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SUMMARY:CDL Program: Behind the Wheel
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 \nRegister NowWRTP | 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-behind-the-wheel/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College\, 1825 N Bluemound Dr\, Appleton\, Wisconsin\, 54914
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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/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
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 from 9 AM – 2 PM\, at Gateway and iMET Campus \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nTool & material identification\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nMust be 18 years or older\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nUpdated resume\nSeeking a career in construction\nAbility to pass a drug screen\n\nMandatory Orientation:\nJanuary 27\, 2026 | Register by January 15 \nClasses Run:\nFebruary 2 – March 20 \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nQuestions? Contact Milton Chitatariso:\n(608) 738-9722 \nmchitatariso@wrtp.org \n*This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible\ncandidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. \nRegister for OrientationWRTP | 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-program-racine/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Gateway Technical College: SC Johnson iMET Center\, 2320 Renaissance Blvd\, Sturtevant\, WI\, 53177\, United States
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SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: 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.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-milwaukee-2026/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Information Session
DESCRIPTION:WRTP I BIG STEP’s Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) training is a certified pre-apprenticeship training through the State of Wisconsin. This program provides credentials and hands-on experience that connect women seeking careers in commercial driving and construction. \nClasses are held March 2 – May 22\, 2026 | Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an informational session (must attend one session to enroll):\nFebruary 9 (Rescheduled from February 2) | 2 PM\nFebruary 16 | 2 PM \nRegistration is required one day prior to your informational session of choice. \nMandatory orientation session:\nFebruary 23 | 2 PM \nWRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee\n3841 W Wisconsin Ave\nMilwaukee\, WI 53208 \nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nACCUPLACER\nCDL permit (or the ability to get one)\nAbility to pass the Department of Transportation’s physical and pass the drug screen\nGood driving record: no more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years and no more than two DUI or OWI offenses over the lifetime of the driving record\n\nClasses Include: \n\nCDL Class A training & Behind the Wheel\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nTool & material identification\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nQuestions?\nContact De’Borah for more information at (414) 899-1443 or dboyd@wrtp.org \nThis program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \n\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 info session are you interested in attending?(Required)March 4March 11March 18March 25Message(Required)\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \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/she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-information-session/2026-02-16/
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/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701
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SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Kaukauna
DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connects individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out!* \nTraining Schedule:\nFebruary 2 – March 12\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM at Carpenters Eastern Training Center\nN2216 Bodde Rd | Kaukauna\, WI \nMarch 16 – April 2\, 2026\nMonday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM at FVTC\, D.J. Bordini Center\n5 N Systems Dr\, Room BC184 | Appleton\, WI \nOrientation Dates (Must attend one info session):\nJanuary 27\, 2026 | 3:30 PM (in-person)\nJanuary 28\, 2026 | 12 PM (virtual) \nNortheast Wisconsin Building Trades Office\n2828 N Ballard Rd\nAppleton\, Wisconsin 54911 \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for Careers in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 30 Certification\nFirst Aid/CPR\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\nAbility to pass a drug screen\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\n\nQuestions?\nContact aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nRegister for OrientationWRTP | 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-kaukauna/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Carpenters Eastern Training Center\, N2216 Bodde Rd\, Kaukauna\, Wisconsin
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