WRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills Training Program that is recognized statewide by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This program provides credentials and hands-on experiences that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.*
Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM, at Gateway and iMET Campus
Classes Include:
- OSHA certification
- First aid/CPR
- Flagger’s training
- Construction mathematics
- Basic blueprint reading
- Tool & material identification
- CDL preparation
- Hands-on projects
- Trades application assistance
- Contractor engagement & networking
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license
- High school diploma, GED, or HSED
- Social Security card
- Digital literacy
- Updated resume
- Seeking a career in construction
- Ability to pass a drug screen
Mandatory Orientation:
January 27, 2026 | Register by January 15
Classes Run:
February 2 – March 20
Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades.
Questions? Contact Milton Chitatariso:
(608) 738-9722
mchitatariso@wrtp.org
*This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible
candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers.
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.
