PAVING THE WAY
WRTP | BIG STEP
The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP) was created in the 1990s to renew Milwaukee’s traditional industrial base after the recovery of manufacturing, retirement of an aging workforce, and diversification of the regional economy created a growing skills shortage. Since combining with the Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program (BIG STEP) to form WRTP | BIG STEP, we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce intermediary dedicated to connecting people to family-sustaining jobs.
As an Apprenticeship Ambassador, WRTP | BIG STEP will work with the DOL to continue to increase awareness of Registered Apprenticeship, identify and improve practices and partnerships, provide better access and resources for underserved and underrepresented populations, and promote Registered Apprenticeship as a mainstream workforce strategy.
WRTP | BIG STEP
YOUTHBUILD
Program includes:
- Paid training
- High school diploma equivalency diploma
- Earn your CDL
- Road building construction training
- Transition support into employment
Are you 18-24? Click here to apply or call (414) 270-1795 with any questions.
WRTP | BIG STEP
CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
We leave no stone unturned in our quest for a more qualified and diverse workforce.
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