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:20260619T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044553 CREATED:20260127T182707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200245Z UID:10005974-1781854200-1781886600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Trades Academy with the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area DESCRIPTION:Current High School Sophomores\, Juniors\, & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nDates:\nMonday\, June 15 – Friday\, June 19 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nRegistration required by: June 5\, 2026 \nRequirements:\nMust attend an orientation session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nContact Amy Arndt for more info:\n(920) 961-2232 or aarndt@wrtp.org \nBoys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area\, Ripon Site\n209 E Blossom St | Ripon\, WI 54971 \nShuttles provided from Berlin and Green Lake Boys & Girls Club sites. Breakfast\, lunch\, and an afternoon snack included! \nCurrent High School Sophomores\, Juniors\, & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nDates:\nMonday\, June 15 – Friday\, June 19 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nRegistration required by: June 5\, 2026 \nRequirements:\nMust attend an orientation session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nContact Amy Arndt for more info:\n(920) 961-2232 or aarndt@wrtp.org \nBoys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area\, Ripon Site\n209 E Blossom St | Ripon\, WI 54971 \nShuttles provided from Berlin and Green Lake Boys & Girls Club sites. Breakfast\, lunch\, and an afternoon snack included! \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)Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Parent/Guardian Email(Required)Your High School(Required)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. \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-with-the-boys-girls-club-of-the-tri-county-area/2026-06-19/ LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area\, Ripon Site\, 209 E Blossom St\, Ripon\, Wisconsin\, 54971 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Summer-Trades-Academy-with-the-Boys-Girls-Club-of-the-Tri-County-Area-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044553 CREATED:20260224T201931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182638Z UID:10006998-1781856000-1781881200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Racine She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program DESCRIPTION:WRTP | 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 April 20 – July 17\, 2026 |  Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an information session (must attend one session to enroll):\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, or 25\, all at 2:30 PM \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\nRequirements \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nUpdated resume\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\n\nNo more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years\nNo more than two DUI or OWI offenses in the lifetime of your driving record\n\n\n\nContact Milton Chitatariso for more information:\n(608) 738-9722 | mchitatariso@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. \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/racine-she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-training-program/2026-06-19/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP Racine\, 1001 S Main St\, R119\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, 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:20260619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044553 CREATED:20260213T194932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230024Z UID:10006148-1781859600-1781877600@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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: \n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\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-milwaukee/2026-06-19/ 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 END:VCALENDAR