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SUMMARY:Third Annual Youth Summer Trades Academy: Madison
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Madison-area young adults (18-24) interested in pursuing a career in the construction trades! WRTP | BIG STEP and OFS are hosting the Summer Trades Academy to help prepare you for a Registered Apprenticeship. \nThis 6-week\, intensive hands-on training is designed to develop your entry-level skills and provide you with tangible credentials to take with you into your career as a Registered Apprentice. \nQUESTIONS? CONTACT US!\n(608) 255-0155 | jwiltse@wrtp.org | fneumann@operationfreshstart.org \nTRAINING SCHEDULE\nMonday\, July 14 – Thursday\, August 21 \nCLASSES HELD\nMonday – Thursday\n8 AM – 4 PM \nREQUIREMENTS \n\nValid driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation/GED\nSocial Security card
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/third-annual-youth-summer-trades-academy-madison/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Madison Youth Summer Trades Academy\, 2670 Milwaukee St\, Madison\, WI\, 53704
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SUMMARY:2025 BIG STEP Orientation Sessions: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis orientation provides: \n\nOverview of WRTP | BIG STEP trainings and programs\nExposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades\nAssessment of individual needs and strengths\nTest\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nOrientation:\nMarch 11 | 6 PM \nMarch 22 | 9 AM \nApril 1 | 9 AM \nApril 8 | 4 PM* \nApril 19 | 9 AM \nMay 6 | 9 AM \nMay 13 | 4 PM* \nMay 24 | 9 AM \nJune 3 | 9 AM \nJune 10 | 4 PM* \nJune 28 | 9 AM \nJuly 1 | 9 AM \nJuly 15 | 4 PM* \nJuly 26 | 9 AM \nAugust 5 | 9 AM \nAugust 12 | 4 PM* \nAugust 23 | 9 AM \nSeptember 2 | 9 AM \nSeptember 9 | 4 PM* \nSeptember 20 | 9 AM \nOctober 7 | 9 AM \nOctober 14 | 4 PM* \nOctober 25 | 9 AM \nNovember 4 | 9 AM \nNovember 11 | 4 PM* \nNovember 22 | 9 AM \nDecember 2 | 9 AM \nDecember 9 | 4 PM* \nDecember 20 | 9 AM \n*This session is an evening orientation ONLY\, with testing that takes place on the following Thursday \nLearn more:
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/2025-big-step-orientation-sessions-milwaukee-2/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Orientation: Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nAugust 18 – December 12 at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s Milwaukee Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nJuly 22\, July 29\, or August 5\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nThis program will make you STAND OUT* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates. \nLearn More:
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-orientation-milwaukee/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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