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
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 STEP’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
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
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
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
As released by Governor Evers Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Week” by announcing that Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached a record 16,384 enrolled apprentices, an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history and surpassing last year’s record-high participation. Gov. Evers announced the new record during the
MADISON, WI (November 13, 2023) — In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (November 13 – 19), WRTP | BIG STEP, a workforce intermediary, has partnered with the Building Trades Council to host an Apprenticeship Career Exploration Fair and a special announcement from the Governor on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 9 AM to 3
Originally published as an opinion piece by Joe Fitzgerald & Richard Diaz for Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Across the city, kids are returning to school, eager to learn. Some will struggle more than others due to high rates of lead poisoning. Even at low levels, lead exposure creates learning problems, hyperactivity, lower IQ, and
