BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRTP | BIG STEP - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTSTAMP:20260705T145715Z CREATED:20260602T162438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T145715Z UID:10007938-1787616000-1787702399@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Fast Track MC3: Multi-Craft Core Curriculum Program DESCRIPTION:Join us for a state-certified pre-apprenticeship program this July and learn about the building trades and union apprenticeships. \nExperience hands-on exposure and discover what life as a union member is really like. Get a leg up on waiting lists and direct contact with union pathways with our MC3 certification. Don’t delay—register to get on the list! \nQualifications: \n\nValid driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation\n\nInfo Session Dates:\nJune 10 | 5 – 6 PM\nJuly 1 | 5 – 6 PM \nOrientation:\nJuly 8 | 5 – 6:30 PM \nStart Date:\nJuly 13 | Graduation: September 4 \nPotential CDL Start:\nSeptember 14 \nFor more information\, contact:\nJared Baldwin at jbaldwin@wrtp.org | (608) 895-4337 or Anthony Cattani at acattani@wrtp.org | (608) 738-1237 \nLearn MoreWRTP | 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. \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/fast-track-mc3-multi-craft-core-curriculum-program/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP MADISON\, 2829 Perry St\, Ste 205\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fast-Track-MC3-Multi-Craft-Core-Curriculum-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260705T150020Z CREATED:20260224T160432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T150020Z UID:10006955-1787644800-1787659200@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-july-2026/2026-08-25/ 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:20260825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T100000 DTSTAMP:20260720T201433Z CREATED:20260720T201401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201433Z UID:10008163-1787648400-1787652000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:BIG STEP Orientation Q3 2026: 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. \nOrientation Sessions Take Place at 3841 W Wisconsin Ave; Milwaukee\, WI 53208 \nJuly 2026\nJuly 28 | 9 AM \nAugust 2026\nAugust 11 | 9 AM\nAugust 18 | 4 PM & return August 20 at 9 AM to test\nAugust 25 | 9 AM \nSeptember 2026 \nSeptember 15 | 9 AM\nSeptember 22 | 4 PM & return September 24 at 9 AM to test\nSeptember 29 | 9 AM \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 Include: \n\nValid driver’s license\nAge 18 or older\nProof of high school graduation/GED\nSocial Security card\nSuccessful completion of WRTP | BIG STEP Intake Application\n\nOrientation is approximately 30 minutes\, followed by individual testing with varied times. We will contact you to discuss your customized plan. \n*This session is an evening orientation ONLY. ACCUPLACER testing appointments will be scheduled for all attendees to take place the following Thursday at 9 AM. \nFor More Information\nCall (414) 342-9787 or email njones@wrtp.org \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)Message\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/big-step-orientation-q3-2026-milwaukee/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BIG-STEP-Orientation-Q3-2026-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260705T151441Z CREATED:20260227T222617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T151441Z UID:10007343-1787648400-1787666400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Youth Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Racine DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training is a certified pre-apprenticeship training through the State of Wisconsin. This program provides credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.* \nClasses run July 13 – August 28\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM. Classes are held at Gateway Technical College. \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nTool & material identification\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\n\nQuestions?\nContact us at mchitatariso@wrtp.org or (262) 833-7720. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nThis program is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. \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/youth-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-racine/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:Racine Gateway Campus\, 1001 S Main St\, Racine\, WI\, 53403 \, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/youth-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Racine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T163000 DTSTAMP:20260720T195326Z CREATED:20260720T195326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195326Z UID:10008074-1787664600-1787675400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Construction Training Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Tap Into Your Potential—Train for a Career in Water & Sewer Construction \nThis incentivized Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. In 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. \nAttend an info session to learn more (Must attend one):\nJuly 28\, July 30\, August 4\, or August 6 | 1 – 2 PM\nRegistration is Required \nMandatory Orientation:\nFriday\, August 21 | 1 – 4 PM \nClasses run:\nAugust 24 – December 18\, 2026\nMonday – Friday | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nWRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee &\nMATC’S West Allis Campus \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. \nThis program is available at no cost to eligible candidates. \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\nto 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\nLearn More:Learn MoreWRTP | 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/water-sewer-construction-training-program-milwaukee/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Water-Sewer-Construction-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR