Upcoming Events

She Drives the Future: Female-Only ELCs + CDL Class A 2026

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. Classes are held October 5, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | Monday - Friday | 8 AM -

BIG STEP Builders Fall Session 2 2026

The BIG STEP Builders program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to build basic construction skills and explore the industry through hands-on learning, presentations from union members, application assistance, and more. BIG STEP Builders takes place on weekends to work around high school students’ busy schedules. The only requirements are an interest in

BIG STEP Builders Fall Session 1 2026

The BIG STEP Builders program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to build basic construction skills and explore the industry through hands-on learning, presentations from union members, application assistance, and more. BIG STEP Builders takes place on weekends to work around high school students’ busy schedules. The only requirements are an interest in

EVSTEP Winter Session 2026

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

EVSTEP Fall Session 2026

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

EVSTEP Summer Session 2026

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

EVSTEP Spring Session 2026

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

High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Training 2026

Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades? Brought 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

Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Summer 2026

WRTP | 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, 9 AM

Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) Spring 2026

WRTP | 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, 9 AM

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