Professional Women in Trades

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

I’m proud to share my book collection created to inspire, educate, and bring awareness to important topics for children and families. All books are available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon!
📚 Girls Can Do It Too! Created to bring awareness to different skilled trades, manufacturing, construction, and nontraditional careers while showing girls they can do it too!
📚 My Name Is Karliegh A heartfelt book created to bring awareness to nonverbal children and the many ways they communicate, love, and shine.
📚 Girls Can Be Machinists Too! Take a walk through a day in the life of a CNC machinist and introduce children to the world of manufacturing and machining careers.
📚 Girls Can Color Too! (Coloring Book) A fun coloring book designed to encourage creativity while empowering girls through positive images and career inspiration.
Representation matters. Awareness matters. Inspiration matters. Please support by purchasing, sharing, and helping us empower the next generation. Kidia Burns Aidik Relyt

01/29/2026

Scan the QR code space is limited. Each participant will receive swag bag with Girls Can Do It Too! Book and Coloring book along with coloring pencils. Girls Can build DIY STEM Bluetooth speaker and talk to other Tradeswomen,

01/24/2026

Scan the qr code to register

01/05/2026

2026 Manufacturing Tradeshows in the US!!

12/29/2025

Girls Can Do it Too!!
This book was created to inspire girls to lead, build, and break barriers while reminding them they can break ceilings and own their power. Its purpose is to encourage young girls—especially girls of color—to pursue nontraditional careers, challenge stereotypes, and confidently step into roles where they can redefine success.

Here is the link to preorder: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girls-can-do-it-too-kidia-burns/1149049421?ean=9798279608805

12/10/2025

📚 Author Support Needed | Publishing Recommendations Wanted

I am currently seeking recommendations for publishing my children’s book, Girls Can Do It Too! This book was created with a powerful purpose—to introduce young girls, especially girls of color, to nontraditional careers in skilled trades, manufacturing, STEM, and beyond.

This project is deeply rooted in representation, empowerment, and career exposure at an early age. If you are a publisher, have worked with one, or can recommend a trusted self-publishing company, editor, or illustrator, I would truly appreciate your guidance.

Please feel free to comment below or inbox me directly. Thank you in advance for supporting this mission to inspire the next generation of girls to dream big and break barriers.

— Kidia Burns
Author | Founder, Professional Women in Trades, Inc.
[email protected] | 262.900.7218

12/05/2025

I'm looking for a schoon in the either Kenosha, Milwaukee, or Madison area to host Teens in Trades Day at in 2026.

I'm looking for some employers or organizations to partner with to host all girls summer camp to introduce girls to nontraditional careers.

I'm also looking for some employers or organizations to partner with to host an all boys summer to introduce boys to careers in Trades.

11/11/2024

📢 Looking for Recommendations! 📢

I’m searching for a CPA in the Kenosha or Milwaukee area who specializes in nonprofit organizations, business taxes, and personal taxes. If you know a reliable and experienced professional in any of these areas, please have them contact me at [email protected] or 262-900-7218. Thanks in advance for your help!

10/15/2024

I am looking for a CPA that specializes in non-profits. If you know someone, please inbox me or tag them in this post.