Sheila D. Cochran

Originally published by Urban Milwaukee We are as dedicated as ever to providing workforce development resources during these unprecedented times. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on all things WRTP/BIG STEP. To support our mission, visit wrtp.org/donate. MILWAUKEE, WI – Literacy Services of Wisconsin… Continue Reading Literacy Services of Wisconsin and WRTP/BIG STEP’s Multi-Craft Core Curriculum High School Equivalency Diploma Recognized Nationally

Thank you, She Builds, event participants, and the local slate of She Builds’ “Build a Brighter Future” event sponsors—Advocate Aurora Health, Beeler Construction, Berghammer Construction, Boldt Construction, C.D. Smith Construction, CG Schmidt, Coakley Brothers, ECube, Gilbane, J.M. Brennan, Milwaukee Tool, and Mortenson—for the generous gift of $9,000. Thank you to the Walbec Group for… Continue Reading Thank You, She Builds, Event Participants, and the Build a Brighter Future Event Sponsors

Originally published by Vanessa Holwell Translating your job and existing skills to new business opportunities is a smart way to change with the times. The pandemic is impacting business in big ways, but for savvy industry leaders, this means even more room for personal and professional growth. Consider these 11 tips for pivoting your… Continue Reading 11 Tips for Pivoting Your Career for Post-Pandemic Growth

OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls event takes place this week, from September 14th-18th, to promote fall hazard awareness in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries in the workplace. Visit our website to watch OSHA's video, "5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls," to learn more about promoting safety in… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls

MILWAUKEE, WI (August 18th, 2020) — We at WRTP/BIG STEP would like to congratulate this year’s Women in Construction award winners. Among the honorees selected this year is WRTP/BIG STEP’s former Milwaukee Site Director, Laura Heller. The Daily Reporter annually honors the outstanding achievement by the top women in the construction industry, who have… Continue Reading Former WRTP/BIG STEP Milwaukee Site Director, Laura Heller, Announced as Women in Construction Honoree

MILWAUKEE, WI (July 16, 2020) — WRTP/BIG STEP welcomes Sheila D. Cochran as the Interim President and CEO. WRTP/BIG STEP is a nationally recognized workforce intermediary dedicated to connecting people to family-sustaining jobs in the manufacturing, building, and construction trades, serving Southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Madison, and parts of Minnesota. WRTP/BIG STEP’s Board of Directors… Continue Reading Wisconsin Workforce Development Organization Wrtp/Big Step Welcomes Sheila D. Cochran As Interim President & CEO