This episode of Brews and Blueprints features Dave Walsh, the executive vice president of human resources at Neenah, Wisconsin-based Miron Construction. The Daily Reporter’s Ethan Duran and Walsh discuss Miron’s efforts to encourage more women to join the construction industry and how the company tackles […] Read more
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Girls from more than a dozen local schools on Thursday, July 17, got a glimpse at a career in construction. It was the ninth annual “Build Like A Girl” event, which organizers hope will combat the severe lack of women in […] Read more
An event meant to “bulldoze stereotypes” about women in the construction industry is coming to Milwaukee on July 17. Neenah-based Miron Construction will host its ninth annual Build Like a Girl event, which will introduce girls in grades 7-10 representing 17 area schools to opportunities […] Read more
MENASHA, WI — The task of building confidence through exposure to the building industry is put on display in Menasha. Some 30 young women take part in the ninth annual., hands-on “Build Like a Girl” program with help from Miron Construction.
On Thursday, June 26, Miron Construction Co., Inc. welcomed nearly 30 female students to its Neenah headquarters for the ninth annual Build Like a Girl event. The day-long program aims to showcase opportunities for women in the construction industry and combat the severe lack of […] Read more
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) – According to industry organizations, women make up roughly 10% of Wisconsin’s construction industry workforce. On Thursday, 7th to 10th grade girls from across the state were able to learn construction skills through “Build Like a Girl” held at Miron Construction in […] Read more
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Over 30 girls in 7th through 10th grade got their hands dirty at the 9th annual Build Like a Girl event hosted by Miron Construction. During the event, the participants rotated through stations, learning different aspects of the construction industry. They […] Read more
An event meant to “bulldoze stereotypes” about women in the construction industry is coming to Neenah. Neenah-based Miron Construction will host its ninth annual Build Like a Girl event, which will introduce 30 girls to explore opportunities for women in the construction industry at the […] Read more
The day President Donald Trump took office, he immediately issued executive orders dissolving federal programs, offices, roles, grants and performance requirements related to DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion). The next day, another executive order “encouraged” private sector businesses to “end illegal DEI discrimination and preferences,” […] Read more
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