WRTP / BIG STEP

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.

📢 Attention high school juniors and seniors from the Eau Claire area! Explore career pathways in the construction skille...
06/18/2026

📢 Attention high school juniors and seniors from the Eau Claire area!

Explore career pathways in the construction skilled trades and learn about the apprenticeship process at WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2026 Summer Trades Academy, offered in partnership with UA Local 434 👷

Classes start June 22! Learn more:
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Hey Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth 👋 If you’re interested in the construction trades, this is for YOU!Join us June 22 – J...
06/18/2026

Hey Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth 👋 If you’re interested in the construction trades, this is for YOU!

Join us June 22 – June 26 from 8 AM to 2 PM for WRTP / BIG STEP’s 2026 Summer Trades Academy:
🔧 Explore the career options
🏢 Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
👷 Watch live demonstrations
🤚 Participate in hands-on activities
🛠 Learn about the apprenticeship process

Open to ages 16 through 24! Contact Milton for more information:
📞 (608) 738-9722
📧 [email protected]

Build your career, Northern Wisconsinites! 🛠Attend a virtual info session to prepare for a successful career in the cons...
06/17/2026

Build your career, Northern Wisconsinites! 🛠

Attend a virtual info session to prepare for a successful career in the construction trades:
✅ WRTP / BIG STEP program overview
🛠 Exposure to career pathways
📝 Individual assessments
🦺 Apprenticeship readiness testing and tutoring

June sessions will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, June 2 or 16 | 11 AM – 12 PM
📅 Thursday, June 11 or 25 | 4 – 5 PM

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: How can I get into the skilled trades in Madison, WI? 🏗Madison high school students can learn about the apprenticeshi...
06/17/2026

: How can I get into the skilled trades in Madison, WI? 🏗

Madison high school students can learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction at WRTP / BIG STEP’s Summer Trades Academy:
👷 Visits to trade halls and contractor facilities
🛠 Live demonstrations
🖐 Hands-on activities

Don’t miss out; classes start in June! Learn more:
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📢 Attention La Crosse-area Wisconsinites! 📢Explore career pathways in the skilled trades by attending our June informati...
06/16/2026

📢 Attention La Crosse-area Wisconsinites! 📢

Explore career pathways in the skilled trades by attending our June information session and ACCUPLACER testing. WRTP / BIG STEP will:
💪 Help you prepare for an apprenticeship
✅ Assess your individual needs and strengths
📝 Create a plan of action for employment

📅 Wednesday, June 24

⏰ Information session from 9 to 10 AM, followed by testing from 10 AM to 12 PM
OR
⏰ Information session from 1 to 2 PM, followed by testing from 2 to 4 PM

📍 La Crosse Job Center | 2615 East Ave South | La Crosse, WI

Registration is required! Learn more and sign up today:
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Hey, Rice Lake 👋 The first step to a successful career in the trades starts here 👇Join WRTP / BIG STEP for an informatio...
06/15/2026

Hey, Rice Lake 👋 The first step to a successful career in the trades starts here 👇

Join WRTP / BIG STEP for an information session and ACCUPLACER testing. You’ll receive:
✅ An overview of our programs
🛠 Exposure to career pathways
📝 Individual assessments
🦺 Employment preparation

Learn more:
📅 June 18 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 331 S Main St, Ste 6 | Rice Lake, WI
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This Flag Day, WRTP | BIG STEP celebrates all the freedoms our flag symbolizes Exercise your right to pursue a new care...
06/14/2026

This Flag Day, WRTP | BIG STEP celebrates all the freedoms our flag symbolizes 

Exercise your right to pursue a new career path with the help of our programs and training opportunities, where you can learn transferable skills and prepare for an apprenticeship.

Learn more:
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Green Bay residents, take your skills to the next level this summer ☀Learn about career pathways in the skilled trades a...
06/12/2026

Green Bay residents, take your skills to the next level this summer ☀

Learn about career pathways in the skilled trades at a WRTP / BIG STEP Information & Testing Session:
🛠 Overview of our no-cost trainings
✅ Individual assessments
📝 Tutoring and employment preparation

Registration is required! Sign up today:
📅 June 17 | 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 Forward Service Corporation | Green Bay, WI
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📢 Attention Eau Claire-area Wisconsinites! 📢Interested in the construction trades? Attend our June information session a...
06/11/2026

📢 Attention Eau Claire-area Wisconsinites! 📢

Interested in the construction trades? Attend our June information session and ACCUPLACER testing for:
💪 An overview of WRTP / BIG STEP trainings and programs
🛠 Exposure to occupations and career pathways within the skilled trades
📝 An assessment of individual needs and strengths
✅ A plan of action for employment

📅 Thursday, June 18

⏰ Information session from 9 to 10 AM, followed by testing from 10 AM to 12 PM
OR
⏰ Information session from 1 to 2 PM, followed by testing from 2 to 4 PM

📍 Eau Claire Job Center | 221 W Madison St | Eau Claire, WI

Registration is required! Learn more and sign up today:
🔗 Link in bio

? WRTP / BIG STEP partners with Milwaukee Public Schools to support residents on their career journey 👷The Communities ...
06/10/2026

? WRTP / BIG STEP partners with Milwaukee Public Schools to support residents on their career journey 👷

The Communities in Need (COIN) initiative is MPS’s workforce preference program that helps community members access employment opportunities on district building projects.

Contact us to learn about becoming COIN certified:
📞 (414) 342-9787
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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

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