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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-2025/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Training Program: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION: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.* \nClasses are held for 7 weeks\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM\, at the WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee campus. \nClasses include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTool & material identification\nTrades application assistance\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\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 the construction industry\n\nTraining Enrollment: \nDecember 29\, 2025 | 2 PM\nJanuary 5\, 2026 | 2 PM \nClasses Run: \nJanuary 12 – February 27\, 2026 \nLearn MoreSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting from this program are all equal opportunity employers. \nWRTP | 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.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-training-program-milwaukee/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:CDL Program: Orientation
DESCRIPTION: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! \nStep 1: Register by January 5\, 2026 (spots are limited) \nOrientation Dates:\nTuesday\, January 13 | 1 – 2:30 PM (In-person)\nWednesday\, January 14 | 12 – 1:30 PM (Virtual) \nStep 2: Complete the virtual course \n\nCDL Theory Course: 16 hours\, online\, self-paced\nJanuary 19 – 30\, 2026\n\nStep 3: Attend in-person CDL behind-the-wheel training \n\nCDL Behind the Wheel: 120 hours\, 3 weeks\, in person\nFox Valley Technical College | Appleton\, WI\nMonday – Thursday | 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM\nFebruary 9 – 26\, 2026\n\nQuestions?\nnortheast@wrtp.org | (920) 961-2232 \nLearn More: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.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/cdl-program-orientation/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College\, 1825 N Bluemound Dr\, Appleton\, Wisconsin\, 54914
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SUMMARY:2026 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\nTesting\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation/GED\nSocial Security card\nSuccessful completion of the WRTP | BIG STEP Intake Application\n\nOrientation:\n\nJanuary 6 | 9 AM\nJanuary 13 | 4 PM*\nJanuary 27 | 9 AM\nFebruary 3 | 9 AM\nFebruary 10 | 4 PM*\nFebruary 24 | 9 AM\nMarch 3 | 9 AM\nMarch 10 | 4 PM*\nMarch 24 | 9 AM\n\n\nJanuary 6 | 9 AM\nJanuary 13 | 4 PM*\nJanuary 27 | 9 AM\nFebruary 3 | 9 AM\nFebruary 10 | 4 PM*\nFebruary 24 | 9 AM\nMarch 3 | 9 AM\nMarch 10 | 4 PM*\nMarch 24 | 9 AM\n\n*This session is an evening orientation ONLY. ACCUPLACER testing appointments will be scheduled for all attendees to take place on the following Thursday. \nQuestions?\nCall (414) 342-9787 or email intake@wrtp.org \nLearn more:\nWRTP | 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.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/2026-big-step-orientation-sessions-milwaukee/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison
DESCRIPTION: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*! \nTraining Schedule:\nJanuary 12 – April 2\, 2026\nClasses run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM\, Madison College – Truax Campus\n1701 Wright St | Madison\, WI 53701 \nOrientation Dates:\nDecember 9\, 2025 | 2 – 3 PM\, WRTP | BIG STEP Office\nDecember 13\, 2025 | 9 – 10 AM\, Virtual\nDecember 16\, 2025 | 4 – 5 PM\, WRTP | BIG STEP Office\nJanuary 7\, 2026 | 4 – 5 PM\, WRTP | BIG STEP Office \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for Careers in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 30 Certification\nFirst Aid/CPR\nEntry-Level Welding Certificate\nConstruction Mathematics\nTrades Aptitude Testing\nTool & Material Identification\nBasic Blueprint Reading\nHands-On Projects\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential\n\nRequirements: \n\nHigh school graduate or completion of HSED/GED (or documentation in progress)\nValid driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to employment\nEither an eligible applicant on a trade list OR willing to pursue a construction apprenticeship\nAbility to pass a drug screen\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\n\nQuestions?\nContact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508. \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades.  \nAttendance at an orientation is required for enrollment. Please fill out the form found here to indicate your preferred date. \nWRTP | 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.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-madison/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701
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