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WRTP | BIG STEP is proud to announce it has been selected to join the 2025 Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator, the largest national network of youth-serving nonprofits focused on improving young people’s employment prospects. As part of the year-long program, WRTP | BIG STEP will receive funding, training, and networking opportunities to expand… Continue Reading Nonprofit Selected for Prestigious 2025 Accelerator for Organizations Supporting Youth Skills

As originally published in Current’s ReNEWsletter. Water has always been a precious resource. Today, it’s also a promising career opportunity. That’s because there is a growing demand for skilled water workers to ensure our access to clean drinking water and safe wastewater management for public health. But a massive wave of retirements looms. According to US… Continue Reading The Next Wave: Building Tomorrow’s Water Workforce

As originally published on The Daily Reporter by Ethan Duran. Wisconsin has announced it broke the record for the most registered apprentices in its program this year. Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development on Monday reported there were 17,089 individuals enrolled in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, which provides training for… Continue Reading Wisconsin Breaks Apprenticeship Record for a Third Time

As first published by Tom Jenz for The Shepherd Express.Milwaukee was once a premiere example of American manufacturing, urban areas dominated by productive factories that shaped the city’s identity and economy. From the mid-19th century through much of the 20th century, Milwaukee was a hub of industry, renowned for its breweries, machine shops, and later, its… Continue Reading Milwaukee Construction Trades on the Rise: For better pay, more people are choosing a career in the trades

As originally published in full by The Daily Reporter.WRTP | BIG STEP was the White House’s chosen organization to lead construction coordination and job training amid the federal investment.Because Milwaukee was named the next Workforce Hub, dedicated funding for apprenticeships in the area will grow by at least $650,000, federal officials said. WRTP | BIG… Continue Reading Following Biden Administration Visit, WRTP | BIG STEP to Lead Milwaukee’s Construction Coordination and Job Training