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SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week Career Exploration Roundtable: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:Join WRTP | BIG STEP in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week\, and jumpstart your career into the skilled trades! \nListen to a panel discussion of apprentices sharing their experiences throughout all stages of their apprenticeship journey. Meet and network with area employers\, explore the union trades\, and hear from those who have traveled the fulfilling pathway to apprenticeship! \nWhether you’re just learning about apprenticeship\, or looking to launch a new career\, this event is for you! \nCall (414) 937-3630 or email kmcgowan@wrtp.org with any questions. \nREGISTRATION CLOSED
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/national-apprenticeship-week-career-fair-milwaukee/
LOCATION:Employ Milwaukee\, 2342 N 27th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53210\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 BIG STEP Orientation Sessions: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis orientation provides: \n\nOverview of WRTP | BIG STEP trainings and programs\nExposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades\nAssessment of individual needs and strengths\nTest\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nOrientation:\nMarch 11 | 6 PM \nMarch 22 | 9 AM \nApril 1 | 9 AM \nApril 8 | 4 PM* \nApril 19 | 9 AM \nMay 6 | 9 AM \nMay 13 | 4 PM* \nMay 24 | 9 AM \nJune 3 | 9 AM \nJune 10 | 4 PM* \nJune 28 | 9 AM \nJuly 1 | 9 AM \nJuly 15 | 4 PM* \nJuly 26 | 9 AM \nAugust 5 | 9 AM \nAugust 12 | 4 PM* \nAugust 23 | 9 AM \nSeptember 2 | 9 AM \nSeptember 9 | 4 PM* \nSeptember 20 | 9 AM \nOctober 7 | 9 AM \nOctober 14 | 4 PM* \nOctober 25 | 9 AM \nNovember 4 | 9 AM \nNovember 11 | 4 PM* \nNovember 22 | 9 AM \nDecember 2 | 9 AM \nDecember 9 | 4 PM* \nDecember 20 | 9 AM \n*This session is an evening orientation ONLY\, with testing that takes place on the following Thursday \nLearn more:
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/2024-big-step-orientation-session-milwaukee/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week Career Fair: Madison
DESCRIPTION:Please join WRTP | BIG STEP South Central and the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and Youth Apprenticeship in Wisconsin and jumpstart your career in the skilled trades! \nMeet and network with area employers\, explore the union trades through hands-on experiences provided by the local union halls\, and hear from key players of MMSD Youth Apprenticeship! \nCall 608-255-0155 or email jmcdade@wrtp.org with any questions. \nREGISTER BELOW: \nBooth registrations must be completed by 5 PM on Monday\, November 18. General attendance registrations can be taken in person on day of event.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/national-apprenticeship-week-career-fair-madison/
LOCATION:Madison Labor Temple\, 1602 S Park St #106\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week Career Fair: Racine
DESCRIPTION:Join Gateway Technical College and WRTP | BIG STEP for our annual Apprenticeship Open House & Career Fair as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024! 2 exciting events are scheduled! \nWednesday\, November 20 | 3PM – 6PM | Gateway’s Elkhorn Campus \nThursday\, November 21 | 3PM – 6PM | SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant \nThese events are a wonderful opportunity to recruit apprentices and engage with the community. We will also be showcasing the many benefits of bridging Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and Gateway’s Career and Employment Services will be present to offer support to apprenticeship sponsors with their recruitment efforts. \nFind out how apprenticeship can help companies find skilled workers. The Open House will include: \n\nSpecial guest speaker\nCareer fair\nBusiness and recruiting expo\nSkills demonstrations\nHands-on activities in Fab Lab\, Robotics\, Welding\, and CNC\n\nInterested in becoming an apprentice? Come and ask questions\, meet apprentices\, and talk to companies that have apprenticeship programs. \nQuestions? Contact Gateway’s Apprenticeship Department at apprenticeship@gtc.edu or (262) 564-2954. \nREGISTER BELOW: \nRegister below and reserve your spot for one of our upcoming dates. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/national-apprenticeship-week-career-fair-racine-2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Gateway Technical College: Elkhorn Campus\, 400 Co Trunk H\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 BIG STEP Orientation Sessions: Madison
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to begin a career in the construction or manufacturing industries? Let WRTP | BIG STEP be your guide. \n\n(608) 255-0155 \ngtraore@wrtp.orgDates:\nSessions will be held in person at 3:30 PM. \n\nJuly 17\, 2024\nAugust 7\, 2024\nAugust 28\, 2024\nSeptember 18\, 2024\n\n\nOctober 9\, 2024\nOctober 30\, 2024\nNovember 20\, 2024\nDecember 11\, 2024\n\nLearn More:
