As Women’s History Month comes to an end, Women in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP) is thrilled to announce the availability of sponsorships for 2024, providing organizations with a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of women in the plumbing and piping industries. As Partners, WiPP is committed to collaboratively shaping the future of these industries by co-creating initiatives, driving positive change, and amplifying impact through trust, transparency, and shared commitment to common goals. 

Lynn Wise, Founding Advisor of WiPP and Owner of Contractor In Charge, describes the Founding Sponsorship as a ground floor opportunity to help build a group with purpose for women in the trades. She emphasizes WiPP as a great place to experience and contribute to change in these industries. 

Melissa Hazelwood, Director of Social Impact at Ferguson, echoes this sentiment by emphasizing the unparalleled timing for women to enter skilled trades. She highlights that, “With the recent federal investments in upgrading our country’s infrastructure, available training and just the sheer volume of career openings – the opportunities for women are limitless.”  

Building on this optimism, Chris Carrier, Senior Director of Marketing at RWC, expresses enthusiasm for engaging with WiPP. “We believe this is the beginning of an important, long-lasting partnership.”, says Carrier. He emphasizes the urgency of supporting and advancing women in the trades by citing the statistic that women only make up 1.1% of plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in the U.S., concluding that “It is imperative we work to empower and advance women in the trade on a national scale.”  

Collectively, these statements underscore the critical importance and timely opportunity for organizations to join WiPP in empowering and advancing women in the plumbing and piping trades. There are only 3 opportunities left to join at the Founding Sponsor level in 2024 so, don’t wait to reach out!  

Through the four pillars above, we are able to influence and impact the lives of thousands of women working in the plumbing and piping industries.  

With WiPP, the possibilities for collaboration and creative benefits are endless. 

You’ll choose the perks that best suit your organization's needs, whether it's increased visibility, exclusive networking opportunities, or thought leadership exposure. Then, we'll work together to curate a sponsorship tier that maximizes your impact and aligns seamlessly with your goals.