Join the WiM Community Today!

Align your company with a network of more than 540 organizations that are invested in retaining and advancing the women in their workforce, as well as in attracting the next generation of women in manufacturing.

As a corporate member of WiM, your company will receive access the following benefits:

• Discounted group registration rates for WiM events and conferences, including the annual WiM SUMMIT which attracts more than 3,000 manufacturing professionals from across the country.
• Preferred rates for employees to participate in professional development and education programs powered by the WiM Education Foundation.
• Up to ten free job posting credits on the WiMWorks job board based on membership tier.
• Once complimentary registration to  each of WiM’s Summer and Winter Leadership Conferences, produced exclusively for corporate members to come together and develop actionable steps to improve workforce attraction, engagement, and retention.

In addition to the company benefits listed above, all of the employees at your company are entitled to individual member benefits. This includes an individual member profile and log-in, as well as:

• Free monthly webinars via the Virtual Learning Series and access to 100+ hours of on-demand content in the Virtual Learning Library.
• Opportunities to network and volunteer on the local level as a WiM chapter leader.
• Discounted (and sometimes free!) registration to WiM events and programs.
• A subscription to our WiM Weekly e-newsletter to stay up to date on manufacturing industry news, member highlights and features and upcoming WiM opportunities.

Align your organization with a network of more than 540 companies that are invested in retaining and advancing the women in the manufacturing workforce, as well as in attracting the next generation of women in industry.

Depending on the type of organization, membership benefits may extend to the following groups:

• Educational Institution | Membership and benefits may be offered to students of the institution.
• Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP) | MEP organizations offering educational or training programs to students, local communities, or manufacturing professionals may make membership and benefits available to program participants and/or MEP staff.
• Non-profits or Associations | Membership limited to organization staff only.

Your organization and affiliated individual members will receive access to the following resources and benefits:

EVENTS & CONFERENCES

• Discounted individual and group registration rates for WiM events and conferences, including:
• WiM’s annual SUMMIT, which attracts more than 2,000 manufacturing professionals from across the country.

• • WiM's regional conferences, including WiM East, which will take place in Hartford, CT and virtually on March 2, 2026. WiM East is designed for manufacturing professionals at every career stage with an agenda tailored for those living or working in the eastern U.S.
• The Men as Allies Conference, which serves as a thought-provoking platform for participants to discuss the crucial role of men as allies in the manufacturing industry.
• Events hosted as part of WiM’s International Women’s Network, which is dedicated to fostering connections among the association's growing number of international members, providing them with valuable opportunities to connect, share information and join a global community of their peers. The IWN organizes events in collaboration with members of our corporate community, held at their international facilities located worldwide.
• Unlimited individual registration to Moms in MFG, an annual conference and supportive community designed exclusively to support working parents and caregivers in manufacturing.
• One complimentary registration to WiM’s annual Winter Workforce Conference (formerly the Winter Leadership Conference). Content presented at the WWC focuses on the most pressing workforce challenges and solutions across the industry. WiM corporate members share how they are attracting and developing skilled employees, improving retention, and building resilient workplace cultures.

TEAM ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Preferred rates for members to participate in professional development and education programs powered by the WiM Education Foundation.
• Individual member access to free monthly webinars via the Virtual Learning Series and access to 100+ hours of on-demand content in the Virtual Learning Library.
• Eligibility for individual members to volunteer on the local level as a WiM chapter leader.

RECRUITMENT RESOURCES

• One complimentary job posting to the WiMWorks job board.
• Discounted exhibitor rates for Virtual Career Fairs, which connect qualified candidates from the WiM community with new career opportunities. More than 350 job seekers will visit virtual employer booths, showcase their resumes, and engage with recruiters to find their ideal career opportunity. Employer exhibitors can preview candidate resumes, schedule chats, and conduct interviews, all while highlighting the company's job opportunities, workplace culture, and employee benefits with a customizable booth.  

 COMMUNICATIONS & PROMOTION

• Promotion of your organization as a member and partner on WiM’s website, Weekly newsletter, and LinkedIn page.
• Eligibility for exclusive member pricing for exhibiting opportunities for all WiM conferences.
• Eligibility for exclusive member pricing to sponsor WiM events and programs.
• Individual members automatically subscribed to the WiM Weekly e-newsletter to stay up to date on manufacturing industry news, member highlights and features and upcoming WiM opportunities.
• Ability to nominate company leaders to the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and for the WiM Ally Award.

Individuals who work within the manufacturing industry or work directly with manufacturers are eligible to join as a Professional member. WiM welcomes individuals from every job function and has a healthy representation of various professional titles within our growing ranks of members.

If your company is a current Corporate member, please select "Join As Corporate Professional" below to start utilizing the benefits of your Corporate company membership! This is for employees who work for current WiM Corporate members.

**Note** This membership is for current corporate member employees only!**

This special category of membership is for those individuals who supply services to the manufacturing industry, whether that be consulting work, accounting and finance services, legal services, or many others. Service providers may opt-in to Professional Plus membership and receive additional benefits that Professional members do not receive.

WiM has a select group of members at all age levels who are currently pursuing their education in a manufacturing-related field.

WiM has a select group of members that have spent their career in a manufacturing-related field and wish to continue their support of women working in manufacturing. 

We are excited to announce our new WiM and SME individual reciprocal membership. Our reciprocal membership with SME unlocks unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining SME, you'll forge meaningful connections, gain industry insights, and enhance your leadership skills. Access to partner programs and exclusive events ensures you stay at the forefront of the manufacturing sector's advancements. 

Individuals who work within the manufacturing industry or work directly with manufacturers are eligible to join as a Professional member. WiM welcomes individuals from every job function and has a healthy representation of various professional titles within our growing ranks of members. Through WiM’s reciprocal membership program with the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), individuals are invited to join both WiM and AME for a total of $257 – a 10% discount. For information about AME member benefits visit https://www.ame.org/benefits-ame-membership or contact Laura Cloninger at lcloninger@ame.org.