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
3rd Wednesdays
OREGON TRADESWOMEN'S
ANNUAL CAREER FAIR
May 19th & 20th, 2023
BUILD WITH US!
FUNDRAISER, AWARDS, & AUCTION
September 29th, 2023
RECENT BLOG POSTS
When Kelly Kupcak, Oregon Tradeswomen’s 2nd ever Executive Director, announced to our Board of Directors that she needed to return home to Ohio to be in closer proximity to her family and aging father, the Board rallied and worked with a consultant to determine the best next steps for the organization. Now entering our 34th year as a nonprofit, Oregon Tradeswomen (OTW) is excited to share that a founding member, former Board of Directors…
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On February 27th, we lost a dear member of Oregon Tradeswomen’s community. Aida Aranda was a strong force, an inspiring person, and a growing leader. As a 25-year member of LiUNA and Local 737, Aida knew firsthand how important construction careers are for individuals, families, and entire communities. She also knew that these careers were critical for women looking to build a better life. Aida was dedicated to mentoring women coming up in the…
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At the beginning of 2021, Oregon Tradeswomen, alongside Pride at Work and the American Federation of Teachers, represented by Democracy Forward, the National Women’s Law Center, and Albies & Stark LCC, filed a legal challenge against the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). In this legal challenge, the parties argued that a Trump-era “Religious Exemption Rule” was unlawful and harmful. The rule allowed federal contractors to discriminate against…
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