Women Raising the Bar

Today, we gathered for our annual Women Raising the Bar meeting to launch Women in Construction Week. It was wonderful to get together with all the women and take a moment to reflect on the various activities we've participated in over the past year. We welcomed Janice from Stilettos & Sneakers as our guest speaker, who enlightened us on the art of intergenerational conversations. “Stilettos & sneakers was formed to bridge the gap between generations of women to ensure all women can achieve personal and professional success” We finished the day by exploring and operating different kinds of equipment. Thank you to all that attended and we look forward to seeing you at our meeting next year! #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #WICWeek #TogetherWeRise Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC

Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC proudly welcomed 31 girls and adults from the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida on Saturday at our newest location in Lake Wales. The day kicked off with a safety briefing, followed by an exciting opportunity to explore roadway equipment and delve into the operations of an asphalt quality control lab. Participants also enjoyed a plant tour, gaining insights into the asphalt production process for road construction. The event concluded with a fun hands-on activity where they made "asphalt" cookies and engaged with a panel of women from the industry. The girls earned their “Paving the Way to Success” community partner badge and the “Tea & Talk” badge during this enriching experience. #GSWCF #AjaxPaving #Community

Our internal organization, Woman Raising the Bar, represented Ajax at this year’s Girl Scout Fest. At the event the girl scouts were able to explore paving operations, create a road sign craft, and even snap a picture on a roller. Woman Raising the Bar also partnered with Girl Scouts of West Central Florida to create the 'Paving the Way to Success' patch! This patch program will inspire Girl Scouts by informing them about careers for women in construction and teaching them the importance of roads in paving the way to a better future. Great job, Ladies! #GSWCF #girlscoutfest #ajaxpaving #womeninconstruction

Woman Raising the Bar represented Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC at this year’s Girl Scout Fest. Girls were able to dive into their four program pillars—entrepreneurship, life skills, the great outdoors, and STEM—by engaging in hands-on activities! The girls were able to explore paving operations, create a craft, and even snap a picture on the roller! Check out the patch program here and see what activities to complete in order to earn your 'Paving the Way to Success' patch! https://lnkd.in/eyRNQGst We look forward to our ‘Tea & Talk: Women of Construction with Ajax Paving, 11/16/24, 10 a.m. ‘ & plant tour in Lake Wales on November 16! https://gswcf.org/events #GirlScoutFest #WomenInConstruction

We are excited to announce a brand new patch partner at Girl Scout Fest on October 26 at the Florida State Fairgrounds! Have you ever wondered about the roads you travel on every day? From discovering civil engineering and asphalt to exploring the impact roads have on our community, Ajax Paving is helping Girl Scouts rethink the meaning of infrastructure. They emphasize how important roads are in paving the way to a better future! ? GSWCF's "Paving the Way to Success" is this year's new patch at Girl Scout Fest, featuring plenty of activities and a large construction vehicle for photo ops! Be among the first to earn these brand-new patches at the event or plan a troop activity at their Polk Plant on November 16: https://lnkd.in/eXErvQup. This patch has been generously sponsored by Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC. ?? For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/eFJQvf4Q. Thank you to?HCA Florida Healthcare, Simply Healthcare Plans and?TampaWell?for sponsoring this event. #GSWCF #GirlScouts #GirlScoutFest

We spent the morning setting up our space for Girl Scout Fest. ? Woman Raising the Bar partnered with Girl Scouts of West Central Florida to create the 'Paving the Way to Success' patch, debuting tomorrow! Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC is inspiring Girl Scouts and teaching how important roads are in paving the way to a better future! The girls will be able to secure their exclusive patch at this event, or have the opportunity to sign up for our plant tour in November!! #GSWCF #Community #STEM #WomenInConstruction

Women Raising the Bar is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida! In recent weeks, we've been diligently working together to create a Patch programs designed to help girls discover their passions, engage with their communities, and advocate for the issues they care about. Each program includes a set of activities that girls need to complete, and upon finishing, they will earn a patch to proudly display on the back of their uniforms! Excited to be at Girl Scout Fest October 26th! **Explore the Community Partner Patch Programs section and take a look at Paving the Way to Success - Ajax ** Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eyRNQGst Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC #GSWCF #PavingTheWayToSuccess #Community

The Twig Cares, Inc.'s 9th annual Fostering Feet Shoe Drive was a huge success. Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC is always excited to partner up for such a great cause. Thanks to all the participants, we gathered 680 pairs of shoes and raised an extra $700 to purchase more shoes! We greatly appreciate your support for the local foster children. Giving children shoes goes beyond a simple gift. It gives them the confidence to step into a brighter future! This event aims to support foster children by providing them with a selection of shoes to choose from while shopping. It ensures that they can get both what they want and what they need.

Despite advancements in gender equality, stereotypes and societal biases continue to impact a girl’s path and future decisions. The Barbie Dream Gap Project is a worldwide initiative committed to bridging the gap by confronting gender stereotypes and dismantling the biases that hinder girls from realizing their true capabilities. ? https://lnkd.in/eQfewvpD

Don't forget to swing by The Twig this Thursday, July 18th for Ajax's Fostering Feet event. Come by and donate your shoes in person. We would love to see you! Through this initiative, foster children are not only provided with essential items but are also given the opportunity to experience the joy of selecting items that reflect their unique personalities and interests!