WRTP | BIG STEP

Racine Highway Construction Training Program | 2024 Sessions
2023-12-22 00:00 - 2024-08-08 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Racine Office, 1001 S Main St R119, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
As part of our mission to facilitate the recruitment and development of a more diverse, qualified workforce in the region, our roadbuilding construction class provides a hands-on experience to learners interested in beginning a career in the construction trades. This program provides exposure and instruction in different union construction career pathways (Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer, Plumber, etc.) and is recognized by WisDOT. Nationally accredited, this training is recognized across the state and will make you stand out.
Classes include:

OSHA certification
First aid/CPR
Flagger’s training
Construction mathematics
Tool & material identification
Basic blueprint reading
CDL preparation
Hands-on projects
Trades application assistance
Contractor engagement & networking

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license, permit, or proof of being on track to obtain license
High school diploma, GED, or HSED
Social security card
Updated Resume
Drug-free (ability to pass a drug screen)
Seeking a career in construction

Recruitment/Information Session:

January 16 | Register by December 22
March 11 | Register by February 23
June 18 | Register by May 31
August 20 | Register by August 2

Tentative Training:

January 22 through March 8
March 18 through May 3
June 24 through August 9
August 26 through October 11

2024 BIG STEP Orientation Sessions: Milwaukee
2024-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | WI
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.
This orientation provides:

Overview of WRTP | BIG STEP trainings and programs
Exposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades
Assessment of individual needs and strengths
Test, tutoring, and other employment preparatory services
Plan of action for employment

Orientation:
March 11 | 6 PM
March 22 | 9 AM
April 1 | 9 AM
April 8 | 4 PM*
April 19 | 9 AM
May 6 | 9 AM
May 13 | 4 PM*
May 24 | 9 AM
June 3 | 9 AM
June 10 | 4 PM*
June 28 | 9 AM
July 1 | 9 AM
July 15 | 4 PM*
July 26 | 9 AM
August 5 | 9 AM
August 12 | 4 PM*
August 23 | 9 AM
September 2 | 9 AM
September 9 | 4 PM*
September 20 | 9 AM
October 7 | 9 AM
October 14 | 4 PM*
October 25 | 9 AM
November 4 | 9 AM
November 11 | 4 PM*
November 22 | 9 AM
December 2 | 9 AM
December 9 | 4 PM*
December 20 | 9 AM
*This session is an evening orientation ONLY, with testing that takes place on the following Thursday
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2024 BIG STEP Orientation Sessions: Madison
2024-08-07 15:30 - 18:30 | WRTP | BIG STEP MADISON, 2829 Perry St; Ste 205, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Are you looking to begin a career in the construction or manufacturing industries? Let WRTP | BIG STEP be your guide.

(608) 255-0155
gtraore@wrtp.orgDates:
Sessions will be held in person at 3:30 PM.

July 17, 2024
August 7, 2024
August 28, 2024
September 18, 2024

October 9, 2024
October 30, 2024
November 20, 2024
December 11, 2024

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