University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (UW Foundation)
TradesCARE: Childcare Access for Recruitment, Retention, and Equity in Trades
TradesCARE provides a flexible childcare subsidy to first-year apprentices, reducing barriers for women and caregivers, and supporting equitable and sustained participation in the skilled trades.
Women and caregivers remain underrepresented in the skilled trades in part to high childcare costs and unique work schedules. TradesCARE addresses this barrier by providing a flexible childcare subsidy to first-year sheet metal apprentices. Improving access to reliable childcare, supports sustained workforce participation, advances gender equity, and improves well-being for working women and families. A rigorous evaluation will measure impacts on recruitment, retention, and quality of life and ensure the program is sustainable and scalable.
Primary Barrier
Caregiving Responsibilities
Location
Washington
Solution Region
Nation-wide
Annual Operating Budget
$25.1 to 50 Million
