National Women in Roofing (NWiR) and NCCER announced a formal agreement to mutually support each other’s organizations as they both seek to promote the roofing industry. “We know that representation matters when talking to people about why roofing is such a great industry, and it particularly matters when trying to recruit traditionally underrepresented populations,” says Brenna Driver, area sales manager of Owens Corning, member of the NWiR Board of Directors and chair of the Industry Recruitment Committee.

In addition, NWiR will support NCCER and other organizations through participation in the nationwide Careers in Construction Month, a campaign held every October to increase public awareness of construction careers, inspire the next generation of craft professionals and make an impact on the perceptions of a career in construction.

“We are looking forward to working with NWiR on increasing awareness of the roofing industry as a career option, and particularly reaching women to share available training, credentials and a fulfilling career pathway,” says Holly Mathis, Build Your Future manager for NCCER.