Learn a Trade
From training through job placement, we empower women to overcome barriers so they can thrive in male-dominated careers.
The Time is Now
We’re not just training tradeswomen; we’re transforming the industry by working with government agencies, unions and employers to create fairer rules and practices that open doors and level the playing field for women in the trades.
4.3%
Percentage of women in the construction workforce in the U.S.
1 in 4
Number of tradeswomen who experience near-constant sexual harassment on the job
$1.3M
Lifetime earnings lost by each apprentice who leaves the trades
Welcoming Workplaces
We develop resources for industry partners to create more welcoming, equitable and safe work environments for all.
Tech Engineer Apprentice Discovers Power in Precision
Carol Otarola found her path to surveying through Chicago Women in Trades’ Women Build Illinois (WBI) program. Now she’s learning that success in the field comes down to discipline, accurate measurements and trustworthiness.
Centering Equity in Workforce Development
How CWIT’s Equity Resource Center supports community organizations in building women’s pathways into the trades
Statement in Response to EEOC’s Rescission of Workplace Harassment Guidance
Removal of critical enforcement guidance puts workers at risk