examples of sponsorship at our company. We have several key positions held by women that encourage and teach other women!
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    Community Manager
    Jun 27, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    I am not sure I've seen many opportunities of sponsorship within our company, but I know women are valued and feel seen.
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    Community Manager
    Jun 27, 2024 12:00 AM UTC
    What is the difference between mentorship and sponsorship? When you have a mentor, you have someone working with you to learn the best practices in your field. A sponsor gives you the opportunity to become a member of a team. I was grateful for my sponsor who encouraged me try something I didn't know if I could do. Thanks to all the people who can see peoples possibilities!
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