Women in Stone Webinar Scholarship

OBERLIN, Ohio & CHESTERTOWN, N.Y – The Women in Stone program is now accepting applications for a scholarship providing a one-year all-access pass to the MIA+BSI Webinar Series.

Applications will be accepted until April 29. Applicants must have less than five years of experience in the natural stone industry, work for an MIA+BSI member company for at least six months prior to applying.

Applicants will be asked to include a 500- to 750-word typed essay explaining their commitment to the natural stone industry and why they’re seeking a career in natural stone. The essay should include information about an applicant’s current job, knowledge level and future goals in the industry.

The Women in Stone Webinar Scholarship was created to help women advance their careers in the stone industry through education. It supports the program’s mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in the stone industry.

“One of the goals of Women in Stone is to be an essential partner in the success of members by expanding on existing educational offerings,” said Kim Dumais of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, and 2016 co-chair of the Women in Stone Steering Committee. “Not only will the recipient of the Women in Stone Webinar Scholarship have the opportunity to gain valuable technical and practical knowledge, she will also gain knowledge in effective communication strategies key in establishing successful relationships within all aspects of our industry.”

Past webinars in the MIA+BSI webinar series have covered safety, communication and leadership skills, and design trends.

Applicants must have less than five years of experience in the natural stone industry, work for an MIA+BSI member company for at least six months prior to applying, and be employed by an MIA+BSI member company at the time the award is presented.

To access an application and learn more about the Women in Stone program, please visit www.marble-institute.com/womeninstone.

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