When: Friday, March 21
Where: Holly High School
6161 E Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442
The Northern Michigan University Construction Management program is pleased to announce the NMU Women in Construction Day, a one-day event presented by female professionals in the construction industry. This exciting hands-on career exploration event offers high school students a unique opportunity to discover and experience options that are traditionally viewed as male-oriented. NMU Women in Construction Day is free of charge, limited to 75 participants and is open to all genders.
The construction industry has one of the smallest gender wage gaps (91.3%) between women and men, yet women account for only 9.9% of its workforce according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report. NMU Women in Construction Day is designed to allow students to interact with females in the industry to learn more about their story of how they came to this career.
Students will complete projects in a safe and well-supervised environment in areas such as welding, graphic technology, woodworking, trade opportunities, leadership, and/or construction management. Throughout the day, they will learn from, and interact with, dynamic women working in these areas who are volunteering their time.
Hurry! Registration closes on March 7, 2025!
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: Construction Management Group C: Trades |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45-11:45 a.m. | Group A: Construction Management Group B: Trades Group C: Woodworking |
| 11:45 a.m. -12:40 p.m. | Lunch/Prize Drawing |
| 12:40-1:40 p.m. | Group A: Trades Group B: Woodworking Group C: Construction Management |
| 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.
Student Registration is now FULL! Please reach out to Kate Havel at khavel@nmu.edu with any questions.
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.
Our Sponsors
