Jill of All Trades visits Ferris

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With women’s interest in STEM on the rise, Ferris State University recently joined 18 other colleges across North America in hosting the Jill of All Trades™ event, a hands-on experience designed to introduce high school girls to careers in science, technology, engineering, and skilled trades.

Students from Big Rapids and surrounding areas explored Ferris’s lab spaces, engaged in interactive workshops, and heard from empowering speakers who emphasized the importance of women in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Organizers and participants alike highlighted the event’s role in breaking stereotypes, boosting confidence, and showing women that they belong in STEM.

The Jill of All Trades event shut down classes in the skilled trades colleges to provide tours, exploration and education of the opportunities Ferris offers. Photo by: Jordan Wilson | Multimedia Editor

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Full article by Grace Heethuis on March 26, 2025