BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRTP | BIG STEP - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wrtp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WRTP | BIG STEP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260303T162107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190947Z UID:10007417-1780903800-1780920000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Youth Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Fox Cities DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out! \nTraining Schedule:June 8 – July 30\, 2026Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 12 PM \nIUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall1985 American Drive | Neenah\, WI 54956 \nAll participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration. \nProgram Qualifications: \n\nHigh school sophomore\, junior\, senior\, or recent high school graduate\nReliable transportation\nInterested in a career in the skilled trades and committed to attending all training dates\n\nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You with the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential*\nOSHA 30 Certification*\nFirst Aid/CPR*\nTraffic Control Flagger Certification*\nConstruction Math\nTools & Materials\nBlueprint Reading\nGreen Construction\nConstruction Health & Safety\nConstruction Industry/Trades Awareness\nHands-On Projects\nSite Tours & Industry Speakers\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\n\n*Certifications offered in this course \nQuestions?\nContact us at aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232. \n*Registration does not guarantee participation. Applications will be accepted until May 1\, and participants will be notified of acceptance by May 8. \nIn partnership with NorthEast Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council. \nLearn More:\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/youth-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-fox-cities/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:IUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall\, 1985 American Drive\, Neenah\, Wisconsin\, 54956 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Fox-Cities.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T185535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T185803Z UID:10006085-1780905600-1780927200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Trades Academy: La Crosse DESCRIPTION:Current High School Juniors & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 La Crosse Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nDates:\nMonday\, June 8 – Thursday\, June 11 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nRegistration required by May 29\, 2026 \nQualifications:\nMust attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nContact Annie Brunn for more info:\n(534) 235-9019 or abrunn@wrtp.org \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Parent/Guardian Email(Required)Your High School(Required)Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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/2026-summer-trades-academy-la-crosse/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:Western Technical College\, 400 7th St N\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Summer-Trades-Academy-La-Crosse.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260224T201931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182638Z UID:10006989-1780905600-1780930800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Racine She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program DESCRIPTION:WRTP | 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 are held April 20 – July 17\, 2026 |  Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an information session (must attend one session to enroll):\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, or 25\, all at 2:30 PM \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\nUpdated resume\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nACCUPLACER\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 more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years\nNo more than two DUI or OWI offenses in the lifetime of your driving record\n\n\n\nContact Milton Chitatariso for more information:\n(608) 738-9722 | mchitatariso@wrtp.org \nThis program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \nRegister for an Information SessionWRTP | 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/racine-she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-training-program/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP Racine\, 1001 S Main St\, R119\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-Drives-the-Future-Female-Only-ELCSCDL-Class-A-Training-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20251110T153755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183304Z UID:10004888-1780909200-1780923600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? \nBrought to you by WRTP | BIG STEP and Literacy Services of Wisconsin\, this 16-week course helps you earn your high school diploma while you learn valuable manufacturing or construction trade skills! A diploma is important for securing quality\, family-supporting employment and a requirement if you choose to enter a paid apprenticeship. \nOrientation (Mandatory)\nFebruary 20\, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM \nTraining\nFebruary 23 – June 12\nMonday – Friday\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nQuestions?\nPlease call (414) 937-3605 or email bfoley@wrtp.org \nMust attend one of the following TABE testing sessions: \n\nJanuary 21\, 1 – 5 PM\nJanuary 28\, 1 – 5 PM\nFebruary 11\, 1 – 5 PM\n \n\nQualifications \n\nSocial Security card\nPass general assessment of 6th grade level TABE\nHave an interest in manufacturing or construction\n\nIndustry-Led\, Worker-Centered\, and Community-Focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private institutions and develop a more diverse\, qualified workforce in construction\, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy. It is the policy of WRTP | BIG STEP to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age\, color\, national origin\, physical or mental disability\, race\, religion\, creed\, gender\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and/or expression\, marital status\, status with regard to public assistance\, status as a disabled veteran\, and/or veteran or spouse of a veteran\, or any other characters protected by federal\, state\, or local law. WRTP | BIG STEP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. To request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/high-school-equivalency-diploma-hsed-training-milwaukee/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/High-School-Equivalency-Diploma-HSED-training-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T194932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230024Z UID:10006139-1780909200-1780927200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Multiple training dates available. Please select your preferred cohort in the form below. \nWRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills Training Program that is recognized statewide by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This program provides credentials and hands-on experiences that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.