Pre-Conference Certificate Programs
Take your conference experience further with a full-day or half-day certificate
program offered the Wednesday before Annual Conference main programming.
These intensive, hands-on courses are open to all professionals.
Construction Majority Industry Training
CMIT Certificate Program
A full-day immersive certificate program designed to strengthen safety culture across the construction industry. Participants learn to recognize harmful behaviors, intervene effectively, and build shared-responsibility systems that reduce risk and improve retention for every role on the job.
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno NV
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Office, field, contractors, suppliers, owners, union and non-union professionals
NAWIC Member
$499
Non-member
$699
What You Earn
Certificate of completion
Participant workbook and intervention tools
30-day culture implementation plan
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Safety culture foundations Explores how substance use intersects with safety culture in construction and what that means for your organization. |
| 02 |
The 5D intervention model Introduces a structured approach to identifying and responding to impairment on the job site. |
| 03 |
Role-based scenario labs Hands-on practice working through real workplace situations based on your role and responsibilities. |
| 04 |
Supporting impacted individuals Covers resources and referral pathways for supporting employees while maintaining a safe work environment. |
| 05 |
Organizational systems & policy Reviews how to evaluate and strengthen your organization’s existing policies and response systems. |
| 06 |
30-day implementation planning Participants leave with a concrete action plan they can begin applying in their organization right away. |
Mentorship Fundamentals & Best Practices
Mentor Certificate Program
A focused, research-based workshop giving construction professionals the practical tools to mentor with intention and confidence. Leave with a 90-day mentor plan, ready-to-use templates, and a tracked metric, everything you need to accelerate mentee development and strengthen your organization’s leadership pipeline.
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno NV
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Professionals seeking to formalize or enhance their mentoring skills
NAWIC Member
$299
Non-Member
$399
What You Earn
Certificate of completion
90-day mentor plan and templates
Access to national mentor registry
| A |
The strategic mentor Focuses on how to approach mentoring with intention, from setting expectations to structuring the relationship early on. |
| B |
Communication mastery Practical techniques for asking better questions, giving feedback, and navigating harder conversations with mentees. |
| C |
Career development & sponsorship Examines the mentor’s role in actively supporting a mentee’s career growth and visibility within the industry. |
| D |
Measurable impact & assessment Participants build a 90-day mentoring plan with goals and checkpoints to track progress after the program ends. |
Ready to add a program?
Add either program to your Annual Conference registration as an add-on, or purchase a certificate program on its own. Full conference registration is not required to attend.
