Listen in on the Brews and Blueprints podcast, where Ethan Duran of The Daily Reporter talks with Lindsay Blumer, the President and CEO of WRTP | BIG STEP. WRTP | BIG STEP has been named the Anchor Institution for Milwaukee's Workforce Hub, one of nine Investing in America Workforce Hubs launched by the Biden-Harris… Continue Reading Brews & Blueprints
Integrity is Everything: With Great Funding Comes Great Responsibility Original content by President & CEO Lindsay Blumer Last week I had the honor and privilege of speaking at the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Workforce Summit at the White House, hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris, Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, and White House ARP… Continue Reading Integrity is Everything: With Great Funding Comes Great Responsibility
Originally published by the Aspen InstituteA Profile of Job Quality Fellow Lindsay Blumer, President and CEO, WRTP l BIG STEPWorking in the construction and manufacturing industries has been a traditional stepping stone to the middle class for millions of workers in the US. Job quality and equitable access to these jobs, however, has been inconsistent,… Continue Reading Rebalancing Power in Construction and Manufacturing in Milwaukee
Original content by President & CEO Lindsay Blumer The week of May 16th the U.S. House of Representatives will meet to consider the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This landmark legislation, signed into law in 2014, is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services. Ultimately, WIOA… Continue Reading WIOA Reauthorization Needed to Address Worker Skills Training & Talent Pipeline Pathways
Original content by President & CEO Lindsay Blumer Today, we are facing a near crisis around the number of skilled laborers and artisans in the workforce. During the lockdown of 2020, we saw people across America ban together to creatively support their local restaurants and shops, demonstrating that we as a community value the artisan… Continue Reading Supporting Our Community Through Apprenticeship
In this episode, host Debra Giordano, Vice President of Service Delivery for Equus Workforce Solutions is joined by Matt Waltz, Chief Operating Officer for the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership and Building Industry Group and Skilled Trades Employment Program (WRTP/BIG STEP) to discuss why businesses and workforce boards should invest in Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Matt shares ways… Continue Reading Workforce In Action Episode 25
Originally written by Mike Jackson and published by Architect Magazine on March 4, 2021. This post is part of a monthly series that explores the historical applications of building materials and systems through resources from the Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL), an online collection of AEC catalogs, brochures, trade publications, and more. The BTHL is a project of the… Continue Reading A History of 20th Century Construction Tools
The City of Racine is proud to collaborate with contractors, employers, and WTRP | BIG STEP so together we can empower more of Racine resident with gainful employment opportunities on area construction projects. As the RWP certifying agency, WRTP is here to assist contractors and residents in making the most of this opportunity. Contractors bidding… Continue Reading WRTP | BIG STEP Racine Works Community Certificate Program
Originally written by Natasha Espada and published by Architect Magazine on November 19, 2020. In this article author Natasha Espada discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession by recounting her personal experience and challenges as she sought entry into the field. The article focuses on the difficulties some experience as they… Continue Reading The Necessity of Diversity in Architecture
