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The $10 Million Workforce Experiment That Could Redefine Apprenticeships in America
WUWM 89.7 FM – Wisconsin apprenticeship program participation reached a record high in 2024, report finds

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In the News
Leveling Up Construction Experience: Russell Pawelko
Tapping Into Potential: Jakori Jones
Milwaukee Training Center Naming, Renovation Honors Wisconsin’s First Black Apprentice
Celebrating 50 years of BIG STEP
Preparing For A Fulfilling Career: Gregory Powell
The $10 Million Workforce Experiment That Could Redefine Apprenticeships in America
WUWM 89.7 FM – Wisconsin apprenticeship program participation reached a record high in 2024, report finds

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Realta Fusion, WRTP | BIG STEP to Craft Fusion Workforce Pipeline

Originally published by “Wisconsin Inno” of the Business Journals.WRTP | BIG STEP, a nonprofit workforce intermediary, is working with Madison startup Realta Fusion in a partnership that will work to identify the competencies and skills needed to create and sustain Wisconsin’s fusion workforce as the industry develops.“There’s no point waiting until the 2030s to start… Continue Reading Realta Fusion, WRTP | BIG STEP to Craft Fusion Workforce Pipeline

Realta Fusion, WRTP | BIG STEP to Craft Fusion Workforce Pipeline2023-08-16T10:52:52-05:00

Women of Influence: Lindsay Blumer, WRTP | BIG STEP

WRTP | BIG STEP President & CEO Lindsay Blumer was interviewed by the Milwaukee Business Journal after being selected as a 2023 Women of Influence Award winner by the publication. As WRTP | BIG STEP’s first female leader in a historically male-dominated field, Lindsay is uniquely equipped to advance gender equity in the trades… Continue Reading Women of Influence: Lindsay Blumer, WRTP | BIG STEP

Women of Influence: Lindsay Blumer, WRTP | BIG STEP2023-06-19T11:54:19-05:00

Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach’s new president

Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach's new president As published by Sheboygan Press. Toni White was recently named the next president of Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit formed in 2020. White is currently the chief operating officer of a non-profit workforce intermediary non-profit organization named WRTP BIG STEP in… Continue Reading Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach’s new president

Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach’s new president2023-05-19T14:39:13-05:00

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 2022

WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2022 Impact Report highlights the organization's commitment to progress, courage, and the expansion of its training programs in partnership with local, statewide, and federal government entities, associations, regional supportive service providers, and local partners. WRTP | BIG STEP's certified pre-apprenticeship programs now include green construction, CDL Class A licensure, and… Continue Reading WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 2022

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 20222023-05-10T15:15:57-05:00

PSC selects Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead BEAD workforce planning efforts

Madison, WI – Following a competitive process, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin selected the Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead workforce development planning efforts for the more than $1 billion broadband infrastructure investment coming to Wisconsin.  The coalition will be led by Josh Morby and executives from WRTP | BIG STEP, a nationally… Continue Reading PSC selects Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead BEAD workforce planning efforts

PSC selects Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead BEAD workforce planning efforts2023-04-11T14:34:29-05:00

Starting Over After Serving: Robert Artley & Zacharias Smith

Robert Artley and Zacharias Smith have similar stories: Both came to WRTP | BIG STEP as veterans after falling on hard times, and both found themselves job-hopping with little success, lacking confidence, and looking for support that could lead them back to family-supporting careers. They got the support they needed when the Center for… Continue Reading Starting Over After Serving: Robert Artley & Zacharias Smith

Starting Over After Serving: Robert Artley & Zacharias Smith2025-08-18T12:52:51-05:00

From Unfulfilling Job to New Career: Isaias Cisneros

Isaias Cisneros is a second-generation Mexican American born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys music, art, physical activity, and practicing his faith. Before enrolling in WRTP | BIG STEP, Isaias worked at Kwik Trip but felt unfulfilled in his job. Isaias learned about WRTP | BIG… Continue Reading From Unfulfilling Job to New Career: Isaias Cisneros

From Unfulfilling Job to New Career: Isaias Cisneros2025-08-19T11:32:23-05:00

Early Start to Apprenticeship: Jessica Lazo Figueroa

Jessica Lazo Figueroa, 17 years old and a senior at Madison East High School, is a Youth Apprentice through the Madison Metropolitan School District. Growing up, she always wanted a career in construction, but did not have much knowledge about it or know where to begin. She heard about WRTP | BIG STEP through… Continue Reading Early Start to Apprenticeship: Jessica Lazo Figueroa

Early Start to Apprenticeship: Jessica Lazo Figueroa2025-08-19T11:35:12-05:00

From Incarceration to Journeyworker: José Garcia

José Garcia is a union journey worker carpenter and the father of nine children. His journey to and through the skilled trades held many challenges, but it ultimately fulfilled his dreams. When José first learned of WRTP | BIG STEP, he had recently returned from incarceration and was struggling to find a job due… Continue Reading From Incarceration to Journeyworker: José Garcia

From Incarceration to Journeyworker: José Garcia2025-08-19T11:35:35-05:00

Securing a Family-Supporting Career: Justin Hirsch

My name is Justin Hirsch. I’m 31 years old and a father of three beautiful children. I enjoy spending time with family, fishing, boating, and camping. In my early teenage years, I struggled on and off with drug addiction; this led to me being a felon in my early twenties, which made it hard… Continue Reading Securing a Family-Supporting Career: Justin Hirsch

Securing a Family-Supporting Career: Justin Hirsch2025-08-19T11:35:56-05:00

WRTP | BIG STEP is paving the way to make sure everyone has a pathway to a family-supporting career. We are curious and courageous people who boldly work toward building impactful connections.

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