Technical Services Inc. President Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Durham, NC, May 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president at the firm and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has received Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award. This award honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients are selected based on business accomplishments, community involvement and significant career milestones. Pineiro was recognized with fellow recipients at a luncheon on May 1 at the Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh. The winners will be profiled in a special issue of Triangle Business Journal on Friday, May 15.
“I am honored to accept the 40 Under 40 Award from Triangle Business Journal,” said Pineiro. “It is exciting to be recognized among a group of individuals who commit themselves to economic development and pride themselves on giving back to the community.”
About WOmen @ Work:
WOmen @ Work is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields. The organization was founded by Lisa Pineiro, a former cosmetologist who now owns her own electrical training and recruiting firm, Technical Services Inc. (TSI), in Durham, N.C. Pineiro saw the shortage of women in the construction industry and knew that this was a missed opportunity for many young women. As a result, Pineiro formed WOmen @ Work to persuade middle and high school age girls to embrace construction and other trades as a viable career path. Pineiro travels throughout the Southeast to spread her message during a hands-on program that allows young women to learn and exercise skills in construction. For more information, call Lisa Pineiro at (919) 620-8909.
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“I am honored to accept the 40 Under 40 Award from Triangle Business Journal,” said Pineiro. “It is exciting to be recognized among a group of individuals who commit themselves to economic development and pride themselves on giving back to the community.”
About WOmen @ Work:
WOmen @ Work is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields. The organization was founded by Lisa Pineiro, a former cosmetologist who now owns her own electrical training and recruiting firm, Technical Services Inc. (TSI), in Durham, N.C. Pineiro saw the shortage of women in the construction industry and knew that this was a missed opportunity for many young women. As a result, Pineiro formed WOmen @ Work to persuade middle and high school age girls to embrace construction and other trades as a viable career path. Pineiro travels throughout the Southeast to spread her message during a hands-on program that allows young women to learn and exercise skills in construction. For more information, call Lisa Pineiro at (919) 620-8909.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC
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