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WRTP / BIG STEP

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WRTP / BIG STEP

👷‍♀️Paving the way toward family-supporting careers
💪Building a qualified workforce for WI

WRTP | BIG STEP is an industry-led, worker-centered, and community-focused workforce intermediary dedicated to family-sustaining jobs in the construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the regional economy. We work to enhance the ability of our industry partners to recruit and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce.

09/04/2026

Recently, our Southeast Youth ELCS group went on a tour and got a firsthand look at the trades in action 🧱

A huge shoutout to the Bricklayers Local 8 for welcoming our participants, sharing their expertise, and teaching them valuable, hands-on skills. Experiences like this help young people build confidence and explore career pathways. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of the skilled trades!

Interested in the skilled trades? Explore our programs:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/events

09/03/2026

Take control of your future with WRTP / BIG STEP Milwaukee’s She Drives the Future program! 🚛

This female-only ELCS and CDL Class A training provides credentials and hands-on experience that connect women to careers in commercial driving and construction.

Register for an information session at our Milwaukee office on September 9 or September 23:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/event/she-drives-the-future-female-only-elcs-cdl-class-a-training-program/2026-10-05

09/02/2026

Take a BIG STEP toward a successful career in the skilled trades 🛠

The BIG STEP Builders program provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to build basic construction skills and explore the industry through:
🤚 Hands-on learning
👷 Presentations from union members
📝 Application assistance
➕ And more!

Contact us for more information about our first fall session:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/event/big-step-builders-fall-session-1-2026
📅 Every Saturday from September 5 – 26

09/01/2026

Congratulations to our Summer Trades Academy graduates 🎓

We want to give a special thank you to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson for taking the time to speak with our students during the Summer Trades Academy and for recording a special graduation message for those who continued their journey into the Youth ELCS program.

We’re so proud of our graduates, and we can’t wait to see the great things they accomplish next!

Looking to start your own career in the skilled trades? Explore our training programs:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/events

08/31/2026

Hey, Milwaukee juniors and seniors 👋 Are you interested in a union construction apprenticeship?

Then register for the BIG STEP Builders fall session! This program allows students to explore the industry and build basic construction skills through:
🛠 Hands-on learning
💡 Presentations from union members
📝 Application assistance
➕ And more!

Seats are limited! Register now:
📅 Every Saturday from September 5 - 26
🔗 https://wrtp.org/event/big-step-builders-fall/2026-09-05
🟠 Registration is required to attend

08/28/2026

The Hytest traveling work boot truck made a stop at our Milwaukee office this month to fit 35 of our certified pre-apprenticeship participants with brand-new steel-toe boots! Participants will take the boots with them when they graduate, ensuring they have safe, quality footwear for their first day on the job site 🥾

A big thank you to Hy-Test Boots for their continued partnership and for helping our participants step into their careers prepared for the work ahead!

Learn more:
🔗 https://wrtp.org

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the women who are building careers, breaking barriers, and creating new possibilities for the next generation.

At WRTP / BIG STEP, we’re proud to help women access the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to pursue family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades and beyond.

Today and every day, we remain committed to creating pathways where women can thrive, lead, and build a stronger future.

View our upcoming events:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/events

08/25/2026

A new career is within reach, Green Bay 👷

Prepare for an apprenticeship and get connected with construction careers at WRTP / BIG STEP’s Entry-Level Construction Skills training, offered in partnership with Mavid Construction Services, LLC.
🦺 OSHA 30 Certification
🌱 Green Construction
🔢 Construction Mathematics
✅ Trades Aptitude Testing
➕ And more!

Get started:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/event/entry-level-construction-skills-training-fall-2026

08/24/2026

City of Milwaukee residents, ready to begin your journey to a rewarding career? 👷

Gain access to employment opportunities on various construction projects in the city through the City of Milwaukee’s Residents Preference Program (RPP)!

WRTP / BIG STEP works with employers and helps eligible community members get RPP certified ✅

Visit our website to learn more and see if you qualify, or reach out to our team:
🔗 https://wrtp.org/programs-and-services
📞 (414) 342-9787

Address

3841 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53208

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+14143429787

Website

http://wrtpbigstep.carrd.co/

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