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As first published by Tom Jenz for The Shepherd Express.Milwaukee was once a premiere example of American manufacturing, urban areas dominated by productive factories that shaped the city’s identity and economy. From the mid-19th century through much of the 20th century, Milwaukee was a hub of industry, renowned for its breweries, machine shops, and later, its… Continue Reading Milwaukee Construction Trades on the Rise: For better pay, more people are choosing a career in the trades

As originally published in full by The Daily Reporter.WRTP | BIG STEP was the White House’s chosen organization to lead construction coordination and job training amid the federal investment.Because Milwaukee was named the next Workforce Hub, dedicated funding for apprenticeships in the area will grow by at least $650,000, federal officials said. WRTP | BIG… Continue Reading Following Biden Administration Visit, WRTP | BIG STEP to Lead Milwaukee’s Construction Coordination and Job Training

As originally published for Greater Racine County Southeast Wisconsin Continues To See Significant Growth In The Construction Industry With The Number Of Jobs Expected To Grow By 14.3% By 2030. Racine County is at the epicenter of this growth. Recently, Microsoft announced plans to invest $3.3 billion in new data centers, which is expected… Continue Reading Number of Construction Jobs in Racine County Expected to Soar

We are thrilled to announce the first graduating class of our Department of Transportation-Highway Construction Skills Training (DOT-HCST) program!The program, which ran from March 26 - May 10, 2024, provided participants with a comprehensive curriculum to prepare them for careers in highway construction. The program included:Extensive equipment trainingContractor and trade presentationsFirst AidCPRFlagger certificationOSHA 30 trainingCDL… Continue Reading DOT-HCST Pilot Program Graduation

On Friday, April 26, WRTP | BIG STEP was honored to welcome some of Senator Tammy Baldwin’s staff! The delegation visited one of our Southeastern Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) classes to learn more about our programs and how participants are building successful careers in the construction industry.Lindsay Blumer, CEO, and Toni White, COO, kicked… Continue Reading Senator Baldwin’s Staff Visit

Originally written by Madison 365 The McKenzie Regional Workforce Center is a collaborative effort to connect young people in the Madison area with careers in the trades, as well as financial literacy, entrepreneurship training and many other career-focused resources. While it’s led by the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC), it couldn’t exist… Continue Reading Partnerships fuel Boys and Girls Club workforce programs