7 events found.
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
April 26, 2021
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Cranes & Lifting – Avoiding Struck-By Incidents Under the Hook
Cranes & Lifting – Avoiding Struck-By Incidents Under the Hook
April 26th is the second National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents, and this year we've expanded the focus to include lift zones in addition to work zones. In this webinar - the first of two virtual Stand-Down events, you'll hear from a variety of industry stakeholders about the responsibilities of a lift director and the
April 26, 2021
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Preventing Struck-By Incidents: Learning by Experience
Preventing Struck-By Incidents: Learning by Experience
April 26th is the second National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents, and this year we've expanded the focus to include lift zones in addition to work zones. In this webinar - the second of two virtual Stand-Down events, our panel will discuss their own experiences facing stuck-by incidents and identifying improvements and strategies to better
April 29, 2021
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Urban League Expungement Clinic
Urban League Expungement Clinic
Is your Wisconsin criminal record hurting your job search? Did you know that you may be eligible to have certain convictions expunged or certain arrests removed from your record? Do you live in Dane County? The Urban League of Greater Madison, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Foley & Lardner, and the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers will hold
April 29, 2021
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Trade Presentations and Training Center Tours: Sprinkler Fitters
Trade Presentations and Training Center Tours: Sprinkler Fitters
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: Sprinkler Fitters Click here to learn more and register for this event.
April 29, 2021
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Apprenticeship Readiness Orientation
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
April 29, 2021
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Supporting Construction Workers – Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Use
Supporting Construction Workers – Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Use
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide and opioid overdose rates compared to all industries. The reasons are complicated. This webinar, co-sponsored by CPWR and NAPA, spotlights the impact that suicides, mental health disorders, and substance use have on the trades, and will share resources and examples of what stakeholders can do to