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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.

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

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    • Overview
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    • Success Spotlights
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    • Overview
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    • Women in Welding Program
    • Women Build Illinois
    • We Can Build It
    • Women's Equity Center
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    • Employer Services
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