Chicago Women In Trades

Ali Roman

I called today to get more information on the programs and the receptionist was speeding through the descriptions. When I asked her if she could slow down and go over them she hung up on me. I called back and no answer. This is unfortunate because I’m also trying to help other women learn about the programs and workers like this make it very hard to get these resources out for those of us in need. Some people shouldn’t be in the non profit business if they are not going to have patience.

Wilhelmina Wade

Vital Training for Women from All Walks of Life.

Gabriela Ariza

I am not reviewing the program itself, I’m reviewing the organization and how things are handled. I first attended the informational webinar and was excited to apply for the program. I moved to the next step which was the exam and I passed …

Gabriela Ariza

I am not reviewing the program itself, I’m reviewing the organization and how things are handled. I first attended the informational webinar and was excited to apply for the program. I moved to the next step which was the exam and I passed it. Then I didn’t hear back for 2 weeks even after I sent an email to them. Finally I called them and they said they got my application confused and couldn’t match it with my exam. I don’t understand why they didn’t ask me that when I sent the email. I didn’t receive a response at all through email. Then I had the interview which was a bit interesting. Part of my answer was that I wanted to own my business eventually and they told me that it cannot happen unless I do it through the union. I didn’t see it as a definite no so I didn’t see it as a problem. I then received a rejection letter stating I couldn’t go into the second program due to space. I’m extremely disappointed that they would say that kind of thing because at the webinar a girl asked: if you run out of space for one program can you get into the next one? And they had said yes they will waitlist and they will always try to fit people into the programs because the programs don’t always fill up. So to receive that letter and then be told I don’t even qualify for the waitlist shows that they are lying in one part or the other. I also honestly feel that part of the rejection that I received was due to my income. Prior to the webinar I had asked if my income would be an issue (as i make 6 figures) and they said no. But who knows after they have said some things and they keep being the opposite. Just my insight and experience here.