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PROGRAMS

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM

A state-certified apprenticeship-readiness program helping women prepare for careers in the skilled construction trades.

RISE Up Oregon

A Respectful Workplace Program providing tools and support to create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive work sites for everyone.

 

EVENTS

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MONTHLY SOCIAL HOURS

Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month

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BUILD WITH US!

October 10th, 2025

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RECENT BLOG POSTS

Now More Than Ever: Join The Builders and Stand With Trillium

We are in a critical moment, not just as an organization, but as a movement.  At Oregon Tradeswomen, we’ve spent more than three decades breaking down barriers for women and gender minorities in the skilled trades. But today, the political climate is threatening everything we’ve built.  As a nonprofit rooted in equity and inclusion, we’ve felt the direct impact of recent political attacks on DEI efforts. Several of our largest grants have either been rescinded…

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Introducing New Leadership at Oregon Tradeswomen

Oregon Tradeswomen is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Hamilton as our new Interim Executive Director. With over 10 years of non-profit management experience and a PhD in Behavioral Health, Hamilton is poised to drive the organization into a refreshing new chapter in 2025. Hamilton has been working with Oregon Tradeswomen for the past year, redeveloping systems and processes to improve the Pathways to Success program and its outcomes. Prior to joining Oregon Tradeswomen,…

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Oregon Tradeswomen Suffers Significant Loss Following Break-In

UPDATE – 10/31/2024 @ 5:00 pm We are pleased to share an uplifting update on the situation. Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support from our community, Oregon Tradeswomen has everything we need to run our Winter Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class next week. The generosity we’ve received has been nothing short of inspiring. From donations, to offers of equipment, each contribution has played a crucial role in helping us bounce back from this theft.…

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