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HISTORY

WRTP was initially created to renew our traditional industrial base in the Milwaukee area during the 1990s.  The recovery of manufacturing, retirement of an aging workforce, and diversification of the regional economy created a growing skills shortage by the end of the decade.

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SERVICES

WRTP | BIG STEP is industry-led, worker-centered and community-focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of private sector organizations to recruit and develop a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy.

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COMMUNITY

Collaboration is a way of life. Developing strong community partnerships enhances our capacity to build a pipeline of skilled, qualified, and diverse candidates for apprenticeships and careers in the construction, industrial, and other emerging sectors throughout our region.

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NEWS

WRTP | BIG STEP wants to keep you in the know! Visit any of our social media sites to keep up to date on our events, training programs, and job opportunities available to you.

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Industry Led & Worker Centered

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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.

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