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
Tradeswomen 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.
Forging Her Path: Naomi Zermeno Finds Her Calling in Welding
Breaking barriers with a torch and determination
Preliminary Injunction Issued in CWIT’s Case Regarding Anti-DEI Executive Orders
Statement from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Update on CWIT’s Legal Action
Temporary restraining order granted for anti-DEi executive orders case