New Mexico Community College Hosting 4th Annual Women in Trades Summit on Saturday

Event spreads awareness of high-quality career opportunities in the skilled trades for women.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Central New Mexico Community College  will be hosting its 4^th Annual Women in Trades Summit on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. on its Main Campus. The event's purpose is to bring more awareness to women about the abundant and high-quality career opportunities available to them in the skilled trades, such as welding, construction management, aviation maintenance technology, electric vehicle technology, electrical trades, advanced manufacturing, and many more.

There's a workforce shortage of trades workers in New Mexico and across the country, making this a great time for women to consider these well-paying, high-quality career options.

"The Summit provides a space for the trades to be highlighted and for women to learn about the readily available, high-paying careers in the trades," said Joy Forehand, CNM's Vice President of Workforce & Community Success. "The skilled trades can be a great career choice for women who might not be interested in a traditional office environment. And women who like working with their hands, creating things, fixing things, and solving problems. These are rewarding and meaningful careers, and they're critical to the success of our infrastructure and economy. We look forward to increasing awareness among women that the trades could be a great option for them."

More than 30 trades employers will be on hand to inform attendees about career opportunities, as well as CNM representatives who will provide information about the College's trades programs and funding assistance for students. 

There will be trades demonstrations, including for welding, machine tool technology, diesel engine technology, unmanned aircraft systems, and more. 

The Women in Trades Summit will take place the day after CNM hosts the New Mexico SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference, when more than 1,200 trades and career technical education (CTE) students from across the state will compete in trades and CTE competitions. Read more about both competitions.

SOURCE Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)