Utah Women in Trades

06/12/2026

IBEW's John Olejnik says his family's story — spanning mines, a nuclear plant and now a data center — shows the trades can sustain families for generations.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of Cohort 15! Your determination, resilience, and willingness to try something new has been inspiring to watch.

We are proud of every step you’ve taken and excited for what comes next in your careers and lives. Welcome to the growing sisterhood and brotherhood of Utah Women in Trades!

05/12/2026

Big congratulations to TradesFutures on this well deserved recognition. We’re proud to be part of the national network of Apprenticeship Readiness Programs helping create pathways into family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades.

Thank you to Utah Electrical Training Alliance for continuing to support hands-on training opportunities and workforce development here in Utah. Excited to continue building the future workforce right here in Utah.

04/29/2026

A few weeks left and Cohort 15 is putting it all together.

From ironwork to sheet metal to plumbing, these hands-on days at Ironworkers Local 27 JATC, Sheet Metal Workers Local 312 JATC, and Utah Career Center are where things start to click.

To learn more about the Karen Mayne Pre-Apprenticeship Program, visit utahwomenintrades.org

04/29/2026

Really appreciate seeing more conversation around what happens after training.
Placement, support, and long-term success in the trades, that’s the goal. This report is a solid read.

04/27/2026

We’ve been saying this, apprenticeships should be part of our core workforce infrastructure. This is a solid read on why it matters.

The erosion of early work experience is widening inequality. A modern apprenticeship system could rebuild the first rung of the career ladder.