* \nClasses are held for 7 weeks\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM\, at the WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\n\n\n\n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTool & material identification\nTrades application assistance\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nContractor engagement & networking\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: \n\n\n\n\n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in the construction industry\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Cohort: \nInfo Session: March 4 or March 11 at 2 PM\n(must attend one) \nClass Schedule: March 23 – May 8 \nSummer Cohort: \nInfo Session: April 29 or May 6 at 2 PM\n(must attend one)\nClass Schedule: May 18 – July 3 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which cohort are you interested in attending?Spring Cohort: Info Session March 4 or 11 | Class Schedule March 23 - May 8Summer Cohort: Info Session April 29 or May 6 | Class Schedule May 18 - July 3Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nLimited seats are available per cohort \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting from this program are all equal opportunity employers. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-program-milwaukee/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Highway-Construction-Skills-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260130T193524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153342Z UID:10006021-1780938000-1780952400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison 2026 DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a 12-week pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out!* \nTraining Schedule:\nMarch 18 – June 11\nClasses run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM\, Madison College – Truax Campus\n1701 Wright St | Madison\, WI 53701 \nInformation Sessions:\n(Must attend one session to enroll)\nFebruary 10\, February 17\, February 24\, March 3\n1 – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 30 Certification\nFirst Aid/CPR\nEntry-Level Welding Certificate\nConstruction Mathematics\nTrades Aptitude Testing\nTool & Material Identification\nBasic Blueprint Reading\nHands-On Projects\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid Wisconsin-issued ID or driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation or equivalency\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nComplete ACCUPLACER test\nDrug-free (ability to pass a drug screen)\nAttend mandatory training orientation in March\n\nRegister NowQuestions?\nContact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-madison-2026/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Madison-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260303T162107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190947Z UID:10007418-1780990200-1781006400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Youth Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Fox Cities DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out! \nTraining Schedule:June 8 – July 30\, 2026Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 12 PM \nIUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall1985 American Drive | Neenah\, WI 54956 \nAll participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration. \nProgram Qualifications: \n\nHigh school sophomore\, junior\, senior\, or recent high school graduate\nReliable transportation\nInterested in a career in the skilled trades and committed to attending all training dates\n\nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You with the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential*\nOSHA 30 Certification*\nFirst Aid/CPR*\nTraffic Control Flagger Certification*\nConstruction Math\nTools & Materials\nBlueprint Reading\nGreen Construction\nConstruction Health & Safety\nConstruction Industry/Trades Awareness\nHands-On Projects\nSite Tours & Industry Speakers\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\n\n*Certifications offered in this course \nQuestions?\nContact us at aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232. \n*Registration does not guarantee participation. Applications will be accepted until May 1\, and participants will be notified of acceptance by May 8. \nIn partnership with NorthEast Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council. \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/youth-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-fox-cities/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:IUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall\, 1985 American Drive\, Neenah\, Wisconsin\, 54956 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Fox-Cities.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T185535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T185803Z UID:10006086-1780992000-1781013600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Trades Academy: La Crosse DESCRIPTION:Current High School Juniors & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 La Crosse Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nDates:\nMonday\, June 8 – Thursday\, June 11 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nRegistration required by May 29\, 2026 \nQualifications:\nMust attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nContact Annie Brunn for more info:\n(534) 235-9019 or abrunn@wrtp.org \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Parent/Guardian Email(Required)Your High School(Required)Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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/2026-summer-trades-academy-la-crosse/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:Western Technical College\, 400 7th St N\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Summer-Trades-Academy-La-Crosse.