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Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach’s new president

Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach's new president As published by Sheboygan Press. Toni White was recently named the next president of Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit formed in 2020. White is currently the chief operating officer of a non-profit workforce intermediary non-profit organization named WRTP BIG STEP in

Meet Toni White, Sheboygan Area Black-American Community Outreach’s new president2023-05-19T14:39:13-05:00

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 2022

WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2022 Impact Report highlights the organization's commitment to progress, courage, and the expansion of its training programs in partnership with local, statewide, and federal government entities, associations, regional supportive service providers, and local partners. WRTP | BIG STEP's certified pre-apprenticeship programs now include green construction, CDL Class A licensure, and

WRTP | BIG STEP Impact Report 20222023-05-10T15:15:57-05:00

PSC selects Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead BEAD workforce planning efforts

Madison, WI – Following a competitive process, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin selected the Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead workforce development planning efforts for the more than $1 billion broadband infrastructure investment coming to Wisconsin.  The coalition will be led by Josh Morby and executives from WRTP | BIG STEP, a nationally

PSC selects Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead BEAD workforce planning efforts2023-04-11T14:34:29-05:00

Groups Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

Originally published by Channel 3000 JANESVILLE, Wis. — Groups across south-central Wisconsin are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. In Rock County, the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board and Blackhawk Technical College teamed up to host an event aimed at teaching business members and educators how to build a workforce pipeline through youth and registered apprenticeship

Groups Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week2022-11-16T16:24:26-06:00

Governor Evers and Wisconsin State Officials to Attend WRTP | BIG STEP’s Apprenticeship Career Day & Fair

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, WRTP | BIG STEP of South Central Wisconsin and the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin are hosting an Apprenticeship Career Day & Fair on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Plumbers Local 75 Training Center, 2102 E Springs Dr., Madison, WI.

Governor Evers and Wisconsin State Officials to Attend WRTP | BIG STEP’s Apprenticeship Career Day & Fair2022-11-16T08:52:57-06:00

The Biden administration wants to expand broadband access and job opportunities for women and people of color

Originally published by The 19th The federal government is investing $65 billion in expanding broadband, and two-thirds of that money will be directed toward programs that encourage better hiring and retention practices for women and people of color, who have been severely underrepresented in the field. Broadband is expected to add 36,000 telecommunications equipment

The Biden administration wants to expand broadband access and job opportunities for women and people of color2022-11-07T13:08:05-06:00

WRTP | BIG STEP is a National Digital Inclusion Alliance Affiliate

WRTP | BIG STEP is proud to announce that we are a National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) affiliate. As an NDIA affiliate, our vision is that everyone has the opportunity to use technology to live, learn, work, and thrive. Digital equity is most effectively driven by community efforts that combine affordable home broadband service,

WRTP | BIG STEP is a National Digital Inclusion Alliance Affiliate2022-11-01T11:30:21-05:00

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

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

Vice President Harris touts plan to replace lead pipes during Milwaukee visit

First published by Anthony Dabruzzi for Spectrum News Vice President Kamala Harris made a push for clean drinking water and healthy homes during a visit to Milwaukee Monday. The visit to Wisconsin comes on the heels of the vice president's announcement last month during which the Biden administration laid out a goal of removing

Vice President Harris touts plan to replace lead pipes during Milwaukee visit2022-01-27T19:07:21-06:00

NNS Spotlight: Nonprofit paves the way for diversity in the construction, manufacturing trades

Two of WRTP | BIG STEP’s most recent success stories include Tiffany Tillis and Dwayne Sampson. Tiffany Tillis, single mother of three, turned to WRTP | BIG STEP after she was laid off during the pandemic. With WRTP, she gained CPR and first aid certification, her commercial driver’s license permit, and hands-on experience. Tillis

NNS Spotlight: Nonprofit paves the way for diversity in the construction, manufacturing trades2022-01-18T17:10:30-06:00
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