Breaking Ground: Advancing Women in the Trades with Chicago Women in the Trades (CWIT)

You are invited to join our webinar on July 16, 2025 at 2pm – 3pm ET / 11am – 12am PT!

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Lark Jackson, Director, Equity Resource Center, at Chicago Women in the Trades (CWIT) — a pioneering organization helping women thrive in high wage, blue-collar occupations traditionally held by men.

In this webinar, we’ll explore effective strategies for recruiting and supporting women in the trades, adhering to antidiscrimination laws, spotlighting current industry trends, and discussing the role of mentorship, training, and best practices and policies that can shape a strong workforce.

Whether you’re a trades educator, workforce program leader, policymaker, or employer, this webinar will offer valuable insights and action steps to help ensure the future of the trades includes everyone and meets the needs of our growing solar and storage industry. 

Speakers:

• Lark Jackson, Director, Equity Resource Center, Chicago Women in Trades
• Erika Symmonds, Vice President of Equity and Workforce Development, SEIA
• Dana Sleeper, Founder & CEO, The Sleeper Group