Middle, high school girls to explore skilled trades at special event in Southfield

As part of Local 4’s Trade-Up initiative, which aims to spotlight skilled trade workers, a special event will give middle and high school girls the opportunity to explore careers in engineering and construction. Three women leaders — Nicole Blocker, partner at Plante Moran Realpoint; Sheri Crawley, co-founder and CEO of Pretty Brown Girl LLC; and Brittany Rhodes of the Engineering Society of Detroit — will share their experiences and advice with students on Friday (July 25).