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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.

OUR HISTORY

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 Named Apprenticeship Ambassador by US DOL
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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.

OUR MISSION

Enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in emerging sectors of our vibrant and evolving economy in the region.

OUR VISION

Traditionally underrepresented and underemployed people—particularly women and people of color—must have access to education, training, and supportive, equitable placement opportunities.

CORE VALUES

We believe in focusing on the mission at hand, refusing to settle, collaborating, and remaining data-driven & people-focused. At WRTP | BIG STEP, we always act with integrity, confidence, compassion, and solidarity.

AREAS WHERE WRTP | BIG STEP HAS PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES

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THE REASON WE’RE HERE

JOB SEEKERS

WRTP | BIG STEP is here to maintain and cultivate Wisconsin’s workforce through diversity, opportunity, and accessibility. If you’re looking for a job in the skilled trades—regardless of background or circumstance—you’ve come to the right place.

WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU

EMPLOYERS

The partners with whom we partner with are integral to the vitality of Wisconsin’s workforce and the prosperity of its residents. If we’re the change-makers, our employment partners are the change-maintainers.

BUILDING IMPACTFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND INDUSTRY.
WE ARE THE CHANGE-MAKERS.
ABOUT US

WRTP and BIG STEP partnered to facilitate more effective and accessible employer-driven worker readiness, ensuring that individuals preparing for employment gain the skills and experiences that employers need.

OUR BOARD

Our board members boast decades of experience in the skilled trades and know each and every facet of the many industries we serve. We are fortunate to be guided by industry leaders.

OUR STAFF

Our team is composed of visionaries and advocates. Each and every one of us is dedicated to helping all of Wisconsin’s workforce become the inclusive, accessible entity it should be.

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INDUSTRY & ORGANIZATION NEWS

WRTP | BIG STEP wants to keep you in the know! Keep up-to-date on our social media, thought leadership, media mentions, success stories, training programs, and job opportunities.

WRTP | BIG STEP

WRTP is paving the way to make sure everyone has a pathway to a family-supporting career. We are curious and courageous people who boldly work toward building impactful connections.

View our career opportunities!

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