Why sponsor Women in Construction Day?
Participant Benefits
- Hands-on experience with a few different facets of the industry
- Scholarship opportunities for a gateway to a Baccalaureate degree at NMU
- Apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of trades
- Internship and full-time opportunities with small and large companies within Michigan and beyond
- Lunch, a tee-shirt and other giveaways from participating sponsors
- Exposure to female professionals in the Architectural, Construction and Engineering (ACE) pathway
Sponsor Benefits
- Visible and meaningful recognition in a variety of ways related to the event.
- Assistance to develop interest in, and education for, the ACE pathway
- A consistent funnel of talented and ambitious homegrown employees
- A well-trained and diverse workforce for years to come
- Employee engagement and mentoring opportunities for your employees to help showcase your company to interested students
Sponsor Levels
Presenting Sponsor ($10,000+)
- Named as Presenting Sponsor(s) in joint press release(s) and invitation to participate in all media opportunities
- Speaking opportunity at event
- Prominent logo on participant giveaway bags
- Prominent name/logo on registration website, promotional posters & event materials
- Logo on event t-shirt (sleeve) and company banner displayed at event
- Prominent recognition in annual newsletter with information & link to company website
- Social media recognition including multiple posts with your logo/company name
Leading Sponsor ($5,000+)
- Logo on participant giveaway bags
- Prominent logo on registration website, promotional posters & event materials
- Prominent logo on event t-shirt (back) and signage
- Prominent recognition in annual newsletter with information & link to company website
- Social media recognition including multiple posts with your logo/company name
Operating ($2,500+)
- Logo on registration website, promotional posters & event materials
- Logo on event t-shirt (back) and signage
- Recognition in annual newsletter with link to sponsor website
- Social media recognition including multiple posts with your logo/company name
Supporting Sponsor ($1,000+)
- Name on registration website, promotional posters, and event material
- Recognition in annual newsletter with link to company website
- Social media recognition including multiple posts with your logo/company name
Swag Sponsor
- Are you able to provide door prizes or bag stuffers for our 125 attendees?
- Based on the value of the donation, you'll get the benefits of the appropriate sponsor level (above)
- Plus we’ll give you an additional, personalized shout-out on all of our social media channels!
sponsor commitment form
A Note on Scholarships
Another primary objective of NMU Women in Construction Day is to establish resources to support the academic achievement of students who are pursuing a career in construction management. Any funds received through sponsorship support that exceed the operational cost of NMU Women in Construction Day will be allocated to the Construction Management Fund at Northern Michigan University to support students enrolled at Northern Michigan University who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
About NMU’s Construction Management Program
Located in Marquette, Michigan, NMU’s faculty strive to prepare students to be competent in coordinating all phases of building construction including estimating, scheduling, writing contracts, purchasing materials and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors. Graduates may begin as project managers, field engineers, safety coordinators, estimators, virtual/ integrated systems coordinators or superintendents.