MOWIT

Welcome from Missouri Women In Trades (MOWIT)!

Have you been looking for a job change? Tired of your past career, maybe not earning enough? Consider a career in the union building trades! We can help, and YOU CAN DO IT!

The building trades offer excellent pay, benefits, and training. Women who work in the union trades have closed the wage gap more than anyone else! We have successfully referred scores of women into the local apprenticeship programs.

Here’s some info about us, and some resources to get you started: MOWIT is a 501 (c)3 non-profit led by volunteer tradeswomen devoted to recruiting more women into the union building trades of the St. Louis region, as well as retaining women who are in the trades. You will find we are a small but dedicated and powerfully helpful ally! All of our events are family-friendly and welcoming to all. Below you will find information on several different trades, pre-apprenticeship programs, and information about MOWIT programs.

Stay in contact with us: Please reach out! We want to schedule a call and Zoom orientation to go over all the ways we can help, as well as connect you with a mentor in the trades.
- We can be reached by:
  - Phone: (636) 926-6948
  - Email: mowitstl@gmail.com
  - Website: fill out this contact form to be added to our email list for news and info
  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/MissouriMOWIT
  - Text Alerts: Sign up to receive text messages from us!: We only send out info about upcoming events through our texting service. You may receive 1 - 3 messages a month, and data rates apply. To join, text "MOWIT" to the number (636) 277-0082. You should receive a confirmation message right away. Now you're all set to be notified about the next event!
Resources
- Below you will find a wonderful, informative construction guidebook called “You Can Do It- A Woman’s Guide to Construction” by our sister organization, Chicago Women In Trades. It gives a basic overview of the union building trades industry, general application process, what construction work is like, how unions work, etc. We love this booklet because it is full of great info and is tailored to women who are brand new to union construction. Start here!

- Another wonderful resource we'd like to share is the St. Louis Construction Cooperative book (arch on cover). This lists every St. Louis area local construction union, with information on where and how to apply to each unions’ apprenticeship program. If you know what trade you are interested in, use this to find out how to contact them and what the requirements are. It also contains a basic explanation of what every trade does. Very useful if you are considering multiple trade options.

- Here is an informational MOWIT Trifold pamphlet. This lists our basic programs and activities, contact info, etc.

- Here's some great video resources!!
MOWIT Monthly Meetup - Please join us at our regular meetings - always the 3rd Thursday of the month and held at our office located at 6301 Knox Industrial Drive, 1st Floor, St. Louis, MO 63139 from 4 PM - 6 PM. Signup NOT required but appreciated! Networking 4-5 (Women only please); Program at 5 PM.

You Can Do It - A Woman's Guide to Construction

St. Louis Construction Cooperative Guide

MOWIT Trifold

We have LOTS more resources for you! Please review these docs and reach out for more information on mentoring and other support. We are here for all tradeswomen!

Our Facebook also lists a variety of events which include working with tools, mentoring, and networking; and all are welcome to join any event.

Good luck in your endeavors. Union construction can be very challenging, but is also a wonderful and extremely rewarding career. We look forward to helping you on your journey.

Please let us know what we can do to help.