Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Program: Racine
2026-09-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Racine Gateway Campus, 1001 S Main St, Racine, WI, 53403 , United States
WRTP I 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.*
Classes are held for 7 weeks, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 12 PM, at Gateway Campus
Serving Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth Counties
Classes Include:

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

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license
High school diploma, GED, or HSED
Social Security card
Drug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)
Updated resume
Seeking a career in the construction industry

Mandatory Recruitment:
September 8, 2026 | Register by August 3, 2026
Classes Run:
September 14 – November 6, 2026
Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades.
Questions? Contact:
(262) 619-6560
racine@wrtp.org
*This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers.
Learn MoreWRTP | 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.

Entry-Level Construction Skills Training: Green Bay
2026-09-28 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-29 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Mavid | HJ Martin Training Center, 1593 Western Ave, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54303
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.
Training Schedule:
September 14 – October 22, 2026
Monday – Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM
Mavid | HJ Martin Training Center
1593 Western Ave | Green Bay, WI 54303
Program Qualifications:

Completion of high school diploma, GED, or HSED (or documentation in progress)
Wisconsin State ID or valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation

Training is FREE for participants, thanks to our generous grant funder and local community partners!
Certifications & skills offered as part of the entry-level construction skills training:

State of WI Certified Pre-Apprenticeship*
OSHA 30 Certification*
Green Construction*
Apprenticeship Readiness
First Aid/CPR*
Construction Mathematics
Trades Aptitude Testing
Tool & Material Identification
Basic Blueprint Reading
Hands-On Construction Projects
Apprenticeship Application Assistance
NABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential*
Traffic Control Flagger Certification*

*Certifications offered in this course
In partnership with:

All participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration.
Registrations will be accepted until the training cohort is full.
Questions? Contact:
aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232
Learn MoreWRTP | 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.

EVSTEP Fall 2026 Cohort: Milwaukee
2026-09-28 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-01 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Work toward a career in construction. Our short-term training program provides instruction for electrical and pre-apprenticeship certification at no cost to you!
All classes are held Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM at WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee.
Classes Include:

OSHA certification
Construction mathematics
Electrician coursework
Hands-on training
Trades application assistance
Employer engagement & networking

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license
High school diploma, GED, or HSED
Social Security card
Updated resume
Digital literacy
Drug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)
Completed ACCUPLACER test

Choose a Cohort:
Spring 2026 Cohort
Info Session: March 24 or March 26 at 2 PM (must attend 1)
Class Schedule: April 6 – May 29
Summer 2026 Cohort
Info Session: June 3 or June 10 at 2 PM (must attend 1)
Class Schedule: June 22 – August 14
Fall 2026 Cohort
Info Session: August 19 or August 26 at 2 PM (must attend 1)
Class Schedule: September 7 – October 30
Winter 2026 Cohort
Info Session: November 11 or November 18 at 2 PM (must attend 1)
Class Schedule: November 30 – January 29
Questions? Contact De’Borah:
(414) 899-1443 or dboyd@wrtp.org
*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.
Learn MoreWRTP | 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.

Water & Sewer Construction Training Program: Milwaukee
2026-09-28 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-29 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-30 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-10-01 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-10-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Multiple Locations
Tap Into Your Potential—Train for a Career in Water & Sewer Construction
This incentivized Entry-Level Construction Skills certified pre-apprenticeship training provides credentials and hands-on experience to connect individuals to careers in construction. In partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), this program focuses on the water and sewer sector, preparing participants for apprenticeships in the trades with steamfitters, electricians, plumbers, sheet metal workers, ironworkers, and more.
Attend an info session to learn more (Must attend one):
July 28, July 30, August 4, or August 6 | 1 – 2 PM
Registration is Required
Mandatory Orientation:
Friday, August 21 | 1 – 4 PM
Classes run:
August 24 – December 18, 2026
Monday – Friday | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WRTP | BIG STEP Milwaukee &
MATC’S West Allis Campus
*Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades in the water sector. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers.
This program is available at no cost to eligible candidates.
Classes Include:

OSHA certification
First aid/CPR
Construction mathematics
Basic blueprint reading
Principles of water resources
Environmental health/water quality
Hands-on projects
Trades application assistance
Contractor engagement & networking

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license or the ability
to obtain a license
High school diploma, GED, or HSED
Social Security card
Drug-free (ability to PASS a drug screen)
Seeking a career in construction

Learn More:Learn MoreWRTP | 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.

Entry Level Construction Skills Training Program: Oneida Nations
2026-09-28 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
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.
Training Schedule:
September 14 – November 19, 2026
Monday – Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2740 W Mason St | Green Bay, WI 54303
All participants must attend an orientation session prior to the start of training. Orientation details will be shared with accepted participants upon completion of registration.
Registration required by September 1, 2026. Registrations will be accepted until the training cohort is full.
Program Qualifications:

Completion of high school diploma, GED, or HSED (or documentation in progress)
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Reliable transportation

Questions? Contact:
aarndt@wrtp.org or (920) 961-2232
Training is FREE for participants, thanks to our generous grant funder and local community partners!

State of WI Certified Pre-Apprenticeship*
OSHA 30 Certification*
Green Construction
Apprenticeship Readiness
First Aid/CPR*
Construction Mathematics
Trades Aptitude Testing
Tools & Materials Identification
Basic Blueprint Reading
Hands-On Construction Projects
Apprenticeship Application Assistance
NABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) Curriculum, MC3: Nationally Recognized Credential*
Forklift Certification*

*Certifications offered in this course
In partnership with:

Successful completion of this program increases your opportunity for a career in the skilled trades.
Questions? Contact:
(262) 619-6560
racine@wrtp.org
*This program is funded in part by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and is available at no cost for eligible candidates. The employers recruiting for this opportunity are all equal opportunity employers.
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BIG STEP Orientation Q3 2026: Milwaukee
2026-09-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Milwaukee WRTP | BIG STEP, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
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.
Orientation Sessions Take Place at 3841 W Wisconsin Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53208
July 2026
July 28 | 9 AM
August 2026
August 11 | 9 AM
August 18 | 4 PM & return August 20 at 9 AM to test
August 25 | 9 AM
September 2026
September 15 | 9 AM
September 22 | 4 PM & return September 24 at 9 AM to test
September 29 | 9 AM
This Orientation Provides:

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

Requirements Include:

Valid driver’s license
Age 18 or older
Proof of high school graduation/GED
Social Security card
Successful completion of WRTP | BIG STEP Intake Application

Orientation is approximately 30 minutes, followed by individual testing with varied times. We will contact you to discuss your customized plan.
*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.
For More Information
Call (414) 342-9787 or email njones@wrtp.org
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WRTP | 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.