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260224T201931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182638Z UID:10006990-1780992000-1781017200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Racine She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program DESCRIPTION:WRTP | 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 are held April 20 – July 17\, 2026 |  Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an information session (must attend one session to enroll):\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, or 25\, all at 2:30 PM \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\nUpdated resume\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nACCUPLACER\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 more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years\nNo more than two DUI or OWI offenses in the lifetime of your driving record\n\n\n\nContact Milton Chitatariso for more information:\n(608) 738-9722 | mchitatariso@wrtp.org \nThis program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \nRegister for an Information SessionWRTP | 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/racine-she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-training-program/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP Racine\, 1001 S Main St\, R119\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-Drives-the-Future-Female-Only-ELCSCDL-Class-A-Training-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20251110T153755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183304Z UID:10004889-1780995600-1781010000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? \nBrought to you by WRTP | BIG STEP and Literacy Services of Wisconsin\, this 16-week course helps you earn your high school diploma while you learn valuable manufacturing or construction trade skills! A diploma is important for securing quality\, family-supporting employment and a requirement if you choose to enter a paid apprenticeship. \nOrientation (Mandatory)\nFebruary 20\, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM \nTraining\nFebruary 23 – June 12\nMonday – Friday\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nQuestions?\nPlease call (414) 937-3605 or email bfoley@wrtp.org \nMust attend one of the following TABE testing sessions: \n\nJanuary 21\, 1 – 5 PM\nJanuary 28\, 1 – 5 PM\nFebruary 11\, 1 – 5 PM\n \n\nQualifications \n\nSocial Security card\nPass general assessment of 6th grade level TABE\nHave an interest in manufacturing or construction\n\nIndustry-Led\, Worker-Centered\, and Community-Focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private institutions and develop a more diverse\, qualified workforce in construction\, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy. It is the policy of WRTP | BIG STEP to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age\, color\, national origin\, physical or mental disability\, race\, religion\, creed\, gender\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and/or expression\, marital status\, status with regard to public assistance\, status as a disabled veteran\, and/or veteran or spouse of a veteran\, or any other characters protected by federal\, state\, or local law. WRTP | BIG STEP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. To request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/high-school-equivalency-diploma-hsed-training-milwaukee/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/High-School-Equivalency-Diploma-HSED-training-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T194932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230024Z UID:10006140-1780995600-1781013600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Multiple training dates available. Please select your preferred cohort in the form below. \nWRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills Training Program that is recognized statewide by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This program provides credentials and hands-on experiences that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.* \nClasses are held for 7 weeks\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM\, at the WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\n\n\n\n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTool & material identification\nTrades application assistance\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nContractor engagement & networking\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: \n\n\n\n\n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in the construction industry\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Cohort: \nInfo Session: March 4 or March 11 at 2 PM\n(must attend one) \nClass Schedule: March 23 – May 8 \nSummer Cohort: \nInfo Session: April 29 or May 6 at 2 PM\n(must attend one)\nClass Schedule: May 18 – July 3 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which cohort are you interested in attending?Spring Cohort: Info Session March 4 or 11 | Class Schedule March 23 - May 8Summer Cohort: Info Session April 29 or May 6 | Class Schedule May 18 - July 3Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nLimited seats are available per cohort \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting from this program are all equal opportunity employers. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-program-milwaukee/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Highway-Construction-Skills-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260225T161431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T211906Z UID:10007449-1781020800-1781024400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:BIG STEP Orientation Q2 2026: 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. \nOrientation sessions take place at 3841 W Wisconsin Ave; Milwaukee\, WI 53208 \nOrientation Dates:\nApril 7 | 9 AM\nApril 14 | 4 PM*\nApril 28 | 9 AM\nMay 12 | 9 AM\nMay 19 | 4 PM*\nMay 26 | 9 AM\nJune 2 | 9 AM\nJune 9 | 4 PM*\nJune 23 | 9 AM \n*This session is an evening orientation ONLY. ACCUPLACER testing appointments will be scheduled for all attendees to take place the following Thursday at 9 AM. \nOrientation 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\nTesting\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid driver’s license\nAge 18 or older\nProof of high school graduation/GED\nSocial Security card\nSuccessful completion of WRTP | BIG STEP Intake Application\n\nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Please select the date you are interested in attending(Required)May 12 | 9 AMMay 19 | 4 PMMay 26 | 9 AMJune 2 | 9 AMJune 9 | 4 PMJune 23 | 9 AMOrientation is approximately 30 minutes\, followed by individual testing with varied times. We will contact you to discuss your individualized plan and session availability. By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications\, which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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-orientation-q2-milwaukee/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BIG-STEP-Orientation-Q2-2026-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260130T193524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153342Z UID:10006022-1781024400-1781038800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison 2026 DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a 12-week pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out!