Utah Women in Trades

08/26/2026

National Women’s Equality Day

Today, we celebrate the women who paved the way, and the women building what comes next.

At Utah Women in Trades, we believe women belong in every trade, on every jobsite, and at every level of leadership.

08/22/2026

Breaking news! Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed SB 3465 into law, requiring construction sites to provide free menstrual products and, on sites with 10+ workers, to provide private restrooms for women or people who menstruate, as well as expanded accommodations for lactating workers.

Led by Chicago Women in Trades and sponsored by State Senator Graciela Guzman (D-20) and State Rep Theresa Mah(D-24), this law finally addresses what's gone unregulated for too long: basic dignity on the job site.

The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2027.

Read the full story: https://cwit.org/new-illinois-law-brings-basic-workplace-protections-to-women-in-construction/

08/21/2026

Want to support the next generation of tradeswomen?

Make a minimum donation of $50 to Utah Women in Trades and receive this Karen Mayne Pre-Apprenticeship Program t-shirt as a thank you.

Every donation helps support training, mentorship, and career opportunities for women entering the skilled trades.

Wear the mission. Build Utah's future.

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08/17/2026

National Nonprofit Day

Today, we’re celebrating what makes Utah Women in Trades possible: community.

We believe skilled trades careers are more than a job, they’re opportunities to build confidence, create stability, support families, and strengthen Utah’s workforce.

Every woman who steps into a training program, earns a credential, starts an apprenticeship, or finds her place in the trades is part of something bigger.

And none of this happens alone.

We’re incredibly grateful for the employers, unions, instructors, donors, volunteers, industry partners, and supporters who invest in this work and believe in the women we serve.

More than a job. We’re building a community.

Thank you for being part of it.

08/12/2026

Utah’s building fast, but our job sites are missing key talent.

The labor shortage isn't just a challenge, it’s an opportunity to open doors for women in the skilled trades. Diverse crews don't just fill seats; they make job sites safer, smarter, and more productive.

We’re here to bridge the gap and rewrite the blueprint for Utah’s future.

Tap the link in our bio to see how we’re supporting, mentoring, and advancing tradeswomen across the state!

08/04/2026

KMPP Graduates, this is a great opportunity to attend Tradeswomen Build Nations!

The deadline for applications is approaching FAST!

In partnership with Carhartt, we’re sending up to 10 ARP participants or graduates to Tradeswomen Build Nations 2026 in Houston, Texas! Winner receive free registration, a $2,500 travel expense voucher and recognition at the event.

Must be from an MC3-based ARP and have a union mentor attending. Apply by August 7TH @ 11:59PM EST! Application details in bio.

06/12/2026

IBEW's John Olejnik says his family's story — spanning mines, a nuclear plant and now a data center — shows the trades can sustain families for generations.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of Cohort 15! Your determination, resilience, and willingness to try something new has been inspiring to watch.

We are proud of every step you’ve taken and excited for what comes next in your careers and lives. Welcome to the growing sisterhood and brotherhood of Utah Women in Trades!

05/12/2026

Big congratulations to TradesFutures on this well deserved recognition. We’re proud to be part of the national network of Apprenticeship Readiness Programs helping create pathways into family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades.

Thank you to Utah Electrical Training Alliance for continuing to support hands-on training opportunities and workforce development here in Utah. Excited to continue building the future workforce right here in Utah.

04/29/2026

A few weeks left and Cohort 15 is putting it all together.

From ironwork to sheet metal to plumbing, these hands-on days at Ironworkers Local 27 JATC, Sheet Metal Workers Local 312 JATC, and Utah Career Center are where things start to click.

To learn more about the Karen Mayne Pre-Apprenticeship Program, visit utahwomenintrades.org