Current High School Juniors and Seniors!
Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades?
Try WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Milwaukee Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades!
The Summer Trades Academy will be held June 22 – 26, 2026. You must attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June.
Information Sessions:
Jan 29
Feb 4
Feb 18
Mar 10
Mar 24
Apr 1
Apr 15
Apr 29
May 13
May 27
June 10
All from 5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP
3841 W Wisconsin Ave | Milwaukee, WI
- Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
- Watch live demonstrations
- Participate in hands-on activities
- Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction
Schools & Community Partners: Interested in hosting a Summer Trades Information Session at your school or organization? Reach out to us directly; we’d love to visit and share how to get more involved!
Questions?
Please call (414) 520-0292 or email amercado@wrtp.org
Learn More About an Information Session:
WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in any of its activities or operations.
Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities.
To request information in an alternate format, including language assistance or translation of the information, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 7-1-1.