Galveston College to host 2025 Women In Industry Conference on April 1
ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, Worley, and Others Return as Sponsors
GALVESTON, Texas (Jan. 30, 2025) – 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 Tuesday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT. 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, Texas.
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. To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-women-in-industry-conference-tickets-1028084928697.
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 confirmed sponsors as of Jan. 30, 2025.
“Hosting the Women In Industry Conference is truly the highlight of my career,” commented 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 starting at $5,000. Sponsor benefits include exhibitor space, marketing exposure, access to potential employees, and networking with industry professionals, among others.
Lewis-Jasper is available to share positive feedback from past sponsors and to discuss 2025 sponsorship opportunities. Please contact her at [email protected] or 409-944-1404 for more information.
Click here to access the sponsorship packet (PDF)
Comments from 2024 Conference Participants
“The energy in this room is empowering. Knowing that I have so many women rooting for me is inspiring. Attending the Women In Industry Conference has opened my eyes to the endless number of possibilities and opportunities that await me,” commented Neia Vargas, 8th grade student at Central Middle School in Galveston, Texas.
“The Women in Industry Conference is great. I feel welcome. I feel safe. I feel understood. And I feel like I can find so many people just like me who are also wondering what they want to do further in life and here we all feel that support, said Aranza Oliver high school student.
“There were so many wonderful speakers and role models from leading industry companies at the Women In Industry Conference. They demonstrated that being a woman in this field is a challenge AND an exciting opportunity,” commented Sophie Garcia, Galveston College dual credit welding student and Ball High School junior
For more information, please visit 2025 Women In Industry Conference.
Watch the 2024 Women In Industry Conference video:
About Galveston College
Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education, and community service programs. For more information, please visit https://gc.edu/.
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