Build Like A Girl: Students from more than a dozen schools get a glimpse at construction careers

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jul 17, 2025 5:46 PM CDT

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 the field and the skills gap affecting the industry. CBS 58 photojournalist Kevin Weis was there -- just watch.