Girls learn skills at “Nick” construction site

On Aug. 10, Miron Construction welcomed seventh- through tenth-grade girls from the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee to “Build Like A Girl,” giving them a chance to take part in construction activities at the site of the Nicholas Recreation Center at UW–Madison. During the visit, the girls learned from mentors working in the trades and gained hands-on experience with carpentry.

As part of a "Build Like a Girl" outreach event, nearly 15 seventh- through tenth-grade-aged girls from the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee visited the construction site for the Nicholas Recreation Center. Photo by: Jeff Miller

A supply of tools awaits participating girls. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Armani-Raven Nichols, right, learns carpentry skills. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Riding in a bucket lift, ironworker Jesse McKnight, at right, surprises Jamiah Jones, 14, with the chance to touch a ceiling beam more than 60 feet above the ground. Photo by: Jeff Miller

The girls learn to build a cement form in preparation for pouring concrete. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Participants spread and smooth the poured concrete. Photo by: Jeff Miller

For a finishing touch, the girls sign their names. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Kassedy Correa, 12, takes control of a crane. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Participants took home water bottles to remember the occasion. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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