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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK | November 15 - 21, 2021 | NAW is a nationwide celebration of the apprenticeship. Industry. Labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity and supporting underserved communities. Learn more here!

Build a Career. Join a Sisterhood.

Chicago Women in Trades has been supporting, advocating, and training women in the Chicagoland area for the last 40 years.

We are a Sisterhood of Tradeswomen, celebrating our graduates and their successes in building new careers for themselves while spearheading an industry movement.

Explore our programs

Support our tradeswomen

Become a CWIT partner

Learn more about our FREE Training Programs by attending our weekly virtual Information Sessions.

Technical Opportunities Program - FREE 12-week, 188-hour Training Program focused on entering Union Construction Apprenticeships!

Women in Welding Program - FREE 12-week, 288-hour Training Program focused on the welding and manufacturing industries!

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Build a Career in Construction or Welding!

Women are forging and building careers in non-traditional occupations.

Booming Industries

Proud of my work.

"Chicago Women in Trades opened the door for me, and I jumped through with both feet."

EMMA, ELECTRICIAN, CWIT ALUMNA

Read more about Emma's journey.

Recruit and support.

Get the resources you need to recruit and support women in your apprenticeship programs and on the job from the National Center for Women’s Equity in Apprenticeship and Employment.

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