BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRTP | BIG STEP - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260224T153142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T225333Z UID:10006631-1776240000-1776254400@wrtp.org 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 8 AM – 12 PM\, at Gateway 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\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\nClasses Run:\nApril 13 – May 29\nRegister by March 6 \nOR \nJuly 13 – August 28\nRegister by June 19 \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nQuestions? Contact:\n(262) 619-6560 \nracine@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. \nLearn More:\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which Class Sessions Are You Interested In?(Required)July 13 - August 28 | Register by June 19By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications\, which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\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/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-program-racine-april-2026/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Racine Gateway Campus\, 1001 S Main St\, Racine\, WI\, 53403 \, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/highway-construction-skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260114T180219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T184247Z UID:10005294-1776240000-1776265200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program 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. \nRegister for an Information SessionWRTP | 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-training-program/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-Drives-the-Future-Female-Only-ELCSCDL-Class-A-Training-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20251110T153755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183304Z UID:10004834-1776243600-1776258000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? \nBrought to you by WRTP | BIG STEP and Literacy Services of Wisconsin\, this 16-week course helps you earn your high school diploma while you learn valuable manufacturing or construction trade skills! A diploma is important for securing quality\, family-supporting employment and a requirement if you choose to enter a paid apprenticeship. \nOrientation (Mandatory)\nFebruary 20\, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM \nTraining\nFebruary 23 – June 12\nMonday – Friday\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nQuestions?\nPlease call (414) 937-3605 or email bfoley@wrtp.org \nMust attend one of the following TABE testing sessions: \n\nJanuary 21\, 1 – 5 PM\nJanuary 28\, 1 – 5 PM\nFebruary 11\, 1 – 5 PM\n \n\nQualifications \n\nSocial Security card\nPass general assessment of 6th grade level TABE\nHave an interest in manufacturing or construction\n\nIndustry-Led\, Worker-Centered\, and Community-Focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private institutions and develop a more diverse\, qualified workforce in construction\, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy. It is the policy of WRTP | BIG STEP to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age\, color\, national origin\, physical or mental disability\, race\, religion\, creed\, gender\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and/or expression\, marital status\, status with regard to public assistance\, status as a disabled veteran\, and/or veteran or spouse of a veteran\, or any other characters protected by federal\, state\, or local law. WRTP | BIG STEP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. To request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/high-school-equivalency-diploma-hsed-training-milwaukee/2026-04-15/ 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/High-School-Equivalency-Diploma-HSED-training-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260213T194533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230031Z UID:10006106-1776243600-1776261600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Multiple training dates available. Please select your preferred cohort in the form below. \nWRTP | 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\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in the construction industry\n\nSpring Cohort: \nInfo Session: March 4 or March 11 at 2 PM\n(must attend one) \nClass Schedule: March 23 – May 8 \nSummer Cohort: \nInfo Session: April 29 or May 6 at 2 PM\n(must attend one)\nClass Schedule: May 18 – July 3 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which cohort are you interested in attending?Spring Cohort: Info Session March 4 or 11 | Class Schedule March 23 - May 8Summer Cohort: Info Session April 29 or May 6 | Class Schedule May 18 - July 3Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nLimited seats are available per cohort \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. 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-program-spring-milwaukee/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Highway-Construction-Skills-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260217T192147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161129Z UID:10006179-1776243600-1776261600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:EVSTEP Spring 2026 Cohort: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Work toward a career in construction. Our short-term training program provides instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification at no cost to you! \nAll classes are held Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee. \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\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nCompleted ACCUPLACER test\n\nChoose a Cohort: \nSpring 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: March 24 or March 26 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: April 6 – May 29 \nSummer 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: June 3 or June 10 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: June 22 – August 14 \nFall 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: August 19 or August 26 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: September 7 – October 30 \nWinter 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: November 11 or November 18 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: November 30 – January 29 \nQuestions? Contact De’Borah:\n(414) 899-1443 or dboyd@wrtp.org \n*The Skilled Trades Employment Program is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal 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. \nLearn MoreWRTP | 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. \nReasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. \nTo 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/evstep-spring-2026-cohort-milwaukee/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EVSTEP-class-sessions-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260212T200802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191421Z UID:10007450-1776247200-1776254400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Green Bay DESCRIPTION:Looking for a hands-on career with good pay and real opportunities? Attend a WRTP | BIG STEP Information & Testing Session to learn about our no-cost training programs\, career pathways in the skilled trades\, and how to take the next step toward training\, employment\, or apprenticeship. \nSessions: \nFebruary 18\, 2026\nForward