Membership | Washington Women in Trades

Membership

Washington Women in Trades is an organization of tradeswomen, tradeswomen want-to-bes, apprentices, journey level workers, advocates, teachers, supporters and retired workers.

We produce a variety of events throughout the year, we inspire women to consider skilled trade careers and we offer career support to others.

Become a Lifetime Member!

Be a card-carrying member of Washington Women in Trades!  Membership entitles you to regular information, a snazzy membership card to show off your affiliation and the satisfaction that you're part of group that supports workplace equality.

Join HERE

$50 for Working Tradeswomen

$50 for Advocates, Instructors, Coordinators

$25 for Apprentices, Unemployed Tradeswomen, Rosies and Retirees

To become a member, simply fill

out our handy form and hit submit!

For more membership details, contact

Alice Lockridge, Outreach Coordinator

email, text or call: 206-552-1921

Stuff we do...

Virtual Monthly Meetings

General meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Open discussion, networking, etc.

Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm. Plan events, vote on funding and help decide the path of this 40-year-old organization. Members are welcome to join in and move up to leadership positions.

Three major, annual events:  

Trades Fair - Held in Spring, celebrating over 4 decades! More info here

Attend as a participant--it’s FREE! Stroll past hands-on exhibits demonstrating the  trades careers at dozens of unions, corporations and public agencies.

Attend as an exhibitor; the fee covers either an indoor space or an outside area  for trucks and equipment.

Dream Big Dinner - Held in November since 2007 - More info here

Our gala event, the Dream Big Dinner is designed to honor past, current and future  trades women. Celebrate with friends and colleagues at a lovely buffet dinner in a great venue.

Steel Toe Teens Summer Camp - Held in summer since 2023 - More info here

Each summer we host up to 30 kids, ages 11-14. Our staff consists of approximately 30 journey level tradeswomen and volunteers. who share their expertise in workshop-like sessions. Campers learn the basics of the trades, create a take home item and work on a group project.

Washington Women in Trades work matters, not just to the individual women, but to an entire community.

Here's that link again: Join HERE!