Ivy Pennington
Senior Vice President - People Operations MYCON General Contractors
Ivy Pennington is Vice President of People Operations at MYCON General Contractors, where she drives award-winning culture, learning, and wellness strategies. With over 20 years in HR, she launched MYCON University, a groundbreaking internal development platform, and leads initiatives that support workforce growth, wellbeing, and industry collaboration. Ivy champions equity through external partnerships, including CMAP with Texas A&M, and serves on nonprofit boards supporting women and youth. An immigrant and lifelong learner, she holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and MJD in Labor & Employment Law. Ivy’s leadership continues to shape MYCON and the construction industry through purpose, care, and opportunity.
Seminars
- Learn how MYCON General Contractors partnered with Texas A&M and the U.S. Department of Labor to create a workforce development program aimed at attracting next-generation and diverse talent into the construction industry
- Discover how the program reduces financial barriers by offering industry certificates, college credit, and paid internships to students and adults exploring new career paths
- Explore the strategy for building long-term employment pipelines through hands-on training, mentorship, and direct pathways into the construction workforce
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair
- What are some key factors to consider when building partnerships for workforce development?
- How can financial barriers be effectively reduced to encourage more diverse participation in training programs?
- What role does mentorship play in supporting career growth within the construction industry?
