ABOUT MOWIT
MOWIT is dedicated to expanding opportunities for women to enter and succeed in apprenticeship and careers in the construction and building trades of the greater St. Louis area. MOWIT works with employers, unions, educational organizations, and other entities and allies to increase women's equal employment opportunity and equitable working conditions. MOWIT is committed to building a diverse workforce, strong labor movement, safe and healthy worksites, and women's empowerment and economic security.
ACTIVITIES
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Monthly MeetUps, every second Wednesday: Tradeswomen only 4pm – 5 pm; All Welcome 5 pm – 7 pm
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Survival Skills Workshops- for entry-level apprentices held by experienced tradeswomen
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Workdays- volunteer with us! Build skills, learn new ones, help the community
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PRIDE participation – every June, we participate in local PRIDE events; join us!
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Trades Women Build Nations Conference- every October we send local tradeswomen to this national conference
Who We Work With
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Building Union Diversity Program (BUD)
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Sheet Metal Workers Local 36
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Women’s Foundation of St. Louis
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Tarlton Corporation
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Litshop STL
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Chicago Women In Trades
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St. Louis/ Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
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IBEW Local 1
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Coalition of Union Women (CLUW)
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National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) St. Louis Chapter 38
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McCarthy Building Co., St. Louis
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Centers for Women In Transition (CWIT)
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Association of General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO)
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And many more local unions, contractors, agencies, and non-profit organizations!!
How We Can Help
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Attend a MeetUp! Networking
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Woman Interested in Construction (WIC) Packet – if you’re interested in the trades
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One-on-One Mentoring
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Pre-apprenticeship Program Referral
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Job Referral (per trade hiring hall rules)
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Skill Building – workshops and workdays
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Leadership Development
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Lifelong friendships
CONTACT US
2929 S Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63143
(636) 926-6948
New to Construction? Fill out our Intake Form!
New Members will be contacted after the form is received.
