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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Readiness: Orientation for High School Students
DESCRIPTION:The first step to a career in the skilled trades. Join us and start working toward your career today!\nRequirements: \n\nAt least 15 years old\nWorking toward HS degree or recently obtained\nWorking to obtain or have a valid WI driver’s license\n\nSessions will cover: \n\nSkilled trade career pathways\nUnion construction apprenticeship application steps and requirements\nTraining and supportive services\n\nOrientations: \n\nTues 2/16 at 11am\nTues 2/23 at 3pm\nTues 3/16 at 3pm\nTues 3/23 at 11am\nTues 4/6 at 11am\nTues 4/27 at 3pm\n\nPlease fill out the form below to register.\n[contact-form-7 id=”28379″ title=”Apprenticeship Readiness: Orientation for High School Students”]\n 
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/apprenticeship-readiness-orientation-for-high-school-students/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of the Trades: Mentoring Club
DESCRIPTION:Get to know the trades firsthand! Join us at any and all of these live virtual sessions to have conversations with actual tradespeople in the field. Learn about a typical day of work\, ask for guidance\, and access other training and supportive services. We hope to see you there! Events will be held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.\nVirtual sessions: \n\nElectrical: February 27\nPlumbing: March 27\nCarpentry: April 17\nHVAC: May 15\nLaborers: June 12\n\nRegister below to receive the meeting event link.\n[contact-form-7 id=”29424″ title=”A Day in the Life of the Trades: Mentoring Club_copy”]
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-trades-mentoring-club/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Entry Level Manufacturing Skills Training Class
DESCRIPTION:WRTP/BIGSTEP works to prepare students for employment in various manufacturing positions\, including assembly\, forklift operation\, as well as other opportunities.The ELMS Program is an intensive\, non-paid 100-120 hour manufacturing preparation program geared towards preparing individuals to meet the workforce needs of manufacturers in the area. \nParticipants will obtain instruction in: \n\nForklift Training\nOSHA 10\nManufacturing Mathematics\nMechanical Aptitude and Spatial Recognition Test Preparation\nMechanical Aptitude and Spatial Recognition Test Preparation\nManufacturing Site Tours\n\nRequirements: \n\nHave a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or ID\nHigh school graduate or completion of HSED/GED\nSixth grade math and reading level\nAbility to pass the a drug screen\n\nMandatory Recruitment / Information Session\n3/15/21 at 9:00AM\, doors close at 9:15AM CDT\nTentative Training\n3/22/21 – 4/16/21 | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm\nPre-registration is required – If interested\, please call WRTP/BIG STEP at (414)342-9787
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/entry-level-manufacturing-skills-training-class/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Madison Virtual Apprenticeship Readiness Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The First Step to a Career in the Skilled Trades\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\, WALK-INS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. CALL (608) 255-0155.\nLearn About: \n\nApprenticeship application process\n Trades career opportunities\nBIG STEP apprenticeship readiness tutoring program\nEntry level training opportunities\nCommunity Certifications\nUpcoming/ongoing construction projects\n\nYou Must Bring: \n\nValid photo ID\nSocial Security Card\nSchool transcripts or diploma\nResume*\n*Need some help with your resume? Submit what you have and we can help you write the perfect one.\n\nCandidates who do not have all the requirements for this orientation may call us at (608) 255-0155 for more information on other programs.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/madison-virtual-apprenticeship-readiness-orientation/2021-03-24/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Trade Presentations and Training Center Tours: Boilermakers
DESCRIPTION:Each week we will hold a Zoom meeting with a specific trade to include: \n\nA presentation about the trade\nInformation about the apprenticeship process\nA virtual tour of the training facility\n\nThis week: Boilermakers\nClick here to learn more and register for this event.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/trade-presentations-and-training-center-tours-boilermakers/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Readiness Orientation
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in a career in the trades\, join WRTP/BIG STEP us in-person at our Milwaukee office for our Apprenticeship Readiness Orientation. 3841 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53208 \nAttendants will learn about the apprenticeship application process\, trades career opportunities\, community certifications\, and more. Pre-registration is required to attend! If you would like to receive more information or have any questions\, please contact WRTP/BIG STEP at 414-342-9787. \n \n[contact-form-7 id=”25143″ title=”Trades Awareness Sessions_copy”]
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/apprenticeship-readiness-orientation-in-person/2021-03-25/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Introducing Autodesk Takeoff
DESCRIPTION:Autodesk Construction Cloud has recently announced a new suite of products that help construction professionals build better at every stage of construction. In this webinar\, we will dive into one of the new products – Autodesk Takeoff\, our new cloud-based quantification solution. \n\nAutodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform more accurate 2D takeoffs and generate automated quantities from 3D models within a single takeoff solution. \n\n\nIn this webinar\, you will learn more about: \n\n\nBenefits of combining 2D and 3D takeoffs in one solution\nImproving collaboration and transparency among estimating teams\nImportance of having access to the latest project data in real-time\n\n\n\nCan’t make the live webinar? Register anyway to receive a recording of the webinar.\nClick here to register and learn more.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/introducing-autodesk-takeoff/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Here To Stay: Black\, Latina\, and Afro-Latina Women in Construction Trades Apprenticeships and Employment
DESCRIPTION:Diversity is key for the future of the construction trades. While the numbers of Black and Latina women in trades apprenticeships have been increasing rapidly\, still fewer than one-in-twenty five apprentices are women. A new report lifts up the voices of Black\, Latina\, and Afro Latina early career tradeswomen on what helps and hinders their success in the trades. \nJoin IWPR and Chicago Women in the Trades for this webinar to learn about the new report\, hear from Black and Latina tradeswomen about their experiences\, and from construction trades leaders and organizers on what they are doing to tackle racism\, harassment\, and discrimination to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all in the trades.\nSpeakers include:\n· Christina Barillas\, Plumbers Women’s Committee and Latina Labor Coalition\n· Lilly Calderon\, Bricklayers Union\n· Chandra Childers\, PhD\, Institute for Women’s Policy Research\n· Zahrah Hill\, Plumbers Local 130\n· Lark Jackson (Moderator)\, Chicago Women in the Trades\n· Kina McAfee\, Assistant Coordinator of Carpenters Training Program\n· Angela McDaniel (Moderator)\, U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship\n· Ken Rigmaiden\, General President\, IUPAT\n· Rochelle Walker\, Tradeswoman\, IUPAT\n· Wendy Webb\, Apprentice Field Coordinator\, LIUNA Local 79\n· Monica Yamada\, Tradeswoman\, SMART \nClick here to register and learn more.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/here-to-stay-black-latina-and-afro-latina-women-in-construction-trades-apprenticeships-and-employment/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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