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by Alicia Cannon on Oct 20, 2021
N.E.W stands for Non-Traditional Employment for Women. The purpose of N.E.W is to expose young women to a diverse array of careers in which women have typically been underrepresented. It gives students the opportunity to learn from the women who came before them, and to receive encouragement and advice. The A.K.Smith Career Center, located in Michigan City Indiana, hosted its own NEW Conference on October 20th. The event began with words from keynote speaker Alicia Cannon, the CEO of Apex Filling Systems.
“Stay Determined, Stay Focused and Don’t Take No for an Answer!”
Alicia spoke to an audience of local 8th grade girls about her journey to where she is now. She gave words of empowerment and advice, discussing a variety of traits that are crucial to being a CEO, including steps that can be taken to develop and nourish them. Her parting words were a reminder to stay determined, stay focused and to not take no for an answer.
Following the opening address, the event moved onto the next portion of the day, the roundtables. A variety of local women in non-traditional employment had come and set up tables, which the students would visit in small groups. They represented careers such as electricians, EMTs, police officers, as well as many other types of leadership positions such as CEO, COO, and CFO. Apex Filling Systems had a table with CEO Alicia Cannon, Procurement Specialist Pam Regenold, and Director of Finances Melissa Hamilton. In their roundtable discussions, the students had the opportunity to ask questions and to hear more about that specific career. Some tables even had hands-on asp
ects, such as the police officers who brought examples of equipment they wear every day which students were able to try on.
Service and Empathy
Apex Filling Systems has a culture of service and empathy that makes them stand out in their industry. C.E.O Alicia Cannon is dedicated to helping to open the door to non-traditional employment options to as many women as she can. Apex Filling Systems is proud to have been a part of the N.E.W Conference and to give back to their community.
Alicia Cannon
Integrity, honesty, and a dedication to delivering ambitious results serve as the central themes of Alicia’s career and are evident in every interaction she has with our clients. Her relationship-centered leadership style has paved the way for Apex Filling System’s culture of compassion & empathy, executed with accountability that ensures consistently great outcomes. As a learner for life, her pursuit of continuous personal and professional growth has led Apex Filling Systems to be recognized as an industry innovator in customer experience. Holding advanced degrees in the areas of engineering and management, she has a unique ability to analyze processes, identify potential problems before they arise, and develop standardized solutions to ensure every client of Apex Filling Systems enjoys a hassle-free, professional, and pleasant experience. Her leadership style has been influenced by the work of some of the most well-regarded thought leaders throughout the last 50 years. Among them are Jim Collins, Sally Hogshead, John Maxwell, and Tony Robbins.