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WRTP I BIG STEP Outlines Comprehensive Outreach Plan Following President Bidenā€™s Workforce Hub Designation for Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WIā€Æā€” Following President Joe Bidenā€™s official announcement naming WRTP I BIG STEP as the Anchor Institution for Milwaukeeā€™s Workforce Hub, WRTP I BIG STEP is launching a comprehensive outreach and communications strategy aimed at engaging a wide array of stakeholders. This plan will ensure the benefits of this national recognition flow to employers,

WRTP I BIG STEP Outlines Comprehensive Outreach Plan Following President Bidenā€™s Workforce Hub Designation for Milwaukee2024-10-08T12:24:52-05:00

MABA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County: Celebrating First Anniversary of the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center!

As originally published by WisBusiness The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) are celebrating the first anniversary of the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. Developed by BGCDC and MABA and powered by partnerships with area organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, WRTP | BIG STEP, and

MABA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County: Celebrating First Anniversary of the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center!2024-07-17T11:21:29-05:00

Empowering Individuals to Seek Careers In the Trade Industry

Recently, WRTP | BIG STEP was featured by TMJ4 News for our talent pipelines that connect people with sustainable careers in the skilled trades! We provide education, hands-on training, and ongoing support to connect individuals directly with future employers. Take Jade Retic's story, for example. Through our programs, Jade is gaining the skills and knowledge

Empowering Individuals to Seek Careers In the Trade Industry2024-07-11T11:12:53-05:00

CEO Lindsay Blumer speaks during 2024 National Skills Coalition Summit

Weā€™re thrilled to announce CEO Lindsay Blumer was asked to speak on Comcastā€™s Newsmakers during the 2024 National Skills Coalition Summit! This esteemed program highlights leaders making a difference across various industries. In the interview, Blumber discussed WRTP | BIG STEPā€™s ongoing commitment to bridging the nationā€™s skills gap by exposing young people to

CEO Lindsay Blumer speaks during 2024 National Skills Coalition Summit2024-07-08T13:42:00-05:00

2024 Summer Trades Academy Draws 170 Students From the Milwaukee Area

As originally written by Ethan Duran for The Daily Reporter. Last week, WRTP | BIG STEP and the Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council hosted a record-breaking number of curious high school students at the 2024 Milwaukee Summer Trades Academy. The multi-day event featured 14 different trades and took place at different trade halls

2024 Summer Trades Academy Draws 170 Students From the Milwaukee Area2024-07-02T17:01:39-05:00

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 2023

2023 was a year of significant change across the nation, including unprecedented investments in infrastructure and a record-breaking number of active apprenticeships. In WRTP | BIG STEPā€™s 2023 Impact Report, we look back on the amazing partnerships, events, and programs that have allowed our communities to flourish. WRTP | BIG STEP has implemented MSSC/HSED

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 20232024-06-21T12:15:13-05:00

Black Construction Trainees In Milwaukee Could Help Alter Underrepresentation in Industry

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

Black Construction Trainees In Milwaukee Could Help Alter Underrepresentation in Industry2024-02-08T15:40:20-06:00

Biden administration announces federal funding to expand Wisconsinā€™s trade-skills workforce

As originally published by Megan Marshall for Spectrum News 1. WAUWATOSA, Wis. ā€” 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. ā€œIf you donā€™t do right

Biden administration announces federal funding to expand Wisconsinā€™s trade-skills workforce2024-01-25T13:19:39-06:00

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen coming to Milwaukee Friday to tout Biden job creation

As originally published by Lawrence Andrea for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. WASHINGTON ā€“ 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

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen coming to Milwaukee Friday to tout Biden job creation2024-01-30T09:00:56-06:00

Two Years of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Money: How Federal Funding Plays a Role in Wisconsin Construction

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,

Two Years of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Money: How Federal Funding Plays a Role in Wisconsin Construction2024-01-05T11:36:13-06:00
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