WRTP | BIG STEP administers a Highway Construction Skills 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 include: OSHA certification First aid/CPR Flagger's training Construction

Are you looking to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? Try WRTP | BIG STEP's 2024 Milwaukee Summer Trades Academy this June. Visit trade halls and contractor facilities Watch live demonstrations Gain hands-on training experience Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction. Qualifications Must attend information session and complete registration

The ELMS Program is a 120-hour manufacturing preparation program geared toward preparing individuals to meet the workforce needs of manufacturers in the area. WRTP | BIG STEP works to prepare students for employment in various manufacturing positions, including assembly, forklift operation, and other opportunities. Classes include: MSSC Safety Certification Manufacturing mathematics Basic

If you are interested in a career in the construction industry, but want to develop your skills and prepare for your career, this free, hands-on training is for you! Take a look at the description boxes below for the training schedule and a list of the certifications and instruction you will receive. Mandatory Recruitment

The Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) training provides participants the credentials they need to enter into a construction apprenticeship. Students will receive apprenticeship application assistance, safety training, equipment/forklift training, and more. Program Qualifications High school graduate or completion of HSED/GED (or documentation in progress) Willing to pursue a construction apprenticeship Ability to pass a drug screen

This short and impactful session will highlight what you need to know about BIG STEP, how your investment transforms the workforce of the future and our BIG STEP accountability guarantee. What Your Investment Means: BIG STEP’s Return on Investment How BIG STEP’s Career Model Works for You What Advocacy for BIG STEP Means at the

Join the Milwaukee Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, A. Philip Randolph Institute Milwaukee Chapter, and WRTP | BIG STEP for a movie matinee and community discussion of union activist Asa Philip Randolph's efforts to organize the black porters of the Pullman Rail Company in 1920s America.

Join WRTP | BIG STEP, Building Advantage, & EmpowHER in celebrating Women in Construction Month! The Women in Construction event will offer unique, hands-on learning opportunities as well as one-on-one conversations from experienced tradeswomen in the industry. REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED.