TRAINING
160 Graduates
Since 1987, Chicago Women in Trades has trained over xx of women in the skilled construction trades.
In 2025, CWIT graduated 160 women from its training programs.
Technical Opportunities Program: 60
Women Build Illinois: 60
Women in Welding: 40
Student achievements
xx students accepted into union apprenticeship programs before graduation.
xx students achieved a score of 90% or higher on their final math aptitude tests.
126 Jobs
CWIT’s workforce development team supports graduates through job placement.
74 women placed in employment.
52 women placed in apprenticeships.
Top Contractors
Companies that have consistently hired CWIT graduates:
- ACME Construction
- Power Construction
- Constellation Energy
POLICY & ADVOCACY
CWIT leads resolution to address equity in the trades
CWIT’s policy team worked on a resolution reaffirming Illinois’ commitment that public dollars must support contractors who uphold the values of inclusion, safety, and fair opportunity. HR Resolution 161 passed on October 30, 2025.
Tradeswomen Advocates Help Pass House Resolution for Gender and Racial Equity
Chicago steps up for equity on job sites
Introduced to the Chicago City Council on July 14, 2025, the Chicago Construction Workforce Equity Ordinance, led by Chicago Women in Trades, would strengthen community oversight and enforcement of programs that incentivize contractors to hire women and people of color on Chicago construction projects and expand funding for supportive services that remove barriers for workers.
Workforce Ordinance Would Address Gender and Racial Equity on Chicago Construction Projects
50 Contractors Trained
Construction contractors participated in RISE Up, a comprehensive training program designed to create and maintain safe, inclusive, and productive work environments.
100
EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER
