Week of Events
CDL Program: Behind the Wheel
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! Step 1: Register by January 5, 2026 (spots are
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Training Program: Milwaukee
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.* Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9 AM –
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
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.*Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9 AM –
Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2026
This 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
She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Information Session
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. Classes are held March 2 – May 22, 2026 | Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison
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*! Training Schedule: January 12 - April 2, 2026
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Kaukauna
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!* Training Schedule: February 2 - March 12, 2026 Monday - Thursday |
CDL Program: Behind the Wheel
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! Step 1: Register by January 5, 2026 (spots are
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Training Program: Milwaukee
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.* Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9 AM –
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
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.*Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9 AM –
Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2026
This 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
WRTP | BIG STEP Information Session: Northern WI Q1 & Q2
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. Virtual Info Sessions Are Held: The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month | 11 AM - 12 PM OR The 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month |
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Information Sessions: Madison 2026
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!* Training Schedule: March 18 – June 11 Classes run Monday -
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison
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*! Training Schedule: January 12 - April 2, 2026
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Kaukauna
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!* Training Schedule: February 2 - March 12, 2026 Monday - Thursday |
CDL Program: Behind the Wheel
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! Step 1: Register by January 5, 2026 (spots are
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Training Program: Milwaukee
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.* Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9 AM –
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
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.*Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9 AM –
Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2026
This 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
Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Green Bay
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. Sessions: February 18, 2026 Forward Service Corporation 726 Pine St | Green Bay, WI 1 - 3 PM February 19, 2026 Brown County Library 515 Pine St |
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison
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*! Training Schedule: January 12 - April 2, 2026
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Kaukauna
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!* Training Schedule: February 2 - March 12, 2026 Monday - Thursday |
2026 Summer Trades Academy Information Sessions: Milwaukee
Current High School Juniors and Seniors!Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades?Try WRTP | BIG STEP's 2026 Milwaukee Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades!The Summer Trades Academy will be held June 22 – 26, 2026. You must attend an info
CDL Program: Behind the Wheel
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! Step 1: Register by January 5, 2026 (spots are
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Training Program: Milwaukee
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.* Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9 AM –
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
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.*Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9 AM –
Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Eau Claire
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. Dates: Thursday, January 22 Thursday, February 19 Thursday, March 19 Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, May 21 Thursday, June 18 Times: Information session from 9 - 10 AM, followed
Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2026
This 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
Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Rice Lake
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.Dates:February 19March 19April 16May 14June 18July 16August 13September 17October 15November 12December 17Time:10 AM - 2 PMWhere:Barron County Job Center331 S Main St, Ste 6 | Rice Lake, WI 54868 Orientation
Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Green Bay
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. Sessions: February 18, 2026 Forward Service Corporation 726 Pine St | Green Bay, WI 1 - 3 PM February 19, 2026 Brown County Library 515 Pine St |
Information Session & ACCUPLACER Testing: Eau Claire
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. Dates: Thursday, January 22 Thursday, February 19 Thursday, March 19 Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, May 21 Thursday, June 18 Times: Information session from 9 - 10 AM, followed
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison
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*! Training Schedule: January 12 - April 2, 2026
Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Kaukauna
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!* Training Schedule: February 2 - March 12, 2026 Monday - Thursday |
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Training Program: Milwaukee
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.* Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9 AM –
Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
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.*Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9 AM –
Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2026
This 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
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Orientation: Milwaukee
Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? Brought 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,