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Inspiring young women to pursue skilled trades
Jill of All Trades is an annual event hosted at Ferris State designed to inspire high school girls to explore rewarding careers in skilled trades and technologies.
The event was pioneered in 2014 by Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and has expanded to other colleges across North America.
Highlights of the day / sub later
Throughout the day, high school students will have an opportunity for hands-on exploration, and be able to speak to students in the field, and seasoned professionals. FILL IN WITH THE WORKSHOPS THAT THE STUDENTS WILL BE DOING.
Ferris State students and faculty within the following programs will guide the students through each work shop:
- Welding Engineering Technology
- Plastics and Polymer
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Automotive Service Technology
- Heavy Equipment Technology
- Surveing Technology
What you can expect
arrival
8:30 a.m.
Start your day with check-in and enjoy breakfast on us!
Welcome
9:00 A.M.
Get an enthusiastic welcome from College of Engineering Technology Dean, Kate O'Connor and learn what's in store for the day.
Workshop #1
9:25 A.m.
Get hands-on learning in _____
Break
10:20 A.M.
Enjoy a short break between the action and refuel with sugary treat!
Workshop #2
10:30 A.M.
Eexperience a day in the life of a ___ student.
Sponsor Booths
11:35 A.M.
Students will have an opportunity to talk with a range of professonials within skilled trades careers.
Lunch
12:10 P.M.
Enjoy lunch while listening to a panel of industry experts.
Workshop #3
12:50 P.m.
Experience hands-on learning with one of the following programs:
Closing
1:55 P.M.
Join President Pink in his closing remarks with an opportunity to reflect on the day.
🗓 March 25, 2026 (SWAP)
⏰ 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📍Engineering Building
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