* \nTraining Schedule:\nMarch 18 – June 11\nClasses run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM\, Madison College – Truax Campus\n1701 Wright St | Madison\, WI 53701 \nInformation Sessions:\n(Must attend one session to enroll)\nFebruary 10\, February 17\, February 24\, March 3\n1 – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 30 Certification\nFirst Aid/CPR\nEntry-Level Welding Certificate\nConstruction Mathematics\nTrades Aptitude Testing\nTool & Material Identification\nBasic Blueprint Reading\nHands-On Projects\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid Wisconsin-issued ID or driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation or equivalency\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nComplete ACCUPLACER test\nDrug-free (ability to pass a drug screen)\nAttend mandatory training orientation in March\n\nRegister NowQuestions?\nContact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-madison-2026/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Madison-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260303T162107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190947Z UID:10007419-1781076600-1781092800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Youth Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Fox Cities DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out! \nTraining Schedule:June 8 – July 30\, 2026Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 12 PM \nIUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall1985 American Drive | Neenah\, WI 54956 \nAll participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration. \nProgram Qualifications: \n\nHigh school sophomore\, junior\, senior\, or recent high school graduate\nReliable transportation\nInterested in a career in the skilled trades and committed to attending all training dates\n\nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You with the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential*\nOSHA 30 Certification*\nFirst Aid/CPR*\nTraffic Control Flagger Certification*\nConstruction Math\nTools & Materials\nBlueprint Reading\nGreen Construction\nConstruction Health & Safety\nConstruction Industry/Trades Awareness\nHands-On Projects\nSite Tours & Industry Speakers\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\n\n*Certifications offered in this course \nQuestions?\nContact us at aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232. \n*Registration does not guarantee participation. Applications will be accepted until May 1\, and participants will be notified of acceptance by May 8. \nIn partnership with NorthEast Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council. \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/youth-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-fox-cities/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:IUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall\, 1985 American Drive\, Neenah\, Wisconsin\, 54956 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Fox-Cities.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T185535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T185803Z UID:10006087-1781078400-1781100000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Trades Academy: La Crosse DESCRIPTION:Current High School Juniors & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 La Crosse Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nDates:\nMonday\, June 8 – Thursday\, June 11 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nRegistration required by May 29\, 2026 \nQualifications:\nMust attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nContact Annie Brunn for more info:\n(534) 235-9019 or abrunn@wrtp.org \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Parent/Guardian Email(Required)Your High School(Required)Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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/2026-summer-trades-academy-la-crosse/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Western Technical College\, 400 7th St N\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Summer-Trades-Academy-La-Crosse.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260224T201931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182638Z UID:10006991-1781078400-1781103600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Racine She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program DESCRIPTION:WRTP | 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 are held April 20 – July 17\, 2026 |  Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an information session (must attend one session to enroll):\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, or 25\, all at 2:30 PM \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\nUpdated resume\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nACCUPLACER\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 more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years\nNo more than two DUI or OWI offenses in the lifetime of your driving record\n\n\n\nContact Milton Chitatariso for more information:\n(608) 738-9722 | mchitatariso@wrtp.org \nThis program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \nRegister for an Information SessionWRTP | 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/racine-she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-training-program/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP Racine\, 1001 S Main St\, R119\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-Drives-the-Future-Female-Only-ELCSCDL-Class-A-Training-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20251110T153755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183304Z UID:10004890-1781082000-1781096400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? \nBrought to you by WRTP | BIG STEP and Literacy Services of Wisconsin\, this 16-week course helps you earn your high school diploma while you learn valuable manufacturing or construction trade skills! A diploma is important for securing quality\, family-supporting employment and a requirement if you choose to enter a paid apprenticeship. \nOrientation (Mandatory)\nFebruary 20\, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM \nTraining\nFebruary 23 – June 12\nMonday – Friday\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nQuestions?