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SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nAugust 18 – December 12 at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s Milwaukee Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nJuly 22\, July 29\, or August 5\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nThis program will make you STAND OUT* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-milwaukee-2025/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:She Drives the Future: Women’s CDL Training Orientation
DESCRIPTION:WRTP I BIG STEP’s Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) training is a certified pre-apprenticeship training through the State of Wisconsin. This program provides credentials and hands-on experience that connect women seeking careers in commercial driving and construction. \nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial security card\nUpdated resume\nCDL permit (or the ability to get one)\nAbility to pass the Department of Transportation’s physical and pass the drug screen\nGood driving record\n\nNo OWl or DWI in the last five years\nNo more than one OWI or DWI offense in your license history\nNo more than five points against your driving record in the last five years\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\nCDL Class A training & behind the wheel\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nTool & material identification\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\n\n\n\nWRTP I BIG STEP’s Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) training is a certified pre-apprenticeship training through the State of Wisconsin. This program provides credentials and hands-on experience that connect women seeking careers in commercial driving and construction. \nClasses include: \n\nCDL Class A training & behind the wheel\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nTool & material identification\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial security card\nUpdated resume\nCDL permit (or the ability to get one)\nAbility to pass the Department of Transportation’s physical and drug screen\nGood driving record\n\nNo OWl or DWI in the last five years\nNo more than one OWI or DWI offense in your license history\nNo more than five points against your driving record in the last five years\n\n\n\nInformational Session\nAugust 18\, August 25\, or September 4 \nClasses Held\nSeptember 22 – December 12\, 2025 \nFor more information\, contact us at (414) 342-9787 or email dboyd@wrtp.org. \nAttendance at an informational session is required for enrollment. Please fill out the form below to indicate your preferred session. \nThis program is funded in part by United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \nLEARN MORE:
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/she-drives-the-future-womens-cdl-training-orientation/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:3841 W WISCONSIN AVE\, 3841 W WISCONSIN AVE\, MILWAUKEE\, 53208
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTSTAMP:20260416T174219
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SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nAugust 18 – December 12 at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s Milwaukee Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nJuly 22\, July 29\, or August 5\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nThis program will make you STAND OUT* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-milwaukee-2025/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
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SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nAugust 18 – December 12 at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s Milwaukee Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nJuly 22\, July 29\, or August 5\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nThis program will make you STAND OUT* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-milwaukee-2025/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:MMSD Water Training Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Tap Into Your Potential! Train for a Career in Water & Sewer Construction! \nThis Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA Certification\nFirst AID/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\nOrientation: August 27 at 2 PM\nClasses run for 10 weeks. \nContact us to learn more:\n(414) 342-9787 | milwaukee@wrtp.org
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/mmsd-water-training-orientation/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
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SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nAugust 18 – December 12 at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s Milwaukee Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nJuly 22\, July 29\, or August 5\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nThis program will make you STAND OUT* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-milwaukee-2025/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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SUMMARY:BIG STEP Builders: Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:The BIG STEP Builders program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to build basic construction skills and explore the industry through hands-on learning\, presentations from union members\, application assistance\, and more. \nBIG STEP Builders takes place on weekends to work around high school students’ busy schedules. The only requirements are an interest in a union construction apprenticeship and a commitment to attend four Saturday sessions. \nLimited seats are available per session. \n\n\n\n\n\nRECRUITMENT SESSION & REGISTRATION\nPROGRAM SESSIONS BEGIN\n\n\n\n\nAugust 28\, 2025 | 5 PM\nSeptember 6\, 2025\n\n\nOctober 30\, 2025 | 5 PM\nNovember 1\, 2025\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE:WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race\, color\, religion\, age\, sex\, national origin\, disability status\, genetics\, protected veteran status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity or expression\, or any other characteristic protected by federal\, state\, or local laws in any of its activities or operations. \nReasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. \nTo request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. Deaf\, hard of hearing\, or speech impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 7-1-1.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/big-step-builders-milwaukee-2025-2/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260416T174219
CREATED:20250707T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201606Z
UID:10002807-1756425600-1756511999@wrtp.org
SUMMARY:Water & Sewer Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Milwaukee 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. \nIn partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)\, this incentivized program focuses on the water and sewer sector\, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters\, electricians\, plumbers\, sheet metal\, ironworkers\, and more. \nClasses Run: \nAugust 18 – December 12 at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee & MATC’s Milwaukee Campus \nAttend an Info Session to Learn More: \nJuly 22\, July 29\, or August 5\n5 – 6 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nThis program will make you STAND OUT* \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nPrinciples of water resources\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTrades application assistance\nContractor engagement & networking\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nUpdated resume\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in construction\n\n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates.
URL:https://wrtp.org/event/water-sewer-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-milwaukee-2025/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
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