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SEPT 2026
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RV Systems Classes Women’s Level 1 and Level 2 hybrid classes are open for Winter and Spring 2027. Online coursework pairs with hands on shop training, so you can build real technical skill around a working schedule. Choose the session that fits you best.
Level 1 Hybrid
November 2 through December 11, 2026
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Level 2 Hybrid
January 4 through February 12, 2027
Winter
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Spring
February 15 through March 26, 2027
Mentorship Program 2026 Attend a class for free Apply for the Bill Stewart Scholarship, and RVWA will cover your seat. The fourth quarter deadline to apply is October 31.
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According to Forbes, mentorship dramatically improves career advancement for women in business: mentored women are promoted 5x more often, and 71% say their mentor heavily influenced their career growth. However, a major gap remains, as 63% of businesswomen have never had a formal mentor. RVWA pairs members with industry experts to guide them in achieving career & personal growth. MENTORS and MENTEES are needed! "To elevate, educate, and promote"
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Women came together to learn, build, and lead, transforming a traditional travel trailer into a one-of-a-kind vision vehicle showcasing innovative products from 25 companies across the RV industry. The build is complete. The finished unit is being unveiled at the Elkhart Open House Expo and will be on display at the RV/MH Hall of Fame, where you can walk through it in person. One lucky winner takes it home next March. THE VISION VEHICLE CHASSIS TO CLASSY
See it in person. The unit is on display at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN. Enter the sweepstakes for your chance to win a custom 2026 KZ Connect RV. Drawing March 2027.
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Educational Symposium & Industry Awards
✅ General Tickets · $319 (from Aug 1 - Sep 25)
OCTOBER 14 - 15, 2026
“Empowerment Through Vulnerability” theme focusing on turning vulnerable moments into a source of growth and strength for the future Networking throughout 2 days Sponsored in part by Thor Industries
📅 Book your hotel at Chicago Marriott Schaumburg by September 25, for $159/night
Educational Workshops: Courtney Clark & Kim Becking
Keynote: Dr. Amber Selking
Get tickets to the Symposium or join us for the Awards dinner celebrating those making strides to make the RV industry a place where women thrive! Register Now →
The Finalists for the RVWA Industry Awards
Leader of Tomorrow
Catherine Barsanti Sr. Manager of Creative, RVIA Madi White Sales Director, Brinkley RV Ronnetha Morman Marketing Operations Manager, Campers Inn RV
Susan Carpenter Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement
Amy Book Sales Operations Manager, Airstream Cammy Pierson Former President, Curtis Trailers Eleonore Hamm President, RVDA of Canada
Champion of Women (Individual)
Jessica Rider CEO, Pull Through Sites Kori Miller Sr. Materials Manager, Jayco Laurie Hirsch HR Manager, Campers Inn RV
Champion of Women (Company) Grand Design THOR
Lippert
Upcoming events Open House Breakfast
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
* Breakfast & industry networking before Open House Expo * Unveiling finished Chassis to Classy Vision Vehicle 📅 7:00-8:30 am at Lippert HQ next to RV Hall of Fame ✅ Registration opens NOW ✅ FREE to attend for RVWA members. Register Now →
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Dr. Rachel Lindvall
Bill Coughlin
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RV WOMAN’S ALLIANCE 2026 INDUSTRY SURVEY RVWA's 2026 Industry Survey was conducted by independent research firm Cairn Consulting Group across 388 RV industry professionals, and offers the clearest picture yet of where women stand in our workforce.
Numbers worth knowing
49% PARTICIPATION DIRECTION
of industry professionals say the RV industry is heading the right direction on women's participation
from 29% in 2021
47% WORKFORCE
POTENTIAL WORKFORCE 76% of companies face challenges finding interested women from 67% in 2023
more women than 2 years ago
from 24% in 2021
54% RECRUITMENT
71% 42% ACTIVE RECRUITMENT
in manufacturing specifically
of companies are actively recruiting women
from 66% in 2021
nearly 30 points in 5 years
3% PRIORITY DROP
of companies now evaluate workforce gender composition from 14% in 2023
56% CROSS-SECTOR GAP
of respondents say their company has fewer women compared to other industries
nearly double from 2023
43% WAGE GAP
of respondents believe the wage gap between men and women is greater than 10%
THE HIGHEST IN THE SURVEY’S HISTORY
How to get involved 01 Spread the word
02 Host an event
RVWA membership is free to everyone working within the RV industry. Tell a colleague, a friend, a daughter, a peer in the next bay over.
Bring an RVWA gathering to your city. We'll help you scope it, staff it, and fill the room.
03 Sponsor a Bill
04 Donate to the Foundation
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Make a tax-deductible donation to support education and training for women in the RV industry.
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