Project Lighthouse: Entry-Level Construction Skills Training (ELCS) 2027
WRTP | BIG STEP is offering customized training cohorts, supported by Vantage, to build a pipeline of qualified workers for the data center construction project in Port Washington. These cohorts will provide participants with the targeted skills and hands-on training needed to pursue careers connected to the project and the broader construction industry.
Training:
January 11, 2027 – February 19, 2027
Training runs from 9 AM – 2 PM, Monday to Friday.
Participants must have an identified interest in construction Registered Apprenticeship and meet all eligibility criteria to be eligible for training:
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent
- Social Security card
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Passing ACCUPLACER scores for trade of interest
Questions? Contact Jenna McDade:
jmcdade@wrtp.org or (414) 379-3985
Submit an Interest Form for More Information
WRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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.
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A new career is within reach, Green Bay 👷
Prepare for an apprenticeship and get connected with construction careers at WRTP | BIG STEP’s Entry-Level Construction Skills training, offered in partnership with Mavid Construction.
🦺 OSHA 30 Certification
🌱 Green Construction
🔢 Construction Mathematics
✅ Trades Aptitude Testing
➕ And more!
Get started:
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City of Milwaukee residents, ready to begin your journey to a rewarding career? 👷
Gain access to employment opportunities on various construction projects in the city through the @cityofmilwaukee’s Residents Preference Program (RPP)!
WRTP | BIG STEP works with employers and helps eligible community members get RPP certified ✅
Visit our website to learn more and see if you qualify, or reach out to our team:
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📞 (414) 342-9787
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WRTP | BIG STEP’s FREE Entry-Level Construction Skills Training Program helps you build the skills and experience you need to take the first step toward a career in construction.
📅 September 14 – November 19
📍 @nwtc in Green Bay
Participants gain hands-on construction experience, industry-recognized credentials, apprenticeship readiness, and assistance with apprenticeship applications.
Register by September 1:
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Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth Counties: #DidYouKnow? You can earn industry-recognized credentials and skills, including OSHA certification, first aid/CPR, and flagger training, through the Highway Construction Skills Training Program 👷
Learn more at WRTP | BIG STEP’s recruitment on September 8, 2026:
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WRTP | BIG STEP is helping families get ready for back-to-school season! 🎒
Join us for a School Supply Giveaway at Park Cedar Community Center. Pick up school supplies for your kids, learn about our no-cost skilled trades training programs, and discover resources that can help you take the next step toward an apprenticeship and a family-sustaining career.
📅 August 19 | 3:30 – 5 PM
📍 Park Cedar Community Center | 815 Cedar St, Madison, WI
Questions? Contact Anthony Cattani & Jared Baldwin:
📧 acattani@wrtp.org | (608) 738-1237
📧 jbaldwin@wrtp.org | (608) 895-4337
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Build skills. Earn credentials. Prepare for a career in the skilled trades.
WRTP | BIG STEP’s FREE Entry-Level Construction Skills Training Program provides participants with hands-on experience and prepares them to pursue career opportunities in construction.
Training includes construction math, blueprint reading, tools and materials identification, hands-on projects, and more, with opportunities to earn credentials including OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, forklift certification, and the nationally recognized MC3 credential.
📅 September 14 – November 19
📍 Green Bay, WI
📅 Monday – Thursday, 4 – 8 PM
Ready to see where the skilled trades can take you? Register by September 1:
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