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WRTP | BIG STEP is a Wisconsin-based workforce intermediary that prepares job seekers for stable, family-sustaining union careers while helping employers meet critical hiring needs in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the regional economy. Headquartered in Milwaukee, the organization blends industry-informed training, career exploration, and hands-on preparation with strong partnerships across unions, contractors, community organizations, and public agencies. Its pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship readiness pathways, including Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) and MC3, equip participants with core skills, safety awareness, and jobsite expectations so graduates enter union apprenticeship programs and skilled roles ready to contribute from day one. In 2024, WRTP | BIG STEP served 2,036 individuals, trained 1,486 people, and supported a talent pipeline in which 64% identified as people of colorreflecting its commitment to equitable access and inclusive growth. The organizations employer services focus on delivering certified, pre-screened pre-apprentices and work-ready talent, as highlighted by partners who praise the preparedness of candidates, and it convenes unions and employers to align training with demand, including efforts tied to clean energy careers. WRTP | BIG STEP also collaborates closely with workforce partners through sector initiatives such as the Department of Transportations TrANS Roadbuilding program and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2150, underscoring its role in infrastructure and energy-related pathways. Celebrating 50 years of BIG STEP and the dedication of its Milwaukee training floor as the Vince Toran Training Center, the organization continues to expand its reachgrowing into northern Wisconsin to serve communities statewidewhile maintaining a clear mission: to build impactful connections that translate into family-supporting union jobs. Through individualized coaching, industry-recognized training, and employer engagement, WRTP | BIG STEP closes skills gaps, increases diversity in the trades, and delivers a reliable source of qualified talent for regional growth.
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