Service Corporation\n726 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n1 – 3 PM \nFebruary 19\, 2026\nBrown County Library\n515 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n10 AM – 2 PM \nMarch 18\, 2026\nForward Service Corporation\n726 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n10 AM – 12 PM \nMarch 19\, 2026\nBrown County Library Howard Branch\n2680 Riverview Dr | Howard\, WI\n10 AM – 2 PM \nApril 15\, 2026\nForward Service Corporation\n726 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n10 AM – 12 PM \nMay 20\, 2026\nForward Service Corporation\n726 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n10 AM – 1 PM \nMay 27\, 2026\nForward Service Corporation\n726 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n10 AM – 12 PM \nJune 17\, 2026\nForward Service Corporation\n726 Pine St | Green Bay\, WI\n10 AM – 12 PM \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. \nRegistration is required. \nTesting can take anywhere from 1 – 3 hours. \nQuestions? Contact Amy Arndt:\naarndt@wrtp.org\n(920) 961-2232 \nLearn More:\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 18\, 2026March 19\, 2026April 15\, 2026May 20\, 2026May 27\, 2026June 17\, 2026Message(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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/information-session-accuplacer-testing-green-bay/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Information-Session-ACCUPLACER-Testing-Green-Bay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20251125T210742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T224146Z UID:10004972-1776247200-1776258000@wrtp.org 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-2026/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/water-SEWER-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-TRAINING-PROGRAM-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260302T202316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155843Z UID:10007408-1776254400-1776268800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Superior 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:\nWednesdays from 12 – 4 PM \n\nMarch 18\nApril 15\nMay 20\nJune 17\nJuly 15\nAugust 19\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 16\n\nWhere:\nSuperior Public Library\n1530 Tower Ave\nSuperior\, WI 54880 \nInfo Sessions Provide: \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\n\n\nState of Wisconsin valid driver’s license or ID\nSocial Security card\n\n\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?\ntgifford@wrtp.org\n(534) 235-9037\n\nInformation sessions are approximately 30 minutes\, followed by individual testing with varied times. We will contact you to discuss your customized plan. \nTesting can take anywhere from 1 – 3 hours. Registration is required! \nLearn More:\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?(Required)April 15May 20June 17July 15August 19September 16October 21November 18December 16Message(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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/information-session-accuplacer-testing-superior/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Superior Public Library\, 1530 Tower Ave\, Superior\, Wisconsin\, 54880 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Information-Session-ACCUPLACER-Testing-Superior-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260109T153853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T204033Z UID:10005253-1776272400-1776276000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Trades Academy Information Sessions: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Current High School Juniors and Seniors! \nWant to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Milwaukee Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \nThe Summer Trades Academy will be held June 22 – 26\, 2026. You must attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nInformation Sessions:Jan 29Feb 4Feb 18Mar 10Mar 24Apr 1Apr 15Apr 29May 13May 27June 10 \nAll from 5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP3841 W Wisconsin Ave | Milwaukee\, WI \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nSchools & Community Partners: Interested in hosting a Summer Trades Information Session at your school or organization? Reach out to us directly; we’d love to visit and share how to get more involved! \nQuestions?Please call (414) 520-0292 or email amercado@wrtp.org \nLearn More About an Information Session:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Which session are you interested in attending?(Required)Apr 1Apr 15Apr 29May 13May 27June 10School(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. \nReasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. \nTo 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-summer-trades-academy-information-sessions-milwaukee/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Summer-Trades-Academy-information-sessions-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260127T174820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165916Z UID:10005952-1776272400-1776286800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Wausau 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:March 2 – May 14\, 2026Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM \nSign up by February 19! \nNorthcentral Technical College1000 W Campus Drive | Wausau\, WI 54401 \nAll participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration. \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 10 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\nForklift Operation Training*\nTraffic Control Flagger Certification*\nPathway to Class A or Class B learner’s permit*\n\n*Certifications offered in the course \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. \nIn partnership with Northcentral Technical College \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Message\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/entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-wausau/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Northcentral Technical College\, 1000 W Campus Drive\, Wausau\, Wisconsin\, 54401 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Wausau.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T110121 CREATED:20260130T193524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153342Z UID:10005991-1776272400-1776286800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison 2026 DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a 12-week pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out!* \nTraining Schedule:\nMarch 18 – June 11\nClasses run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM\, Madison College – Truax Campus\n1701 Wright St | Madison\, WI 53701 \nInformation Sessions:\n(Must attend one session to enroll)\nFebruary 10\, February 17\, February 24\, March 3\n1 – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career 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\nValid Wisconsin-issued ID or driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation or equivalency\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nComplete ACCUPLACER test\nDrug-free (ability to pass a drug screen)\nAttend mandatory training orientation in March\n\nRegister NowQuestions?\nContact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \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-2026/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Madison-.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR