Week of Events
Apprenticeship Readiness: Orientation for High School Students
The first step to a career in the skilled trades. Join us and start working toward your career today! Requirements: At least 15 years old Working toward HS degree or recently obtained Working to obtain or have a valid WI driver’s license Sessions will cover: Skilled trade career pathways Union construction apprenticeship application steps and
A Day in the Life of the Trades: Mentoring Club
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
CDL Class A Training
Interested in acquiring a Class A commercial driver's license? Join Latino Academy starting April 20 for their upcoming CDL Class A training via Zoom. Training will take place from April 20 to June 24, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 - 8 PM. What is a Class A CDL? A Class A CDL is required
Trade Presentations and Training Center Tours: Laborers & Operating Engineers
Each week we will hold a Zoom meeting with a specific trade to include: A presentation about the trade Information about the apprenticeship process A virtual tour of the training facility This week: Laborers & Operating Engineers Click here to learn more and register for this event.
Apprenticeship Readiness Orientation
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 Attendants will learn about the apprenticeship application process, trades career opportunities, community certifications, and more. Pre-registration is required to attend! If you would like
Racine Works Program Informational Sessions
The Racine Works Program (RWP) certification is designed to help contractors & developers find qualified city residents to join their workforces on certain city-funded construction & private development projects. Contractors bidding on public works projects & development projects financed with public tax dollars must hire a percentage of RWP-certified City of Racine residents to