Employ Milwaukee’s Business Services team works closely with employers across sectors to understand their needs and provide tailored talent solutions. One such offering is our On-the-Job-Training (OJT) solution, which is a work-based training model that is considered one of the most effective ways to train new employees. The OJT program is especially helpful to
2021 was a significant year for WRTP | BIG STEP, beginning with the arrival of our new President and CEO, Lindsay Blumer, in January. In our Impact Report, we look back on the year, including event highlights, organizational statistics, success stories, donations, grants, recognitions, and retirements. We are extremely proud of what we accomplished
The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Awards WRTP | BIG STEP Melvin Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize This Melvin Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize was created in 1998 to honor the memory of Melvin Lurie, a Professor of Economics at the University and founder of what is now MHRLR. The prize is intended to continue and
As a young man, Terellus Bolton watched his father work hard to support him and his family. Terellus knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, but he got into trouble at an early age and had to pay for it. Returning home after his stint with the justice system, he jumped from job to
At just seven years old, Saul and his family came to Wisconsin from Mexico looking for a better life. He remembers his parents selling wares on the street so they could afford milk. But Saul and his family forged ahead and within seven months they had all become citizens; he is very proud to
Originally published by Sarah McGrew of TMJ4. Tiffany Tillis worked as a bartender and a server for 10 years. Then, the pandemic hit. "Because of COVID, I was looking for something that was essential and I had just been laid off," Tillis said. That's when she stumbled upon Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP) | BIG STEP,
MILWAUKEE, WI (April 5, 2022) – WRTP | BIG STEP (WRTP) and the Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council (MBCTC) have been awarded the prestigious Mark H. Ayer's Award by North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU). NABTU announced the award recently in response to the ongoing work by WRTP and MBCTC to engage women in
Initiative includes new $1,500 scholarships for adult high school degree attainment, pre-apprenticeship training. City of Racine – Today, Mayor Mason announced the launch of a new campaign, website, and scholarships to help City residents connect to City resources and transform their futures. The Growing Residents’ Opportunities and Wealth (GROW) Racine initiative will be run
Prior to finding WRTP | BIG STEP, Quincy Clark worked in customer service for about 20 years, performing a multitude of duties: sales, marketing, hospitality, and even selling insurance. Once the pandemic hit, however, the customer service industry took a huge blow. Quincy stumbled in to WRTP | BIG STEP by way of a case
After graduating from high school, Megan Lamke decided to pursue a nursing degree and worked full-time as a CNA. As rewarding as the job was, Megan became burnt out and began to consider a career change. An acquaintance suggested that Megan reach out to BIG STEP, where
