Declared in 2019 in the State of Wisconsin, October is Careers In Construction Month (CICM). Careers In Construction Month is led by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) campaign to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of craft professionals. Learn more about your local trade unions: Boilermakers www.boilermakers107.com Bricklayers www.bacwi.org Carpenters,
Originally published by the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin Jacob connected with the WIOA Title I program because he was having troubles entering an apprenticeship in the construction trades industry. His Career Planner connected him with a construction-focused pre-apprenticeship training through WRTP/Big Step in January 2020. The training included tutoring for apprenticeship
Ever wondered which construction craft best matches your personality? Because there are dozens of careers to choose from in the trades, you may find it tricky to find the right path for you. Click here to take the craft career quiz.
Originally published by Urban Milwaukee We are as dedicated as ever to providing workforce development resources during these unprecedented times. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on all things WRTP/BIG STEP. To support our mission, visit wrtp.org/donate. MILWAUKEE, WI – Literacy Services of Wisconsin
Thank you, She Builds, event participants, and the local slate of She Builds’ “Build a Brighter Future” event sponsors—Advocate Aurora Health, Beeler Construction, Berghammer Construction, Boldt Construction, C.D. Smith Construction, CG Schmidt, Coakley Brothers, ECube, Gilbane, J.M. Brennan, Milwaukee Tool, and Mortenson—for the generous gift of $9,000. Thank you to the Walbec Group for
Originally published by Vanessa Holwell Translating your job and existing skills to new business opportunities is a smart way to change with the times. The pandemic is impacting business in big ways, but for savvy industry leaders, this means even more room for personal and professional growth. Consider these 11 tips for pivoting your
OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls event takes place this week, from September 14th-18th, to promote fall hazard awareness in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries in the workplace. Visit our website to watch OSHA's video, "5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls," to learn more about promoting safety in
MILWAUKEE, WI (August 18th, 2020) — We at WRTP/BIG STEP would like to congratulate this year’s Women in Construction award winners. Among the honorees selected this year is WRTP/BIG STEP’s former Milwaukee Site Director, Laura Heller. The Daily Reporter annually honors the outstanding achievement by the top women in the construction industry, who have
MILWAUKEE, WI (July 16, 2020) — WRTP/BIG STEP welcomes Sheila D. Cochran as the Interim President and CEO. WRTP/BIG STEP is a nationally recognized workforce intermediary dedicated to connecting people to family-sustaining jobs in the manufacturing, building, and construction trades, serving Southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Madison, and parts of Minnesota. WRTP/BIG STEP’s Board of Directors
We at WRTP/BIG STEP are saddened by the sudden passing of Michael Biel, Training Director for Sprinkler Fitters Local 183. In support of the Biel family during this tragic time, Sprinkler Fitters Local 183 has established a fundraiser. View the flyer for more information.
