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title: Blog | Michigan Construction
description: Michigan Construction will help match your interests and skills with available careers, education and training opportunities.
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# Blog

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2_RosietheRiveter_Facebook.jpg?width=596&name=2_RosietheRiveter_Facebook.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/advice-from-women-in-construction-in-michigan)

## [Advice from Women in Construction](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/advice-from-women-in-construction-in-michigan)

Women are building their careers in the construction industry, learning from colleagues and encouraging other women to explore construction as a field for a challenging, fulfilling career. Below is a roundup of advice we received from real women working in Michigan's construction industry.

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Women%20in%20Construction%20-%203%20tips%20(1).png?width=365&name=Women%20in%20Construction%20-%203%20tips%20(1).png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/women-in-construction-3-tips)

## [Women in Construction: Three Essential Tips to Building Your Career](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/women-in-construction-3-tips)

One of the most pressing issues in all industries today is the lack of diversity, especially gender diversity. Yet,...

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumers%20Concrete2%20.jpg?width=365&name=Consumers%20Concrete2%20.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/consumers-concrete-women-in-construction-melissa-kline)

## [Women in Construction: Melissa Kline feels empowered in her career](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/consumers-concrete-women-in-construction-melissa-kline)

Melissa Kline knows she stands out in a room of her colleagues, many of whom are men.

As a sales manager for [Consumers...](http://www.consumersconcrete.com/)

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Consumers%20Concrete2%20.jpg?width=365&name=Copy%20of%20Consumers%20Concrete2%20.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/women-in-construction-kari-johnson-consumers-concrete)

## [Women in Construction: Kari Johnson uses tech skills to problem solve](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/women-in-construction-kari-johnson-consumers-concrete)

Working in the construction industry means Kari Johnson looks forward to getting up every day and coming to work,...

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash.jpg?width=365&name=dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-the-evolution-of-leadership-and-leadership-branding)

## [The Evolution of Leadership and Leadership Branding](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-the-evolution-of-leadership-and-leadership-branding)

Today's job seekers want development and training. That's the most desired benefit millennials say they want from their...

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tools-864983_1920.jpg?width=365&name=tools-864983_1920.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/gaylord-high-school-offers-skilled-trades-class)

## [Gaylord High School Offers Skilled Trades Class](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/gaylord-high-school-offers-skilled-trades-class)

Juniors and seniors at [Gaylord High School](https://www.gaylordschools.com/) will get a jump on learning about operating and repairing heavy equipment...

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/first-aid-4089599_1920.jpg?width=365&name=first-aid-4089599_1920.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/abcsemi-safety-training-2020)

## [Registration Opens for ABC SE MI Safety Training Courses](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/abcsemi-safety-training-2020)

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern MI has opened registration for a number of safety training...

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDOT%20OJT%201-1.png?width=365&name=MDOT%20OJT%201-1.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/mdot-on-the-job-training)

## [On the Job Training with MDOT](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/mdot-on-the-job-training)

With a growing need for construction workers, the [Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) On-the-Job Training](https://pages.michiganconstruction.com/michigan.gov/mdotojt)...

[![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Truckload%20of%20Books%20Header.png?width=365&name=Truckload%20of%20Books%20Header.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/win-a-truckload-of-books-for-reading-month-2020)

## [Truckload of Books Giveaway Builds Interest in Construction Careers](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/win-a-truckload-of-books-for-reading-month-2020)

Going into its third year, Michigan Construction's Truckload of Books giveaway continues to delight children in...

[![daniel-mccullough-HtBlQdxfG9k-unsplash](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/daniel-mccullough-HtBlQdxfG9k-unsplash.jpg?width=365&name=daniel-mccullough-HtBlQdxfG9k-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/buildersexchangeofmichigan-training-events)

## [Sign Up Now: Builders Exchange of Michigan Training Events](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/buildersexchangeofmichigan-training-events)

[Builders Exchange of Michigan](https://home.grbx.com/) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accurate and timely reporting on...

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