Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades?
Try WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Summer Trades Academy for current high school students in Madison—open to ages 16 through 19!
Get exposure and explore career options in the construction skilled trades!
- Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
- Watch live demonstrations
- Participate in hands-on activities
- Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction
Dates:
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Requirements:
Must attend an information session with a parent or guardian, complete the registration process, be a current student living within the city of Madison, and be able to commit to a 9 AM – 2 PM schedule from June 22 – 26 to participate in the Summer Trades Academy.
Contact Anthony Cattani for more info:
(608) 255-0155 or acattani@wrtp.org
WRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in any of its activities or operations.
Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities.
To request information in an alternate format, including language assistance or translation of the information, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 7-1-1.