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Pay Equity Messaging Tour

The Pay Equity Messaging Tour takes the Washington State Women’s Commission across the state to host events that inspire school-age girls by increasing visibility and accessibility to careers where women are underrepresented.

As we continue this tour across the state, our focus is to engage future leaders in occupations most relevant to the unique needs of their communities. By partnering with local education districts, community organizations, and labor groups, we will spark positive connection between today’s pioneers and tomorrow’s changemakers.

Upcoming Events

Activate 3.8: Olympia

Thurs.
March 13, 2025

Washington State Capitol Campus

Girls on the Hill:
Where STEM Meets Government

In collaboration with local and state partners, this event is designed to spark girls’ curiosity and excitement about careers in state government and connect STEM skills to the public service field.

Partners: ESD 113, Capitol STEM Network

Past Events

Training staff from TSMC Washington walk students through proper handling of silicon wafers.

Activate 3.8: Vancouver

Middle and high school girls from across Southwest Washington came to Clark College’s Columbia Tech Center where they spent the morning connecting with inspiring women who are excelling in manufacturing and construction/building industries.

Troops with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho assess stream health in life sciences activity.

Activate 3.8: Spokane

The event featured dual programming including a fireside chat for women looking to advance within their male-dominated fields and a life sciences activity to spark young girls’ interest in this field.

April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council speaks to audience at Activate 3.8 Launch in Seattle.

Activate 3.8 Launch: Seattle

The event brought together over 200 civic leaders, volunteers, students, and community members and featured speeches from seven gender equity advocates, including former Governor Jay Inslee, who discussed strategies to advance economic empowerment for Washington women.

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