Chicago Women in Trades

This spring, the EEOC released new guidelines to combat racial and sexual harassment in the construction industry. These guidelines promote strong leadership, clear complaint procedures, custom training, and effective follow-up to create safer, more inclusive workplaces. On July 24th, EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels, along with leaders from across the industry including Chicago Women in Trades, Painters District Councils 14 and 30, Ironworkers Local 63, IDOT, Turner Construction, Power Construction, and expert tradeswomen, gathered to discuss how to support and implement these guidelines on the jobsite. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to this important discussion. Together, we are building a better future for ALL. 💪👷♀️👷♂️ To learn more about the EEOC’s Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry, visit https://lnkd.in/ebFnRzN9

🔍 Home Inspection Workshop 🔍 📅 Wednesday, August 21st | 5-7PM 📍 2444 W 16th St. 3E, Chicago, IL 60608 Discover the exciting career of a home inspector! This workshop covers everything you need to get started, including Illinois licensing, education options, employment opportunities, and inspection report filings. Exclusively for tradeswomen, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your employment options! 📞 Contact Renee Richardson to sign up: [email protected] | 312-766-1983 #HomeInspection #CareerWorkshop #WomenInTrades #CWIT

🚀 Ready to elevate your public speaking game? Join us on August 6, 2024, from 5-7 PM, for an empowering (CWIT TRADESWOMEN ONLY) workshop with public speaking coach Carol Moore and CWIT’s Policy Committee! 📣✨ Learn how to boost your confidence, perfect your content, and connect with your audience. Don't miss out on this chance to prepare for your next big public speaking opportunity! 🌟 Click here to sign up! https://shorturl.at/pZOG1

This week on July 11th The Biden-Harris Administration awarded over $244 million to modernize, diversify, and expand Registered Apprenticeships in growing industries. To lift up this announcement from the White House, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su (U.S. Department of Labor) visited the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Tradeswomen Readiness Program at the Finishing Trades Institute in Philadelphia, to highlight the success of WINC, which has received training on best practices to recruit and retain women in the skilled trades by CWIT's National Center with support from the WANTO grant and Philadelphia Works. Along with Mayor Cherelle Parker, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tamden, Business Manager of Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Ryan Boyer Sr., Shakeena Hardrick a WINC Tradeswomen Readiness Program Summer 2023 graduate, John Kibblehouse of Contractors Association of Eastern PA, Secretary Su spoke to the importance of access and training to high paying jobs in the trades for all, especially those historically excluded from these opportunities. CWIT's National Center Associate Director played a leading role in the day's program. For more information on the Women in Nontraditional Careers Initiative visit https://lnkd.in/dQqUr5b

Members of Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter recently had the opportunity to participate in Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program Pink Hard Hat Symposium where students aged 7-17 from all over Chicagoland were able to connect directly with construction professionals in an immersive experience. Not only were several of our member companies represented in the vendor gallery but we were also part of an Industry Leadership Panel moderated by Kendall Williamson and featuring Tammy Kelly, Brittany Taylor, Jackie Gallo (Revolution Workshop), Kristen Bush, and Symone Holmes (Chicago Women in Trades) sharing their insights, stories, and advice. We are grateful for the work that Kelly Fair and the entire Polished Pebbles team are doing in alignment with our industry and appreciate their support of PWC's mission to support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity in AEC. Thank you to our PWC Mentorship Committee for organizing our participation and to our Member/Sponsor companies who shared their time and people to support this important event-- AECOM Hunt, BEAR Construction Company, Focus , and Pepper Construction Group. #ProfessionalWomeninConstruction #ProfessionalWomeninConstructionChicago

👩🏭🙌 "Awesome success stories." In our most recent episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Desirée Guzmán talks about how students from the free  Chicago Women in Trades welding program find work in the industry. Dan Davis | Rafael Guerrero | Gareth Sleger | Griffin Hammond #thefabricatorpodcast #welding #skilledtrades #workforcedevelopment #womeninmanufacturing #welder

Please make sure to tune into The Fabricator Podcast tomorrow to hear our very own Welding Instructor, Desirée Guzman talk about the amazing work she does here at CWIT! Go Desi! 🧑🏭✨🔥

Women's Bureau staff at Chicago Women in Trades! Learn more about our work to support women in apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations. https://lnkd.in/eREsuxpZ

Celebrating the accomplishments of our talented Spring 2024 Women in Welding graduates! Deep gratitude to Japlan "Jazz" Allen, our Keynote Speaker, CWIT Board Chair, Founder of Sista, I Got You, and Local 1 Ironworker. Your words of wisdom and encouragement inspire us all! 🔨 #WomenInWelding #CWITClassof2024 #BuildYourFuture #CWIT #EmpowerWomenInTrades

On this Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognize the significant contributions of Black women in the trades. Their hard work, dedication, and resilience are paving the way for a more inclusive industry. Join us in honoring their achievements and supporting their future success.