A construction company welcomed the next generation of women with its first Build Like a Girl event. Miron Construction in Lake Hallie held the event on Thursday, July 18 for girls in seventh to tenth grade. The girls constructed a brick wall, made benches and […] Read more
According to Miron Construction, women make up just 10.9% of the construction industry and only 1% of the field workers. To combat this, Miron hosted an annual event on Thursday to showcase the opportunities women have in the field. The eighth annual Build Like a […] Read more
About seven years ago, Jenna Johanknecht thought construction was interesting but just couldn’t picture herself working in the industry. That’s when her father signed her and her sister up for Neenah-based Miron Construction Co.’s annual Build Like a Girl event. One of the topics Johanknecht […] Read more
The annual “Build Like a Girl” event wrapped up Thursday afternoon at Miron Construction in Menasha. Inside what experts consider to be a medium-sized crane, Emma Nordlinder does her best to maneuver a red round ball into a steel drum below.
Fifteen girls had the chance to learn how to put hammers and nails to the test in construction Thursday. The event titled Build Like a Girl shows young girls that they can have a career in the construction industry. The event has a hands-on portion […] Read more
On Aug. 10, Miron Construction Co., Inc. will welcome 16 female students to its Wausau office for its first ever Build Like a Girl Wausau event. The day-long program aims to showcase opportunities for women in the construction industry and combat both the severe lack of women in the […] Read more
Miron Construction welcomed nearly 30 female students to its Neenah headquarters for the seventh annual Build Like a Girl event on June 15. The day-long program showcased opportunities for women in the construction industry and hopes to combat both the severe lack of women in the […] Read more
Miron Construction welcomed students to their headquarters on Thursday for the annual Build Like a Girl event. High school and middle school girls passionate about building got a day full of hands-on activities. “Usually, at the beginning of the day, they’re quiet and shy,” said […] Read more
Nearly 30 girls are getting to spend the day learning about a potential career in construction in Neenah. Miron Construction says women make up only 10.9 percent of the construction industry and one percent of laborers are female. Miron’s seventh annual build like a girl […] Read more
On June 15, Miron Construction Co., Inc. will welcome 30 female students to its Neenah headquarters for the seventh annual Build Like a Girl event. The day-long program aims to showcase opportunities for women in the construction industry and combat both the severe lack of […] Read more