\nPlease call (414) 937-3605 or email bfoley@wrtp.org \nMust attend one of the following TABE testing sessions: \n\nJanuary 21\, 1 – 5 PM\nJanuary 28\, 1 – 5 PM\nFebruary 11\, 1 – 5 PM\n \n\nQualifications \n\nSocial Security card\nPass general assessment of 6th grade level TABE\nHave an interest in manufacturing or construction\n\nIndustry-Led\, Worker-Centered\, and Community-Focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private institutions and develop a more diverse\, qualified workforce in construction\, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy. It is the policy of WRTP | BIG STEP to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age\, color\, national origin\, physical or mental disability\, race\, religion\, creed\, gender\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and/or expression\, marital status\, status with regard to public assistance\, status as a disabled veteran\, and/or veteran or spouse of a veteran\, or any other characters protected by federal\, state\, or local law. WRTP | BIG STEP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. To request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/high-school-equivalency-diploma-hsed-training-milwaukee/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/High-School-Equivalency-Diploma-HSED-training-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T194932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230024Z UID:10006141-1781082000-1781100000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Multiple training dates available. Please select your preferred cohort in the form below. \nWRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills Training Program that is recognized statewide by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This program provides credentials and hands-on experiences that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.* \nClasses are held for 7 weeks\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM\, at the WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\n\n\n\n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTool & material identification\nTrades application assistance\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nContractor engagement & networking\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: \n\n\n\n\n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in the construction industry\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Cohort: \nInfo Session: March 4 or March 11 at 2 PM\n(must attend one) \nClass Schedule: March 23 – May 8 \nSummer Cohort: \nInfo Session: April 29 or May 6 at 2 PM\n(must attend one)\nClass Schedule: May 18 – July 3 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which cohort are you interested in attending?Spring Cohort: Info Session March 4 or 11 | Class Schedule March 23 - May 8Summer Cohort: Info Session April 29 or May 6 | Class Schedule May 18 - July 3Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nLimited seats are available per cohort \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting from this program are all equal opportunity employers. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-program-milwaukee/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Highway-Construction-Skills-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260217T173119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T160843Z UID:10006163-1781100000-1781103600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:EVSTEP Information Session: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Work toward a career in construction. Our short-term training program provides instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification at no cost to you! \nAll classes are held Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee. \nClasses Include: \n\nOSHA certification\nConstruction mathematics\nElectrician coursework\nHands-on training\nTrades application assistance\nEmployer 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\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nCompleted ACCUPLACER test\n\nChoose a Cohort: \nSpring 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: March 24 or March 26 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: April 6 – May 29 \nSummer 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: June 3 or June 10 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: June 22 – August 14 \nFall 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: August 19 or August 26 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: September 7 – October 30 \nWinter 2026 Cohort\nInfo Session: November 11 or November 18 at 2 PM (must attend 1)\nClass Schedule: November 30 – January 29 \nQuestions? Contact De’Borah:\n(414) 899-1443 or dboyd@wrtp.org \n*The Skilled Trades Employment Program is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Award Number DE-EE0011256. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Which cohort are you interested in?(Required)Spring 2026Summer 2026Fall 2026Winter 2026Your Message(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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/evstep-information-session-milwaukee/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EVSTEP-Information-Session-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260130T193524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153342Z UID:10006023-1781110800-1781125200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison 2026 DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a 12-week pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out!* \nTraining Schedule:\nMarch 18 – June 11\nClasses run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM\, Madison College – Truax Campus\n1701 Wright St | Madison\, WI 53701 \nInformation Sessions:\n(Must attend one session to enroll)\nFebruary 10\, February 17\, February 24\, March 3\n1 – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 30 Certification\nFirst Aid/CPR\nEntry-Level Welding Certificate\nConstruction Mathematics\nTrades Aptitude Testing\nTool & Material Identification\nBasic Blueprint Reading\nHands-On Projects\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid Wisconsin-issued ID or driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation or equivalency\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nComplete ACCUPLACER test\nDrug-free (ability to pass a drug screen)\nAttend mandatory training orientation in March\n\nRegister NowQuestions?