Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges which comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – will host the 2025 Women In Industry Conference on April 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Now in its eighth year, the Women In Industry Conference will attract more than 1,300 high school girls and women who want to learn about careers in petrochemical, construction, avionics, biotech and IT industries. The conference will be held at the Moody Gardens Convention Center, located at One Hope Boulevard in Galveston. 

This popular event typically sells out in weeks. Registration is now open, and the fee is $25 per person. This fee includes breakfast and lunch. 

In addition to Galveston College, the consortium includes Alvin Community College, Brazosport College, College of the Mainland, Houston Community College, Lee College, Lone Star College, San Jacinto College and Wharton County Junior College. Representatives from all nine colleges will be available at the conference to discuss education and training programs, financial aid, student services and career services. 

ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, Worley, Chevron Phillips Chemical, OxyChem, The Chemours Company, PCL Industrial Construction, Olin, Arkema, INEOS, Shell USA, Turner Industries Group LLC, Freeport LNG Development, L.P., Dow, and Bechtel are among the sponsors this year. 

“Hosting the Women In Industry Conference is truly the highlight of my career,” said Vera Lewis-Jasper, dean of technical and professional education at Galveston College. “Over the past eight years, we have empowered thousands of girls and women to pursue careers in male-dominated industries, breaking barriers and building new futures. This conference provides vital career opportunities and fosters meaningful connections between young women and the trailblazing professionals who have paved the way. We encourage middle school and high school girls, college students, veterans, and women in career transitions to join us for a day that could change the course of their lives.”  

In addition to morning and lunch keynote sessions featuring leaders from ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, and Worley, the conference includes breakout sessions that run from 9:15 a.m. until 12:20 p.m. Booth exhibitors will welcome attendees throughout the day. 

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsor benefits include exhibitor space, marketing exposure, access to potential employees, and networking with industry professionals, among others.  

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected] or call 409-944-1404. 

For more information about the Women In Industry Conference, please visit: https://www.gulfcoastcc.org/event/2025-women-in-industry-conference/.  

To watch the 2024 Women In Industry Conference video, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p7-jSMeBIc.   

 

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