As reported by Jenn Goodman for Construction Dive; April 30, 2020 In this article, the author Jenn Goodman discusses the way the coronavirus has impacted logistics within the construction industry both positively and negatively. While the pandemic has forced certain accommodations to be made that have disrupted the status quo within the industry, this
The Wisconsin Department Of Workforce Development has compiled an easy and informative guide to help those in need of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Determine your eligibility and the correct application channels with this helpful document. View the guide here.
This site explains what is currently known about COVID-19. It details a household plan of action, having a child at home, and protecting older loved ones. Business Insider provides guidance on the best items to stock up on during this time. With that, here are some of the adjusted grocery store hours due to the
This site lists all free and sliding-scale clinics. I urge anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms, specifically a cough or inexplicable shortness of breath, to call their doctor or a nurse’s hotline before going to an Urgent Care facility or the Emergency Room. You could save yourself time and money—not to mention unnecessary exposure to the virus or
Milwaukee Public Schools: Meals & Enrichment Materials for Students MPS has meals and enrichment materials for MPS students. Please, feel free to share information about this precious resource with participants who would benefit from these provisions. You can go to any location to pick-up these items, regardless of the school your child attends. School
Racine Schools will offer free grab-and-go meals to any child 18 and younger Monday - Thursday from 9 AM - 10 AM while schools are closed. Families can drive-up or walk-up to pick up the meals. Children must be present. Each child will receive breakfast and a bag lunch. Meals will be available at
The Salvation Army will provide a family with 2-3 days-worth of food to help them through this time. You can come on the days open as much as you need, but you must follow the instructions for each site. The Salvation Army Milwaukee Citadel Corps Worship & Community Center 4129 W. Villard Avenue, Milwaukee,
WRTP/BIG STEP is proud to support the efforts of Employ Milwaukee and their YouthBuild Construction Skills Training & Paid Work Experience. In collaboration with WIOA Partners Dynamic Workforce and United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee, Employ Milwaukee will host an event for Out-of-School Youth who have yet to complete their High School Education or have
After her tenure as a Director at WRTP/BIG STEP, Tracey Griffith joined the Walbec Group as an Outreach Manager, where she currently oversees outreach and community partnerships, working closely with recruitment and the WRTP/BIG STEP’s Department of Transportation’s (DOT) TrANS Roadbuilding program. Her history with WRTP/BIG STEP, combined with her position at the Walbec
The age-old proverb “A woman’s work is never done,” has never been truer, especially in the trades. Trades work is perhaps the single sector of the workforce that remains almost entirely dominated by men, not just in practice but in perception. Yet, in the age of automation and technology, the trades need all hands
