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WELCOME TO THE FIRST EDITION OF THE WRTP | BIG STEP INDUSTRY PARTNER NEWSLETTER!

We are excited to share our latest news and updates with you and to highlight the impactful work that we are doing together.

WRTP | BIG STEP is a nonprofit workforce intermediary organization that provides comprehensive pre-apprenticeship readiness training, career navigation services, and job placement in Wisconsin's manufacturing, construction, transportation, broadband, and green energy sectors. We work collaboratively with sectoral partnerships to support equitable career pathways, offer ongoing retention and follow-up services, and advocate for infrastructure work.

BUILDING WISCONSIN'S INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE 2023

WRTP | BIG STEP President & CEO Lindsay Blumer participated in a webinar presentation and panel discussion hosted by BlueGreen Alliance.

Lindsay and other workforce and labor leaders discussed how to prepare Wisconsin’s workforce for the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act.

SUCCESS STORY

WRTP | BIG STEP CALENDAR

MADISON

March 7, 2023

Women in the Trades Career Fair

March 29, 2023

Entry-Level Skills Manufacturing Training Orientation Session

April 11, 2023

Diversity in Construction Career Fair

May 15, 2023

Summer Youth Construction Career Day

MILWAUKEE

March 4, 2023

6th Annual Women in Construction Event

March 13, 2023

Entry-Level Construction Skills Training Begins

March 15, 2023

Investing in BIG STEP: Building a Strong Workforce

March 27, 2023

CDL Training

March 28, 2023

Bricklayers Pre-Job Training

June 1, 2023

Entry-Level Skills Manufacturing Training Recruitment

RACINE

March 1, 2023

Entry-Level Skills Manufacturing Orientation Session

March 2, 2023

Women in the Trades Awareness Event

March 14, 2023

Racine Roadbuilding Training Program Begins

March 23, 2023

RUSD Workforce Employment Event

June 8, 2023

Investing in BIG STEP: Building a Strong Workforce

If you know of someone interested in WRTP | BIG STEP’s pre-apprenticeship training programs, they can get a head start on filling out the necessary paperwork by calling WRTP | BIG STEP’s front desk staff at (414) 342-9787.

ACCESS SKILLED TALENT &

ENHANCE WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

WRTP| BIG STEP partners with public and private workforce development stakeholders to connect employers with skilled talent. Our focus is on placing community residents in family-supporting jobs that benefit both workers and employers. We specialize in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors, but we are open to partnering with any employers who provide pathways to such careers.

Fill out our Job Order Request Form, provided in the link below, to request assistance with recruiting, developing, and retaining a more diverse, qualified workforce. To get started, please fill out the Job Order Request Form or contact Brain Foley, our Employment, Training, and Placement Coordinator at (414) 937-3601 or bfoley@wrtp.org. 

SUPPORTER APPRECIATION

SENATOR BALDWIN

We want to give a huge shout-out and a heartfelt thank you to Senator Tammy Baldwin for her support in securing a CDS of $1.5M to kickstart our journey to upgrade and enhance our Milwaukee building, allowing us to expand and improve our services. Senator Baldwin's commitment to workforce development and economic growth in Wisconsin is greatly appreciated.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

Shout-out to Northwestern Mutual for their commitment to hiring local, diverse, and safe workers for their new tower! By partnering with WRTP | BIG STEP to secure workforce talent, Northwestern Mutual is contributing to the growth and prosperity of our local community. We are honored to be a part of this exciting project, and we look forward to working together to create a better future for all.

VOGEL BROS

Thank you to Vogel Bros. Building Co.

for donating laptops and monitors for WRTP | BIG STEP’s South Central office!

DONATE

Help us make a positive impact in Wisconsin’s diverse workforce pipeline. We are grateful for your contribution.