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Expanding Access. Building Confidence. Creating Career Pathways.

Women Supporting Women is an inter-unit initiative of City College at Montana State University Billings. Our goal is simple and intentional: increase opportunity and visibility for women pursuing careers in trades, STEM, and other high-demand technical fields.

Through hands-on experiences, industry engagement, and career-connected programming, we create supportive environments where women can explore technical pathways, build practical skills, and connect with professionals working in the field.

We are strengthening workforce pipelines while expanding what feels possible.


Why This Work Matters

Across Montana and nationally, skilled trades and technical industries face workforce shortages. At the same time, women remain underrepresented in many of these fields.

Women Supporting Women bridges that gap by:

  • Increasing awareness of nontraditional career pathways
  • Providing beginner-friendly, hands-on exposure
  • Connecting participants with industry professionals
  • Building confidence in technical learning environments
  • Supporting long-term workforce development in our region

This work supports individuals, employers, and our broader community.

Explore Our Programs

Workshop Series

The Women Supporting Women Webinar Series connects participants with professionals across trades and STEM industries. Topics include career exploration, workplace navigation, leadership development, and practical strategies for entering and advancing in technical careers.

Designed for accessibility and real-world relevance, these sessions expand both knowledge and networks.

Learn more about Workshop Series


Trade Up: Trades & Tech Summer Camp

Trade Up introduces high school students to skilled trades and technology careers through structured, hands-on learning experiences. Students rotate through technical program areas, work alongside instructors, and gain exposure to modern equipment and industry practices.

By engaging students early, Trade Up helps build awareness of high-demand, high-wage career pathways and strengthens future workforce pipelines.

Explore Trade Up


In the News

Women Supporting Women continues to grow through community partnerships, industry collaboration, and expanded programming.

Recent coverage and related stories highlight the importance of increasing access and visibility for women in trades and technical careers.

 

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Contact Us

Email: workforcedevelopment@msubillings.edu
Phone: (406) 896-5965
Location: City College at MSU Billings, 3803 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59102
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (MT)