Women in Textile Services (WITS) Connections

Building a Strong Professional Network and Finding Mentors

Join TRSA’s Women in Textile Services Network Virtual Connection on October 22 for a collaborative discussion on networking, mentorship, and professional growth. Connect with peers from across the industry, exchange experiences, and gain practical insights for building a strong network that supports long-term career growth.
 

Discussion Topics

• What role has mentorship played in your career?
• How do you build meaningful professional relationships?
• What qualities make someone a valuable mentor or sponsor?

Why Participate?

• Create Meaningful Connections: Expand your network by engaging with professionals from a variety of roles and career stages.
• Gain Guidance and Inspiration: Explore how mentors and sponsors can provide valuable support, perspective, and opportunities for growth.
• Learn from Shared Experiences: Exchange ideas, challenges, and success stories with peers who understand the unique dynamics of the textile services industry.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing relationships, find a mentor, or broaden your professional network, this Virtual Connection offers a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow industry professionals.

The Women in Textile Services Network (WITS) is dedicated to advancing leadership, confidence, and opportunity for women across the linen, uniform, and facility services industry. Through education, mentorship, and community-building, the Network empowers women at every career stage to grow, lead, and shape the future of the industry.
 

Experience TRSA’s Virtual Connections: Engage, Exchange, Excel

Join TRSA’s virtual connections on Zoom and experience the dynamic networking of small, face-to-face TRSA meetings. These sessions bring together a diverse group of participants, from owners and presidents to managers and staff, creating a vibrant environment for idea exchange and collaboration.

Exciting Features:

• Collaboration: Share valuable insights while benefiting from TRSA’s advocacy, certification, research, and industry data.
• Impactful Discussions: Delve into topics that influence immediate and future operations, exploring the evolution of today’s techniques into tomorrow’s solutions.
• Flexible Agendas: Enjoy a balanced approach to thorough topic exploration and timely progression to new subjects.
• Networking Opportunities: Build and maintain vital industry contacts for future collaboration.
• Diverse Perspectives: Engage in conversations facilitated by members and subject matter experts, ensuring a rich variety of viewpoints instead of a single instructor’s perspective.

These sessions are essential for comparing practices, addressing common industry challenges, and navigating the current economic and social landscape. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with your industry peers!

When you register, you receive a Zoom link for your calendar and agenda updates. Connections are not recorded.

Comments from past roundtable participants:

• “We get needed information without having to take very much time away from our day.”
• “It was my first time so I did not know a lot of other members other than those from my company but I was able to meet new members.”
• “I enjoy the opportunity to talk openly and receive feedback and valuable input.”
• “Informative with the ability to ask written questions or speak.”
• “I was reminded of resources that already exist when I am working to assist customers.”
• “This was helpful to keep on top of the critical issues facing our Industry.”
• “Everyone gets a chance to discuss agenda and off-agenda items and get a good feel for what folks are thinking.”