STRATEGY – Q1 2024:
Roll Over from 2023
COMPLETING
1 year financials
APPLYING
for government grants and bursaries
REVISING
and updating the website
GATHERING
membership information, creating mailing list
HOSTING
our first event on April 18
RELEASING
our first media roll out sponsored by ASCO Group of Companies
FINALIZING
our YouTube Video account
STRATEGY – Q2 2024:
Mentorship Program
Our Mentorship Program intends to allow members the opportunity to learn and
gain skills & techniques from a chosen and vetted panel of individuals in the
Construction, Development, Architectural & Project Management fields; allowing
them to share their knowledge and insight, while providing guidance to those with
a desire to grow as professionals and individuals.
OUTREACH INITIATIVE
• Invitation to select industry related mentors to volunteer
• Three levels will be included: Senior, Executive, and Intermediate
• The Executive team will personally review and approve volunteer mentors and
confirm volunteer commitment levels
• Once approved, mentor will fill out an intake sheet for the creation of their profile, and
availability on the NextGen Women website
VOLUNTEER TRAINING & SUPPORT
• In-house mentorship training and ongoing coaching will be provided by Professional
Coach, Mike Watkinson
MENTORSHIP PROCESS
• Full and detailed process will be written and outlined on the NextGen Women website
• Online portal for mentee applications and direct Calendly mentorship booking will be
built-out and included in the NextGen Women website
STRATEGY – Q3 2024:
Professional Development
CONTINUING EDUCATION
An integral part to professional growth is through
consistently staying up-to-date with new information,
contacts, and strategies. Continuing Education initiatives
& events we plan to include in our planning are:
• Individual and team coaching events
• Networking events
• Keynote speaker events
• Business developments seminars
RESOURCE LIBRARY
We plan to populate the ever-evolving Resource Library with up-to-date
information that will assist our our members in staying informed with the ability to
have high-level vetted information and tools at their fingertips.
• Available wage subsidies, training incentives, bursaries & grants
• Professional recruitment and employment strategies
• HR Policy & Implementation
• Personal and family financial planning
• Business banking and private wealth investing
• Legal and corporate document advice
STRATEGY – Q4 2024:
The Podcast
PODCAST PLAN & START UP
• Secure podcast studio and producer/editor for professional recording
• Build partnerships with existing industry related podcasts (ie: The Construction Life)
• Circulate a poll to our network to inquire about what topics women want to hear
• Create podcast schedule with confirmed guests and topics for 2023/2024
PODCAST MARKETING
• Podcast will be featured on the NextGen Women and NextGen Professional website
• Podcast will be highlighted in the NextGen Women and NextGen Professional
newsletters, distributed to the email list of contacts
• Social media outreach via LinkedIn and Instagram
• Cross promotion through participation as guests on industry related podcasts
POTENTIAL KEY TOPICS FOR EPISODE CONSIDERATION
• Diversity & Inclusion in the Construction Industry
• Workplace Harassment & Harassment Resolution
• Barriers to Working as a Woman in the Construction Industry
• Resume Building and Interview Resources
• Reviewing and Negotiating Contracts
