2023 Grand Rapids, Michigan
When: Friday, October 6th 2023
Where: West Michigan Construction Institute
801 Century Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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 graphic technology, woodworking, trade opportunities, leadership, and construction management. Throughout the day, they will learn from, and interact with, dynamic women working in these areas who are volunteering their time.
For more information please contact Kate Havel, khavel@nmu.edu.
Tentative Event Schedule
| 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Check-In |
| 9:30am - 9:45am | Intro/Stretch & Flex |
| 9:45am - 10:40am | Group A: Woodworking Group B: Construction Management Group C: Trades |
| 10:40am - 10:45am | Move |
| 10:45am - 11:40am | Group A: Construction Management Group B: Trades Group C: Woodworking |
| 11:40am - 12:10pm | Lunch |
| 12:10pm - 1:05pm | Group A: Trades Group B: Woodworking Group C: Construction Management |
| 1:05pm - 1:10pm | Move |
| 1:10pm - 1:30pm | Wrap Up |
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.
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.
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
