WRTP | BIG STEP
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Industry-Led, Worker-Centered, Community-Focused. WRTP | BIG STEP works to recruit, train, and place community residents in family-supporting jobs.
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In honor of #LaborHistoryMonth , weβre remembering pivotal #LaborMovement moments:
π 1886: American Federation of Labor created
π 1905: Industrial Workers of the World created
β° 1916: Adamson Act
π 1932: Norris-La Guardia Act
About WRTP | BIG STEP:
π wrtp.org
#DidYouKnow ? The #LaborMovement has given us:
π§° Employer health coverage
π§° Unemployment benefits
π§° 40-hour #workweek
π§° And more!
Explore the benefits this movement has won for the
#skilledtrades in one of our #Madison Orientation sessions:
π wrtp.org/event/madison-β¦
π WRTP | BIG STEP wishes you a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.
As we enjoy the freedom of today, letβs pause to honor the heroes who sacrificed everything for our country π
#MemorialDay #MemorialDay Weekend #Veterans #ThankYou
Happy #LaborHistoryMonth , from WRTP | BIG STEP!
π When protests erupted over dismal working conditions, wages, & benefits, #unions fought for laws to protect #workersrights .
Attend our #skilledtrade info sessions & celebrate the progress weβve made:
π wrtp.org/event/se-wrtp-β¦
The recent WRTP | BIG STEP #Construction Youth #Apprentice Hiring Event at Racine Unified School District was a huge success, thanks to Milton and John β¨
π #Thankyou to the students interested in our Youth Summer Trades Academy!
Learn about our programs:
π wrtp.org
We recently attended the NAMC-WI Symposium at #Milwaukee βs Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, focusing on:
π Major project updates
π§ Matchmaking for minority-owned firms
π Fostering #collaboration in utility & #construction sectors
It was a great way to drive diversity & innovation in the industry!
We have partnered with Operation Fresh Start to bring you the #Madison Summer Trades Academy, June 17 - July 25 π₯
Get #tradeindustry experience while receiving #RegisteredApprenticeship credit.
Learn more about the program & its requirements:
π wrtp.org/event/2024-sumβ¦
#Construction
Our Wisconsin DOT Highway #Construction Skills Training Program (DOT HCST) has just seen its first-ever #graduating class!
The program covered:
π· #OSHA 30
π #CDL permit
β And more!
#ThankYou , Employ Milwaukee π€
Learn more in our blog π
π wrtp.org/blogs/dot-hcstβ¦
Your blueprint for success starts with WRTP | BIG STEP π
During our information sessions, we guide you through the different #career paths in the #skilledtrades , helping you discover the perfect fit.
Register today:
π (608) 738-9722
π wrtp.org/event/se-wrtp-β¦
#Construction
β¨ WRTP | BIG STEP recently welcomed some of Tammy Baldwinβs staff to our Southeastern Highway #Construction Skills Training (HCST) class!
The delegation excitedly learned about our #apprenticeship readiness programs π§
Read more on our website:
π wrtp.org/blogs/senator-β¦
WRTP | BIG STEP and Operation Fresh Start are hosting the #Madison Summer #Trades Academy!
π
June 17 - July 25
β° Monday - Thursday | 8 AM - 4 PM
π 2829 Perry St, Suite 205
Gain up to 6 weeks of #RegisteredApprentice credit π¨
Secure your spot before June 3:
π wrtp.org/event/2024-sumβ¦
π€ WRTP | BIG STEP is proud to celebrate the 12th annual #UnitedforInfrastructure Week!
As a leader in the #tradesindustry , we are proud to support and join this nationwide event spotlighting the role of #infrastructure in our daily lives π£
#Construction #Manufacturing
βThere is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.β
-Sara Josepha Hale
π To all the amazing moms out there, Happy Motherβs Day weekend, from WRTP | BIG STEP!
#HappyMothersDay #MothersDay #Mom #ThankYou
Recently, we welcomed President Joe Biden to Racine!
π We highlighted our partnership with The Walsh Group on the Microsoft AI #datacenter , creating diverse #economic development & #infrastructure jobs π
Watch the event & learn more:
π youtu.be/xfEIsrNiMY8
Our partner, Daniel Webster, is doing an incredible job #diversifying #Wisconsin βs highway #workforce in collaboration with Wisconsin DOT & Federal Highway Admn!
We are so proud to take part in this collective effort π
π #Thankyou , Daniel, for all that you do!
#Construction
Join one of WRTP | BIG STEPβs FREE information sessions and learn how the #skilledtrades offer you:
π¨ Immediate benefits
π¨ Family-supporting pay
π¨ And more
Get started today:
π (608) 738-9722
π wrtp.org/event/se-wrtp-β¦
#Construction #NowHiring #Manufacturing
π§ Itβs National #Construction Safety Week!
#DidYouKnow ? According to BLS-Labor Statistics, there are roughly 150,000 accidental #constructionsite injuries each year.
π¦Ί Stay safe by always wearing your PPE & recognizing potential hazards.
#Construction SafetyWeek #Safety #WorkplaceSafety
π£ May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month, and weβre committed to destigmatizing #mentalhealth in the #tradesindustry .
It can impact our work, relationships, & overall quality of life. Weβre normalizing prioritizing mental well-being alongside physical safety on the #jobsite π
Happy Jewish, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month π
This May, WRTP | BIG STEP embraces the wide tapestry of cultures that enrich the trade industry β¨
#AAPI #AsianAmericanHeritageMonth #JewishHeritageMonth #PacificIslander #Construction #Manufacturing