What We Do
The Center works to build the capacity of apprenticeship programs, employers, training providers, and the workforce system to achieve gender equity goals by providing workforce solutions, including replicable program models and strategies that have proven successful in attracting and retaining women in the construction trades.
We produce briefing papers, best practice guides, training, webinars, workshops, and more.
Staff
Lark Jackson
Amanda McGrane
Workforce Solutions
To achieve the goal of women’s participation in the industry, institutions must be intentional about their equity goals, implement new strategies, and adapt their policies and practices to ensure that women have an equitable opportunity to learn about, enter and succeed in occupations traditionally held by men. To view publications and resources for building women’s participation in your program or workforce, view our Resources.
Tradeswomen Building Infrastructure (TBI)
The Tradeswomen Building Infrastructure (TBI) initiative is a nationwide effort led by the Equity Resource Center at Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) to break down barriers for women in the skilled labor industry. The initiative’s goal is simple: to ensure that women who choose a career in the trades will thrive!
Staff for TBI
Cristina Barillas-McEntee
Vonetta Robinson
Nkosa Barrett
RISE Up Training
RISE Up, which stands for Respect, Inclusion, Safety, and Equity, is a comprehensive training program designed to create and maintain safe, inclusive, and productive work environments. The program offers tailored training modules for executive leadership, managers, and workers, including specialized areas such as bystander intervention.
Chicago Women in Trades is an affiliate training partner.
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