The BIG STEP Builders program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to build basic construction skills and explore the industry through hands-on learning, presentations from union members, application assistance, and more.
The only requirements are an interest in a union construction apprenticeship and a commitment to attend four Wednesday sessions.
Recruitment & Orientation:
January 7, 2026 | 4 – 6 PM
Program Dates:
January 14, 21, & 28, 2026
February 4, 2026
4 – 8 PM
Registration is required by:
January 7, 2026
Sessions will take place at:
Labor Temple Building/Brickhouse
2233 Birch St | Eau Claire, WI 54703
Contact us for more information:
(534) 235-9019 | abrunn@wrtp.org
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.