MADISON, WI (February 15, 2024) — WRTP | BIG STEP, a workforce intermediary, has partnered with the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc. to host our 2024 Partners in Construction Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 3 PM – 7 PM at the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc. (2909 Landmark Pl,
Originally written by Chuck Quirmbach for WUWM 89.7 FM Two Biden administration cabinet members looked very favorably upon the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP) | BIG STEP organization during recent visits. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su brought news of more than $1 million for training on building and maintaining electric vehicle charging stations. At
On Friday, January 26th, WRTP | BIG STEP South Central joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc. at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center to celebrate the first 12 graduates of the Careerforce Build UP! Pre-Apprenticeship Training. These 12 students dedicated 12 weeks to hands-on,
Current, the Chicago-based water innovation hub, is leading Great Lakes ReNEW, the multistate partnership to boost Great Lakes leadership on resource recovery and the circular economy.Current, the Chicago-based water innovation hub, has been awarded up to $160 million over 10 years from the U.S. National Science Foundation to develop and grow a water-focused innovation engine
As originally published by Megan Marshall for Spectrum News 1. WAUWATOSA, Wis. — The Biden administration is making investments in Wisconsin. On Friday, members of his team announced federal funding heading to the Milwaukee area to help further the roll out of more electric vehicle charging stations across the country. “If you don’t do right
As originally published by Lawrence Andrea for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit Milwaukee on Friday to meet with area business leaders and tout President Joe Biden's job-creation efforts, the latest planned stop in Wisconsin by a high-ranking official that underscores the Biden administration's focus on the swing state
The EV Skilled Trade Employment Program (EVSTEP) Summary outlines the growing importance of certified pre-apprenticeship training and the development of sustainable career pathways within the clean energy and EV sectors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates an increased need for employees in the clean energy sector in the coming years. They estimate the
Originally published by Ethan Duran for The Daily Reporter Wisconsin contractors for public projects big and small saw a boon in work since President Joe Biden signed the trillion-dollar Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021. Since then, funding has supported hundreds of state projects, ranging from roads, highways, bridges, ports, rail,
As first published by Ethan Duran for The Daily Reporter. Milwaukee on Wednesday was named a finalist for a federal economic development grant worth up to $50 million, according to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. The “Recompete Pilot Program,” which focuses on distressed communities, was created under the CHIPS and Science Act. The program targets
I am thrilled to share the inspiring success story of one of our former students, Derrick Powe. With our support, he overcame significant personal challenges and is now flourishing in his second year of the sheet metal apprenticeship program. Derrick is a justice-impacted individual who participated in our Entry-Level Construction Skills program. He quickly
