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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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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Rescue Plan Workforce Development Summit

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Rescue Plan Workforce Development Summit From day one, President Biden and I knew that to overcome these historic economic challenges, we needed to make a historic investment in our nation’s working families. We needed to build an economy that works for working people. And that is… Continue Reading Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Rescue Plan Workforce Development Summit

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Rescue Plan Workforce Development Summit2022-07-14T16:40:48-05:00

White House Announces over $40 Billion in American Rescue Plan Investments in Our Workforce – With More Coming

White House Announces over $40 Billion in American Rescue Plan Investments in Our Workforce – With More Coming Vice President Kamala Harris to deliver remarks at White House Summit and reinforce call for state and local leaders to invest American Rescue Plan funds to help more Americans secure good-paying jobs On Wednesday, the White… Continue Reading White House Announces over $40 Billion in American Rescue Plan Investments in Our Workforce – With More Coming

White House Announces over $40 Billion in American Rescue Plan Investments in Our Workforce – With More Coming2022-07-13T14:53:07-05:00

Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership looks to offer trades as career option for youth

As summer goes into full swing, employment opportunities for youth and young adults are a pressing issue. While access to well-paying jobs may seem like a long journey for many young people coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP) | BIG STEP offered solutions at their Summer Youth Construction Career… Continue Reading Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership looks to offer trades as career option for youth

Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership looks to offer trades as career option for youth2022-06-30T14:00:40-05:00

Rebalancing Power in Construction and Manufacturing in Milwaukee

Originally published by the Aspen InstituteA Profile of Job Quality Fellow Lindsay Blumer, President and CEO, WRTP l BIG STEPWorking in the construction and manufacturing industries has been a traditional stepping stone to the middle class for millions of workers in the US. Job quality and equitable access to these jobs, however, has been inconsistent,… Continue Reading Rebalancing Power in Construction and Manufacturing in Milwaukee

Rebalancing Power in Construction and Manufacturing in Milwaukee2022-06-29T10:49:14-05:00

4 Strategies to Create Good Jobs, Boost Equity With Federal Infrastructure Funds

With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds beginning to roll out, the Biden administration is working to ensure these investments create good jobs for workers from all walks of life. For example, IIJA requires that most new jobs pay market wages and benefits—and the administration is also preferencing grant applicants that will take additional steps to support working… Continue Reading 4 Strategies to Create Good Jobs, Boost Equity With Federal Infrastructure Funds

4 Strategies to Create Good Jobs, Boost Equity With Federal Infrastructure Funds2022-06-23T15:50:31-05:00

WRTP Partners with MMSD to Improve Workforce in the Water Industry

The Milwaukee Metropolitan School District (MMSD) aims to have a robust talent pipeline from underserved communities. Through community connections, MMSD engaged and partnered with WRTP | BIG STEP to help non-traditional candidates enter and navigate the challenges of an apprenticeship, especially in the first few years. Candidates are recruited from the local communities and… Continue Reading WRTP Partners with MMSD to Improve Workforce in the Water Industry

WRTP Partners with MMSD to Improve Workforce in the Water Industry2022-06-02T11:34:19-05:00

WIOA Reauthorization Needed to Address Worker Skills Training & Talent Pipeline Pathways

Original content by President & CEO Lindsay Blumer The week of May 16th the U.S. House of Representatives will meet to consider the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This landmark legislation, signed into law in 2014, is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services. Ultimately, WIOA… Continue Reading WIOA Reauthorization Needed to Address Worker Skills Training & Talent Pipeline Pathways

WIOA Reauthorization Needed to Address Worker Skills Training & Talent Pipeline Pathways2025-05-30T10:44:54-05:00

Benefitting Employees & Employers: On-the-Job Training

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… Continue Reading Benefitting Employees & Employers: On-the-Job Training

Benefitting Employees & Employers: On-the-Job Training2025-08-19T12:40:39-05:00

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 2021

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… Continue Reading WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 2021

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 20212022-05-04T15:45:17-05:00

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Awards WRTP | BIG STEP Melvin Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize

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… Continue Reading The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Awards WRTP | BIG STEP Melvin Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Awards WRTP | BIG STEP Melvin Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize2022-10-26T16:02:39-05:00

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