MOWIT Matters because...

• there is no other organization in the entire State of Missouri increasing opportunities for strong, ambitious girls and women who are dreaming of making a mark in trade and technical careers; pioneering opportunities for themselves and the next generation.
• with so few women working in trade and technical careers supporting girls and women, who are hungry to build skills and pursue these careers, is vitally important to their success.
• our employer and education partners are eager to make their workplace and classrooms more "girl friendly."

Our unique programs are building a brighter future for girls and women and celebrating the determination of these strong girls and women. But don't take it from us. Read the stories from people in your community and learn why MOWIT Matters to them. And then please give generously.

Josh Nardie, Carpentry Instructor, South Technical High School, St. Louis MO, Fremont High School, Oakland CA

"In my role as a construction teacher at a technical/vocational high school, I see young men and women struggling to balance their developing identities with the expectations of society. Boys still make up most of our students in trades-oriented technical programs, READ MORE

Khrys Vaughan, PMP, SCSP, Green Economics & Social Impact projects, Sub-Committee Chair, SBA Small Business Week-St. Louis & PROUD MOM!

"MOWIT definitely matters! I don't recall exactly where, but I saw an ad for MOWIT's MAGIC Camp and just knew my daughter would be interested. Vyctoria was a freshman at the time and like me, has never been afraid to try new things or of being different. READ MORE

Why does MOWIT matter to me? By: An Anonymous Tradeswoman

"Once upon a time, I was a very ‘green' girl to the world of construction. All I knew was I wanted to be taken seriously and I had to make this career work for me and my son. There were many moments of joy and of fear, READ MORE

Mollie LeBlanc, SPHR, Assistant to the District Engineer

MODOT-St. Louis Metro Dist.

"In the four years that I have been in my position with the St. Louis district of the Missouri Department of Transportation, I have had many opportunities to partner with the Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) group. READ MORE

Randee Bach, Project Director, Caesars Entertainment, Design & Construction

"As I walk the jobsite where over 300 trades-people report to work daily, I notice how few women are amongst them. As I attend project meetings where all of the subcontractors provide their updates I notice that I am the only women in the room. READ MORE

Rochelle G. Skolnick, Attorney, Schuchat, Cook & Werner

"Over the past 50 years a number of laws have been enacted to help remove the barriers to entry and equality for women in traditionally male-dominated trades and professions: the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, READ MORE