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/madison-orientation-sessions-2024/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP MADISON\, 2829 Perry St; Ste 205\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week Career Fair: Racine
DESCRIPTION:Join Gateway Technical College and WRTP | BIG STEP for our annual Apprenticeship Open House & Career Fair as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024! 2 exciting events are scheduled! \nWednesday\, November 20 | 3PM – 6PM | Gateway’s Elkhorn Campus \nThursday\, November 21 | 3PM – 6PM | SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant \nThese events are a wonderful opportunity to recruit apprentices and engage with the community. We will also be showcasing the many benefits of bridging Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and Gateway’s Career and Employment Services will be present to offer support to apprenticeship sponsors with their recruitment efforts. \nFind out how apprenticeship can help companies find skilled workers. The Open House will include: \n\nSpecial guest speaker\nCareer fair\nBusiness and recruiting expo\nSkills demonstrations\nHands-on activities in Fab Lab\, Robotics\, Welding\, and CNC\n\nInterested in becoming an apprentice? Come and ask questions\, meet apprentices\, and talk to companies that have apprenticeship programs. \nQuestions? Contact Gateway’s Apprenticeship Department at apprenticeship@gtc.edu or (262) 564-2954. \nREGISTER BELOW: \nRegister below and reserve your spot for one of our upcoming dates. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/national-apprenticeship-week-career-fair-racine-2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Gateway Technical College: SC Johnson iMET Center\, 2320 Renaissance Blvd\, Sturtevant\, WI\, 53177\, United States
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SUMMARY:BIG STEP Builders: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:The BIG STEP Builders program provides students the opportunity to build basic construction skills and explore the industry through hands-on experience\, presentations from union members\, application assistance\, and more. For high school students\, this class fills the void of construction programming in Milwaukee during the school year. \nBIG STEP Builders takes place on weekends to work around students’ busy schedules—the only requirements are an interest in the union construction apprenticeship and a commitment to attend four Saturday sessions. \nTo register\, contact Randy Tranowski at rtranowski@wrtp.org or (414) 899-1443 \nPROGRAM SESSIONS BEGIN\nNovember 30\, 2024 \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/big-step-builders-2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Entry-Level Manufacturing Skills Cohort 2: Madison
DESCRIPTION:Interested in a career in manufacturing? Learn practical skills and begin your career with WRTP | BIG STEP’s Entry-Level Manufacturing Skills (ELMS) training at no cost to you! In partnership with Madison Area Technical College and our area employer partners\, this comprehensive Entry-Level Manufacturing Skills training provides industry-recognized credentials in addition to hands-on skill development with a direct pathway to employment. \n\nOrientation:\nOctober 16\, 2024 at 4 PM\nHeld at the BIG STEP Office (2829 Perry St\, Ste 205; Madison\, WI 53713) \nTraining Schedule:\nMonday – Thursday | 6 PM – 9 PM (Oct. 23 – Dec. 19) \nRequirements: \n• Valid driver’s license\n• Proof of high school graduation\n• Social Security card \nContact Gatiosso Traore with any questions at gtraore@wrtp.org or (608) 982-3591. \n  \nRegister Here:Registration ends Wednesday\, October 16.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/entry-level-manufacturing-skills-cohort-2-madison/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 BIG STEP Orientation Sessions: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis orientation provides: \n\nOverview of WRTP | BIG STEP trainings and programs\nExposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades\nAssessment of individual needs and strengths\nTest\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nOrientation:\nMarch 11 | 6 PM \nMarch 22 | 9 AM \nApril 1 | 9 AM \nApril 8 | 4 PM* \nApril 19 | 9 AM \nMay 6 | 9 AM \nMay 13 | 4 PM* \nMay 24 | 9 AM \nJune 3 | 9 AM \nJune 10 | 4 PM* \nJune 28 | 9 AM \nJuly 1 | 9 AM \nJuly 15 | 4 PM* \nJuly 26 | 9 AM \nAugust 5 | 9 AM \nAugust 12 | 4 PM* \nAugust 23 | 9 AM \nSeptember 2 | 9 AM \nSeptember 9 | 4 PM* \nSeptember 20 | 9 AM \nOctober 7 | 9 AM \nOctober 14 | 4 PM* \nOctober 25 | 9 AM \nNovember 4 | 9 AM \nNovember 11 | 4 PM* \nNovember 22 | 9 AM \nDecember 2 | 9 AM \nDecember 9 | 4 PM* \nDecember 20 | 9 AM \n*This session is an evening orientation ONLY\, with testing that takes place on the following Thursday \nLearn more:
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/2024-big-step-orientation-sessions-milwaukee/
LOCATION:WI
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