We Educate, Promote and Celebrate.
We Facilitate Access for Women in the Skilled Trades.
Who We Are...
The Washington Women in Trades Association was founded in 1978 by and for women working in the trades to gather and share information.
Membership
The Washington Women in Trades Association meets monthly on second Thursdays at 5:30pm in the downtown area. The meeting includes planning events, networking, sharing a meal and enjoying each other’s company.
For more information, leave a message at 206.905.9508 or e-mail cpollyc@comcast.net
What We Do...
Washington Women in Trades work matters, not just to the individual women, but to our whole community.
Washington Women in Trades (WWIT) is a community based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve women's economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-wage, high-skilled careers in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sector.
Over the last 29 years, this all-volunteer organization has established itself as a group of industry experts who facilitate connections between the working woman, the ‘wanting-to-be-working’ woman, prospective employers and government agencies. We have educated students about women in non-traditional trades through attendance at school career days, participation in community events and conferences. We have encouraged networking, established scholarships and counseled women through difficult work issues. Through hard work and partnership, we have had much success. While we enjoy celebrating that success, we have much more to do toward helping women both attain and retain high-wage, high-skilled careers. Unfortunately, the percentage of women in the construction trades is still a dismal 2.5%, and the need for trained workers is becoming nearly epidemic. We continue to strive toward equal opportunity and a strong community infrastructure.
Our most publicly visible project has been the Washington Women In Trades Career Fair held every spring at Seattle Center. (2008 date: Friday, May 2) Essentially an educational tool to introduce young women and the general public to the trades, our 2007 event hosted over 80 exhibitors and had an attendance of approximately 1500 students and work-ready women. The fair features apprenticeship and resource information, hands-on demonstrations, workshops and career opportunities.
2007 was a banner year for Washington Women in Trades. First, we added our 2nd yearly event, the Dream Big Dinner, an Awards Banquet and all round celebration of Tradeswomen. Everyone who attended was delighted by it’s success! And finally, with the help of 13 very special women in our community, we produced our very first Rosie the Riveter Calendar, one of the most rewarding projects in our 29 history. A heartfelt thanks goes to our Pacific Northwest Rosies, and we look forward to our 2009 calendar endeavor!
We Facilitate Access for Women in the Skilled Trades.
Who We Are...
The Washington Women in Trades Association was founded in 1978 by and for women working in the trades to gather and share information.
Membership
The Washington Women in Trades Association meets monthly on second Thursdays at 5:30pm in the downtown area. The meeting includes planning events, networking, sharing a meal and enjoying each other’s company.
For more information, leave a message at 206.905.9508 or e-mail cpollyc@comcast.net
What We Do...
Washington Women in Trades work matters, not just to the individual women, but to our whole community.
Washington Women in Trades (WWIT) is a community based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve women's economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-wage, high-skilled careers in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sector.
Over the last 29 years, this all-volunteer organization has established itself as a group of industry experts who facilitate connections between the working woman, the ‘wanting-to-be-working’ woman, prospective employers and government agencies. We have educated students about women in non-traditional trades through attendance at school career days, participation in community events and conferences. We have encouraged networking, established scholarships and counseled women through difficult work issues. Through hard work and partnership, we have had much success. While we enjoy celebrating that success, we have much more to do toward helping women both attain and retain high-wage, high-skilled careers. Unfortunately, the percentage of women in the construction trades is still a dismal 2.5%, and the need for trained workers is becoming nearly epidemic. We continue to strive toward equal opportunity and a strong community infrastructure.
Our most publicly visible project has been the Washington Women In Trades Career Fair held every spring at Seattle Center. (2008 date: Friday, May 2) Essentially an educational tool to introduce young women and the general public to the trades, our 2007 event hosted over 80 exhibitors and had an attendance of approximately 1500 students and work-ready women. The fair features apprenticeship and resource information, hands-on demonstrations, workshops and career opportunities.
2007 was a banner year for Washington Women in Trades. First, we added our 2nd yearly event, the Dream Big Dinner, an Awards Banquet and all round celebration of Tradeswomen. Everyone who attended was delighted by it’s success! And finally, with the help of 13 very special women in our community, we produced our very first Rosie the Riveter Calendar, one of the most rewarding projects in our 29 history. A heartfelt thanks goes to our Pacific Northwest Rosies, and we look forward to our 2009 calendar endeavor!
Cleveland High School
Sound Transit Construction
Site Tour
WWIT JOB FAIR
Out door Exhibits
Meadowdale High School
Pizza, Pop
& Power Tools