\nContact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-madison-2026/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Madison-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260303T162107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190947Z UID:10007420-1781163000-1781179200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Youth Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Fox Cities DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out! \nTraining Schedule:June 8 – July 30\, 2026Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 12 PM \nIUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall1985 American Drive | Neenah\, WI 54956 \nAll participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration. \nProgram Qualifications: \n\nHigh school sophomore\, junior\, senior\, or recent high school graduate\nReliable transportation\nInterested in a career in the skilled trades and committed to attending all training dates\n\nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You with the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential*\nOSHA 30 Certification*\nFirst Aid/CPR*\nTraffic Control Flagger Certification*\nConstruction Math\nTools & Materials\nBlueprint Reading\nGreen Construction\nConstruction Health & Safety\nConstruction Industry/Trades Awareness\nHands-On Projects\nSite Tours & Industry Speakers\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\n\n*Certifications offered in this course \nQuestions?\nContact us at aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232. \n*Registration does not guarantee participation. Applications will be accepted until May 1\, and participants will be notified of acceptance by May 8. \nIn partnership with NorthEast Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council. \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | BIG STEP (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program) 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/youth-entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-fox-cities/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:IUPAT DC7 Local Union Hall\, 1985 American Drive\, Neenah\, Wisconsin\, 54956 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Fox-Cities.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T185535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T185803Z UID:10006088-1781164800-1781186400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Trades Academy: La Crosse DESCRIPTION:Current High School Juniors & Seniors: Want to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? \nTry WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 La Crosse Summer Trades Academy this June. Get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! \n\nVisit trade halls and contractor facilities\nWatch live demonstrations\nParticipate in hands-on activities\nLearn about the apprenticeship process in union construction\n\nDates:\nMonday\, June 8 – Thursday\, June 11 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nRegistration required by May 29\, 2026 \nQualifications:\nMust attend an info session with a parent or guardian and complete the registration process to participate in the Summer Trades Academy in June. \nContact Annie Brunn for more info:\n(534) 235-9019 or abrunn@wrtp.org \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Date of Birth(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Parent/Guardian Email(Required)Your High School(Required)Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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/2026-summer-trades-academy-la-crosse/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Western Technical College\, 400 7th St N\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Summer-Trades-Academy-La-Crosse.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260224T201931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182638Z UID:10006992-1781164800-1781190000@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Racine She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program DESCRIPTION:WRTP | 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 are held April 20 – July 17\, 2026 |  Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an information session (must attend one session to enroll):\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, or 25\, all at 2:30 PM \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\nUpdated resume\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nACCUPLACER\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 more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years\nNo more than two DUI or OWI offenses in the lifetime of your driving record\n\n\n\nContact Milton Chitatariso for more information:\n(608) 738-9722 | mchitatariso@wrtp.org \nThis program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \nRegister for an Information SessionWRTP | 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/racine-she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-training-program/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP Racine\, 1001 S Main St\, R119\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-Drives-the-Future-Female-Only-ELCSCDL-Class-A-Training-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20251110T153755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183304Z UID:10004891-1781168400-1781182800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? \nBrought to you by WRTP | BIG STEP and Literacy Services of Wisconsin\, this 16-week course helps you earn your high school diploma while you learn valuable manufacturing or construction trade skills! A diploma is important for securing quality\, family-supporting employment and a requirement if you choose to enter a paid apprenticeship. \nOrientation (Mandatory)\nFebruary 20\, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM \nTraining\nFebruary 23 – June 12\nMonday – Friday\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nQuestions?\nPlease call (414) 937-3605 or email bfoley@wrtp.org \nMust attend one of the following TABE testing sessions: \n\nJanuary 21\, 1 – 5 PM\nJanuary 28\, 1 – 5 PM\nFebruary 11\, 1 – 5 PM\n \n\nQualifications \n\nSocial Security card\nPass general assessment of 6th grade level TABE\nHave an interest in manufacturing or construction\n\nIndustry-Led\, Worker-Centered\, and Community-Focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private institutions and develop a more diverse\, qualified workforce in construction\, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy. It is the policy of WRTP | BIG STEP to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age\, color\, national origin\, physical or mental disability\, race\, religion\, creed\, gender\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and/or expression\, marital status\, status with regard to public assistance\, status as a disabled veteran\, and/or veteran or spouse of a veteran\, or any other characters protected by federal\, state\, or local law. WRTP | BIG STEP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. To request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/high-school-equivalency-diploma-hsed-training-milwaukee/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/High-School-Equivalency-Diploma-HSED-training-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T194932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230024Z UID:10006142-1781168400-1781186400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Multiple training dates available. Please select your preferred cohort in the form below. \nWRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills Training Program that is recognized statewide by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This program provides credentials and hands-on experiences that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.