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New Illinois Law Brings Basic Workplace Protections to Women in Construction

August 21, 2026

Turning a Training Center Into a School: A Conversation with Dan Penski

August 6, 2026

How a Welding Torch Became a Path to Engineering

July 6, 2026

Other News

CWIT Newsletters

October 2, 2026

A Skill No One Can Take From You

April 21, 2026

Opinion, Policy

Chicago Must Lead on Construction Workforce Equity

March 30, 2026

Electrician Apprentice Trades the 9-to-5 for a Job Site

March 2, 2026

Tech Engineer Apprentice Discovers Power in Precision

February 12, 2026

Equity Resource Center, Opinion

Centering Equity in Workforce Development

February 1, 2026

Opinion, Policy

Statement in Response to EEOC’s Rescission of Workplace Harassment Guidance

January 23, 2026

Consolidated Flooring and Chicago Women in Trades Are Reshaping Construction Together

January 5, 2026

State Legislators Visit CWIT to Understand Barriers Facing Tradeswomen

November 5, 2025

Tradeswomen Advocates Help Pass House Resolution for Gender and Racial Equity

October 30, 2025

CWIT Honored with Courageous Client Award for Standing Against Anti-DEI Orders

October 17, 2025

Building Fire Protection Systems and Breaking Barriers

October 13, 2025

Lauren Sugerman Retires After Four Decades Building the Tradeswomen Movement

September 30, 2025

Chicago Women in Trades Celebrates Tradeswomen Build Nations Weekend

September 23, 2025

Setting the Record Straight

August 27, 2025

State Investments Work: Opening Doors for Women in the Trades

August 25, 2025

Building a Reputation One Job at a Time

August 15, 2025

Building Safety Through Experience: A Carpenter’s Transition Into Construction Safety

July 31, 2025

Workforce Ordinance Would Address Gender and Racial Equity on Chicago Construction Projects

July 29, 2025

From Military Service to Heavy Machinery: Operating Engineer Finds Her Calling in the Trades

July 18, 2025

Breaking Down Barriers: A Career Developer’s Work to Change Perceptions in the Trades

July 2, 2025

Opinion, Policy

Statement in Response to Trump Administration’s Elimination of WANTO Grants and Women’s Bureau Programs

May 15, 2025

Forging Her Path: Naomi Zermeno Finds Her Calling in Welding

April 24, 2025

Preliminary Injunction Issued in CWIT’s Case Regarding Anti-DEI Executive Orders

April 15, 2025

Update on CWIT’s Legal Action

March 27, 2025

Transforming Lives Through Careers in the Trades

March 26, 2025

Industry News, Media

The Uphill Battle to Bring Women into Construction Jobs Could Be Lost under Trump

March 21, 2025

Metal Masters: RH Simpson Sparks Opportunity for Women Welders

March 18, 2025

Tradeswomen Advocate for Equity at Illinois State Capitol

March 10, 2025

CWIT Recognized as Influencer by Landmarks Illinois

March 7, 2025

CWIT News, Press Release

Chicago Women in Trades Challenges Executive Orders Threatening Workforce Development Programs

February 26, 2025

Making Math Add Up: A Conversation With CWIT’s Instructional Coordinator Miss Kitty

February 14, 2025

Opinion, Policy

Response to the Firing of EEOC Commissioners

January 29, 2025

Response to the End of Affirmative Action (Executive Order 11246)

January 24, 2025

CWIT’s Op-ed Calls on Local Leaders to Protect Workforce Diversity

January 20, 2025

Industry News, Policy

OSHA Says Personal Protection Equipment Must Fit Properly

January 17, 2025

CWIT’s Response to the 2024 Presidential Election Results

November 6, 2024

CWIT News, Press Release

Chicago Women in Trades Spearheads RISE Up Program With Power Construction

October 16, 2024

Chicago Women in Trades and EEOC Vice Chair Host Roundtable on Harassment in the Workplace

July 25, 2024

Labor Secretary Su Announces Major Infrastructure Investment at Chicago Women in Trades

May 24, 2024

Partnership With Illinois Department of Labor for $1.35 Million Grant to Boost Women in Construction

August 23, 2023

New Law Requires State to Report Who Gets Work Hours on Public Projects

July 28, 2023

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