BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRTP | BIG STEP - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WRTP | BIG STEP X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wrtp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WRTP | BIG STEP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260517T205335 CREATED:20251009T162627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T163115Z UID:10004495-1767862800-1767880800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Electric Skills Class Sessions: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Take charge of your future! \nWork toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. \nClasses include: \n\nOSHA certification\nConstruction mathematics\nElectrician coursework\nHands-on training\nTrades application assistance\nEmployer 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)\nCompleted ACCUPLACER test\n\nTake charge of your future! \nWork toward a career in construction. Our FREE short-term training program provides pre-apprenticeship instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification. \nClasses include: \n\nOSHA certification\nConstruction mathematics\nElectrician coursework\nHands-on training\nTrades application assistance\nEmployer 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)\nCompleted ACCUPLACER test\n\nRecruitment Session\nOctober 27 at 2 PM \nClasses Held\nNovember 10 – January 23; Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM \nFor more information\, contact us at (414) 937-3622 or email jmcdade@wrtp.org. \nRegistration is required; please sign up here. \nSign Up for More InformationThis skilled Trades Employment Program is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all opportunity employers. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Award Number DE-EE0011256. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/electric-skills-class-sessions-milwaukee-october-2025/2026-01-08/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Electric-Skills-Class-Sessions-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260517T205335 CREATED:20250813T210745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T212757Z UID:10005196-1767862800-1767884400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Monthly Orientation & ACCUPLACER Testing DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP provides apprenticeship readiness testing\, tutoring\, and training dedicated to helping community residents prepare for and succeed in careers in the construction trades. \nWhen \n\nAugust 14\, 2025\nSeptember 11\, 2025\nOctober 9\, 2025\nNovember 13\, 2025\nDecember 11\, 2025\nJanuary 8\, 2026\nFebruary 12\, 2026\nMarch 12\, 2026\n\nAppointments available between 9 AM – 3 PM \nWhere\n2828 N Ballard Rd\nAppleton\, WI 54911 \nOrientation 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\nTesting\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nThe ACCUPLACER assessment is a series of aptitude tests that evaluate skills in reading comprehension\, math\, and sometimes writing\, which are crucial for success in the trades. The test evaluates an applicant’s readiness to enter an apprenticeship program or identifies areas where applicants may need additional support. \nQuestions?\nnortheast@wrtp.org\n(920) 961-2159 \nLEARN MORE:\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Which Session Are You Interested In?(Required)March 12\, 2026Message(Required) URL:https://wrtp.org/event/monthly-orientation-accuplacer-testing/2026-01-08/ LOCATION:Northwest ACCUPLACER\, 2828 N Ballard Rd\, Appleton\, 54911\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Monthly-Orientation-Accuplacer-Testing-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260517T205335 CREATED:20251125T212203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T224141Z UID:10005006-1767891600-1767895200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Information Session: Milwaukee 2026 DESCRIPTION:This incentivized 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 program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal workers\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nJanuary 20 – May 22\, Monday – Friday\n10 AM – 1 PM\nWRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s West Allis Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nDecember 16\, December 18\, January 6\, or January 8 (Must attend one info session)\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP I BIG STEP \nMandatory orientation on January 15 \nThis program will make you stand out* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nEnvironmental health/water quality\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\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-information-session-milwaukee-2026/2026-01-08/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Water-Sewer-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Information-Session-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR