WRTP | BIG STEP ELCS training is a 12-week certified pre-apprenticeship program through the State of Wisconsin. ELCS training provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is at no cost to you and will make you stand out*!
Training Schedule:
January 12 – April 2, 2026
Classes run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM, Madison College – Truax Campus
1701 Wright St | Madison, WI 53701
Orientation Dates:
December 9, 2025 | 2 – 3 PM, WRTP | BIG STEP Office
December 13, 2025 | 9 – 10 AM, Virtual
December 16, 2025 | 4 – 5 PM, WRTP | BIG STEP Office
January 7, 2026 | 4 – 5 PM, WRTP | BIG STEP Office
WRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for Careers in the Trades:
- Apprenticeship Readiness
- OSHA 30 Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Entry-Level Welding Certificate
- Construction Mathematics
- Trades Aptitude Testing
- Tool & Material Identification
- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Hands-On Projects
- Apprenticeship Application Assistance
- NABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential
Requirements:
- High school graduate or completion of HSED/GED (or documentation in progress)
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Either an eligible applicant on a trade list OR willing to pursue a construction apprenticeship
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Social Security card
- Digital literacy
Questions?
Contact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508.
*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades.
Attendance at an orientation is required for enrollment. Please fill out the form below to indicate your preferred date.
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