Building Futures: Career Pathways in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)

Looking to reimagine your professional journey, strengthen your skills, or explore a new direction? This 4-hour seminar invites adults of all backgrounds to learn what’s possible within the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Gain a clear understanding of what these industries encompass and discover the wealth of opportunity they offer. You may already be qualified for a career you didn’t even know existed! In celebration of Women’s History Month, you’ll hear from accomplished women leaders in AEC as they share their personal stories of success, challenges, and lessons learned. Through engaging presentations, interactive exploration, and an expert panel discussion, you’ll gain insight into real-world career paths, education and training requirements, as well as current job opportunities here in Northern Nevada and beyond. Leave inspired, informed, and ready to take your next step toward a rewarding career in AEC.

Featured Speakers:

• Becky Murway, Director of Operations, Frame Architecture, Inc.

  • As Director of Operations, I work directly under our Owner and Principal Architect to ensure the business runs smoothly and our staff and clients are taken care of. I have various roles including Project Management, Business Development, Communication and Coordination with clients and consulting Engineers as well as overseeing our Marketing efforts and our community outreach.

• Amanda Laufer-Valle, Project Manager, Turner Construction

  • "I am able to maintain the passion for construction that I brought day one (when interviewing to be an intern at Levi's Stadium - Go Niners!) thanks to the dynamic work occurring on and off our project sites. Besides creating state-of-the-art infrastructure, I enjoy developing and maintaining the relationships I've made on each job across all project stakeholders, including developers, owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers. I am intrinsically motivated to continue to increase opportunities in this amazing industry. Making impact is my purpose."

• Kristin Hilmer, Vice President, Cumming Group

  • "I am able to maintain the passion for construction that I brought day one (when interviewing to be an intern at Levi's Stadium - Go Niners!) thanks to the dynamic work occurring on and off our project sites. Besides creating state-of-the-art infrastructure, I enjoy developing and maintaining the relationships I've made on each job across all project stakeholders, including developers, owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers. I am intrinsically motivated to continue to increase opportunities in this amazing industry. Making impact is my purpose."

• Danielle McHugh, Marketing Manager, Turner Construction

  • With a military background and passion for creativity, Danielle entered the construction industry with limited exposure to AEC and quickly immersed herself in the world of proposals, trade shows, and golf tournaments.
    
    She brings a sharp attention to detail, strong organization skills, and disciplined execution to everything she does, and can't imagine not having taken the leap into this career field.

• More Speakers To Be Announced