* \nClasses are held for 7 weeks\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM\, at the WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\n\n\n\n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTool & material identification\nTrades application assistance\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nContractor engagement & networking\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: \n\n\n\n\n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in the construction industry\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Cohort: \nInfo Session: March 4 or March 11 at 2 PM\n(must attend one) \nClass Schedule: March 23 – May 8 \nSummer Cohort: \nInfo Session: April 29 or May 6 at 2 PM\n(must attend one)\nClass Schedule: May 18 – July 3 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which cohort are you interested in attending?Spring Cohort: Info Session March 4 or 11 | Class Schedule March 23 - May 8Summer Cohort: Info Session April 29 or May 6 | Class Schedule May 18 - July 3Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nLimited seats are available per cohort \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting from this program are all equal opportunity employers. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-program-milwaukee/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Highway-Construction-Skills-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260119T171726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T215713Z UID:10005774-1781193600-1781197200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:WRTP | BIG STEP Information Session: Northern WI Q1 & Q2 DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP provides apprenticeship readiness testing\, tutoring\, and training dedicated to helping community residents prepare for and succeed in careers in the construction trades. \nVirtual Info Sessions Are Held:\nThe 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month | 11 AM – 12 PM\nOR\nThe 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month | 4 – 5 PM \nTuesday Sessions: \n\nJanuary 6 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nJanuary 20 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nFebruary 3 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nFebruary 17 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nMarch 3 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nMarch 17 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nApril 7 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nApril 21 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nMay 5 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nMay 19 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nJune 2 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nJune 16 | 11 AM – 12 PM\n\nThursday Sessions: \n\nJanuary 8 | 4 – 5 PM\nJanuary 22 | 4 – 5 PM\nFebruary 12 | 4 – 5 PM\nFebruary 26 | 4 – 5 PM\nMarch 12 | 4 – 5 PM\nMarch 26 | 4 – 5 PM\nApril 9 | 4 – 5 PM\nApril 23 | 4 – 5 PM\nMay 14 | 4 – 5 PM\nMay 28 | 4 – 5 PM\nJune 11 | 4 – 5 PM\nJune 25 | 4 – 5 PM\n\nAttend a Virtual Info Session: \n\nOverview of WRTP | BIG STEP trainings and programs in the northern regions of Wisconsin\nExposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades\nAssessment of individual needs and strengths\nTesting\, tutoring\, and other employment preparatory services\nPlan of action for employment\n\nQuestions?\nContact Mindy Collado at mcollado@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2236 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Which session are you interested in?(Required)Please choose one...Tuesday SessionThursday SessionWhich Tuesday session are you interested in? (11 AM)(Required)Tuesday\, April 21Tuesday\, May 5Tuesday\, May 19Tuesday\, June 2Tuesday\, June 16Which Thursday session are you interested in? (4 PM)(Required)Thursday\, April 23Thursday\, May 14Thursday\, May 28Thursday\, June 11Thursday\, June 25Your Message(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWRTP | 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/wrtp-big-step-information-session-northern-wi/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL EVENT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WRTP-_-Big-Step-Information-Session-Northern-WI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260130T193524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153342Z UID:10006024-1781197200-1781211600@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training Program: Madison 2026 DESCRIPTION:WRTP | BIG STEP’s ELCS training\, a 12-week pre-apprenticeship program certified by the State of Wisconsin\, provides industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program is provided at no cost to you and will make you stand out!* \nTraining Schedule:\nMarch 18 – June 11\nClasses run Monday – Thursday | 5 – 9 PM\, Madison College – Truax Campus\n1701 Wright St | Madison\, WI 53701 \nInformation Sessions:\n(Must attend one session to enroll)\nFebruary 10\, February 17\, February 24\, March 3\n1 – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP \nWRTP | BIG STEP Provides You With the Connections & Skills Needed for a Career in the Trades: \n\nApprenticeship Readiness\nOSHA 30 Certification\nFirst Aid/CPR\nEntry-Level Welding Certificate\nConstruction Mathematics\nTrades Aptitude Testing\nTool & Material Identification\nBasic Blueprint Reading\nHands-On Projects\nApprenticeship Application Assistance\nNABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum\, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential\n\nRequirements: \n\nValid Wisconsin-issued ID or driver’s license\nProof of high school graduation or equivalency\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nComplete ACCUPLACER test\nDrug-free (ability to pass a drug screen)\nAttend mandatory training orientation in March\n\nRegister NowQuestions?