Events for week of January 12, 2026

Take charge of your future! Work toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. Classes include: OSHA certification Construction mathematics Electrician coursework Hands-on training Trades application assistance Employer engagement & networking Requirements: Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a license High school

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, 9 AM –

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

Take charge of your future! Work toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. Classes include: OSHA certification Construction mathematics Electrician coursework Hands-on training Trades application assistance Employer engagement & networking Requirements: Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a license High school

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, 9 AM –

This WRTP | BIG STEP program will set you up to obtain your commercial driver's license (CDL). This license is required to operate certain heavy vehicles with a towing capacity of more than 10,000 lbs. Get one step closer to a career in construction or transportation! Step 1: Register by January 5, 2026 (spots are

BIG STEP (Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) is an apprenticeship readiness tutoring and training program dedicated to helping community residents prepare for and succeed in careers in the construction trades. This orientation provides: Overview of WRTP | BIG STEP trainings and programs Exposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades

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

Take charge of your future! Work toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. Classes include: OSHA certification Construction mathematics Electrician coursework Hands-on training Trades application assistance Employer engagement & networking Requirements: Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a license High school

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, 9 AM –

This WRTP | BIG STEP program will set you up to obtain your commercial driver's license (CDL). This license is required to operate certain heavy vehicles with a towing capacity of more than 10,000 lbs. Get one step closer to a career in construction or transportation! Step 1: Register by January 5, 2026 (spots are

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 &

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

Take charge of your future! Work toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. Classes include: OSHA certification Construction mathematics Electrician coursework Hands-on training Trades application assistance Employer engagement & networking Requirements: Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a license High school

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, 9 AM –

This incentivized Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. In partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), this program focuses on the water and sewer sector, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters, electricians, plumbers, sheet

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

Take charge of your future! Work toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. Classes include: OSHA certification Construction mathematics Electrician coursework Hands-on training Trades application assistance Employer engagement & networking Requirements: Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a license High school

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, 9 AM –

If you attended WRTP | BIG STEP between 2023 - 2025 and identified Ironworking as a potential field of interest, we have a great opportunity for you! Join us for information sessions held in both Racine and Milwaukee to learn more about working with a Trade Union as an Ironworker. Racine opportunities, both held at

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. BIG STEP Builders takes place on weekends to work around high school juniors' and seniors' busy schedules. The only requirements are an