WRTP | BIG STEP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce intermediary dedicated to connecting people to family-sustaining jobs. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy.
By being industry-led, worker-centered, and community-focused, WRTP/BIG STEP helps under-employed, under-served, and under-represented individuals succeed in well-paying careers while exceeding the industry’s workforce needs.
Natasha Espada: Diversity Initiatives in Architecture Require Initiative
Originally written by Natasha Espada and published by Architect Magazine on November 19, 2020. With only 3% of U.S. architects being Latinx, 2% being Black, and an [...]
FREE ESL, Citizenship, GED, & Tutoring classes
WRTP/BIG STEP partner Literacy Network will resume spring classes on January 19th, with every class held via Zoom. Literacy Network is a non-profit organization that teaches [...]
WRTP | BIG STEP Highlighted in the Literacy Services of Wisconsin Winter Newsletter
A WRTP/BIG STEP partner, the Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) spent 2020 as an integral part of their community through accessibility and the comprehensive services offered [...]