Escanaba, MI
When: Friday, January 23, 2026
Where: Ruth Butler Building within the U.P. State Fairgrounds (2401 12th Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829)
For more information please contact Kate Havel, khavel@nmu.edu.
Tentative Event Schedule
| 8:45-9:00 a.m. | Check-In |
| 9:00-9:30 a.m. | Intro/Stretch and Flex |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Group A: Woodworking Group B: Welding Group C: Trades |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45-11:45 a.m. | Group A: Welding Group B: Trades Group C: Woodworking |
| 11:45 a.m. -12:40 p.m. | Lunch/Prize Drawing/Trades Show |
| 12:40-1:40 p.m. | Group A: Trades Group B: Woodworking Group C: Welding |
| 1:45 p.m. | Dismissal |
Student Registration
Are you ready to explore various career paths within the construction industry? Register below for a day filled with hands-on activities, workshops and networking opportunities.
Teachers/guidance counselors wanting to register a group of students- Please reach out to khavel@nmu.edu ASAP for the group registration process.
Volunteer Registration
Women in Construction day wouldn't happen without our amazing volunteers. By sharing your knowledge, skills, and experiences, you can inspire young women to break barriers and explore exciting possibilities within the field. Volunteers must register 2 weeks prior to the event to allow time for a background check.
Chaperones and teachers register here.
Sponsor Commitment
The support of WIC Day sponsors allows for the provision of resources, materials, and experiences that enhance the event's quality and reach.
