Media Advisory: Request for media coverage
Contact: Trisha Mosher
WOMEN UNLIMITED
207-623-7576
tmosher@womenunlimited.org
What:
All members of the media are invited to join Women Unlimited for the 2010 Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference.
The two day conference is dedicated to providing information on the trades and “non traditional” career options to men, women and other minorities. Beginning with a career options fair on Friday March 19th, continuing with workshops and keynote speakers on the 20th.  More information is available at www.womenunlimited.org.
Keynote speakers include: Congressman Michaud, Peter Merfeld-Maine Turnpike Authority, Jonathan McDade-Federal Highway Administration, Theresa Savoy, Maine Department of Transportation, Laura Fortman-Commissioner Department of Labor, Elizabeth Mitchell, Maine Senate President, Dale McCormick, Maine Housing.
Workshops include a wide range of topics including: Exploration in Welding, Building Arc Forms, Job Seeking Tips in Tough Times, The CDL Experience, Basics of Rigging, Installing a Sump Pump, Budgeting, Retrofit Realizations, Be a solution to High Heating Bills, Licensed to Thrill (pyrotechnician), Oil Burn Tear Down & Live Fire.
Why:
In the State of Maine full-time, year-round Maine working women earn $.077 for every $1.00 corresponding Maine men earn (according to “Working Women in Maine initial indicators for Progress Report, 2006-Women’s Employment Issues Committee of the Maine Jobs Council).  Women are generally clustered into jobs which do not pay a livable wage. Nearly 15% of all Maine women live below the poverty line.
The 2010 Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference is designed to show Maine women, minorities and disadvantaged workers the scope of the work and job opportunities which are available to them. The Maine Tradeswomen’s conference is dedicated to introducing Maine women, minorities and disadvantaged workers to “non traditional trades” and occupations.
Where and When:
Senator Inn,
284 Western Ave. Augusta
Friday March 19th  1-5pm
Saturday March 20Â 7:30am-5pm