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!”
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
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.