\nContact Stacy Tran at stran@wrtp.org or (608) 895-1508. \n*Successful completion increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/entry-level-construction-skills-elcs-training-program-madison-2026/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Madison College – Truax Campus\, 1701 Wright St\, Madison\, WI\, 53701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Entry-Level-Construction-Skills-ELCS-Training-Program-Madison-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260224T201931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182638Z UID:10006993-1781251200-1781276400@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Racine She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCS+CDL Class A Training Program DESCRIPTION:WRTP | 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 are held April 20 – July 17\, 2026 |  Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM \nLearn more at an information session (must attend one session to enroll):\nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, or 25\, all at 2:30 PM \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\nUpdated resume\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nACCUPLACER\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 more than one DUI or OWI in the past three years\nNo more than two DUI or OWI offenses in the lifetime of your driving record\n\n\n\nContact Milton Chitatariso for more information:\n(608) 738-9722 | mchitatariso@wrtp.org \nThis program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. \nRegister for an Information SessionWRTP | 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/racine-she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcscdl-class-a-training-program/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:WRTP | BIG STEP Racine\, 1001 S Main St\, R119\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/She-Drives-the-Future-Female-Only-ELCSCDL-Class-A-Training-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20251110T153755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T183304Z UID:10004892-1781254800-1781269200@wrtp.org SUMMARY:High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? \nBrought to you by WRTP | BIG STEP and Literacy Services of Wisconsin\, this 16-week course helps you earn your high school diploma while you learn valuable manufacturing or construction trade skills! A diploma is important for securing quality\, family-supporting employment and a requirement if you choose to enter a paid apprenticeship. \nOrientation (Mandatory)\nFebruary 20\, 2026 | 2 – 4 PM \nTraining\nFebruary 23 – June 12\nMonday – Friday\, 9 AM – 1 PM \nQuestions?\nPlease call (414) 937-3605 or email bfoley@wrtp.org \nMust attend one of the following TABE testing sessions: \n\nJanuary 21\, 1 – 5 PM\nJanuary 28\, 1 – 5 PM\nFebruary 11\, 1 – 5 PM\n \n\nQualifications \n\nSocial Security card\nPass general assessment of 6th grade level TABE\nHave an interest in manufacturing or construction\n\nIndustry-Led\, Worker-Centered\, and Community-Focused. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private institutions and develop a more diverse\, qualified workforce in construction\, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy. It is the policy of WRTP | BIG STEP to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age\, color\, national origin\, physical or mental disability\, race\, religion\, creed\, gender\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and/or expression\, marital status\, status with regard to public assistance\, status as a disabled veteran\, and/or veteran or spouse of a veteran\, or any other characters protected by federal\, state\, or local law. WRTP | BIG STEP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. WRTP | BIG STEP is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. To request information in an alternate format\, including language assistance or translation of the information\, please contact us at (414) 342-9787. URL:https://wrtp.org/event/high-school-equivalency-diploma-hsed-training-milwaukee/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/High-School-Equivalency-Diploma-HSED-training-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T044830 CREATED:20260213T194932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230024Z UID:10006143-1781254800-1781272800@wrtp.org SUMMARY:Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Multiple training dates available. Please select your preferred cohort in the form below. \nWRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills Training Program that is recognized statewide by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This program provides credentials and hands-on experiences that connect individuals to careers in construction. This program will make you STAND OUT.* \nClasses are held for 7 weeks\, Monday – Friday\, 9 AM – 2 PM\, at the WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClasses include: \n\n\n\n\n\nOSHA certification\nFirst aid/CPR\nFlagger’s training\nCDL preparation\nHands-on projects\nTool & material identification\nTrades application assistance\nConstruction mathematics\nBasic blueprint reading\nContractor engagement & networking\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: \n\n\n\n\n\nValid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license\nHigh school diploma\, GED\, or HSED\nSocial Security card\nDigital literacy\nDrug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)\nSeeking a career in the construction industry\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Cohort: \nInfo Session: March 4 or March 11 at 2 PM\n(must attend one) \nClass Schedule: March 23 – May 8 \nSummer Cohort: \nInfo Session: April 29 or May 6 at 2 PM\n(must attend one)\nClass Schedule: May 18 – July 3 \nLearn More:\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which cohort are you interested in attending?Spring Cohort: Info Session March 4 or 11 | Class Schedule March 23 - May 8Summer Cohort: Info Session April 29 or May 6 | Class Schedule May 18 - July 3Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n By submitting your information\, you are signing up for communications which may include but are not limited to newsletters\, promotions\, and other commercial messaging. You may unsubscribe at any time.Consent Check this to opt out.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSuccessful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. \nLimited seats are available per cohort \nContact Us for More Information:\n(414) 342-9787 \ndboyd@wrtp.org \n*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades. This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting from this program are all equal opportunity employers. \nWRTP | 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs\, services\, and activities. To 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/highway-construction-skills-training-hcst-program-milwaukee/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP\, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wrtp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Highway-Construction-Skills-Training-Program-Milwaukee.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR