Wrtp/Big Step

WRTP BIG STEP is a nonprofit workforce intermediary based in Madison, WI, that was established in the 1990s to address the skills shortage in the region's industrial sector. Through their partnership with the Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program, they connect individuals to family-sustaining jobs and provide training and support for career development. As an Apprenticeship Ambassador, WRTP BIG STEP works with the Department of Labor to promote registered apprenticeships as a mainstream workforce strategy and improve access and resources for underserved populations.

With a mission to enhance the recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse and qualified workforce, WRTP BIG STEP focuses on creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented and underemployed individuals, including women and people of color. They offer programs and services in various industries, including skilled trades, and strive to maintain a more inclusive and accessible workforce in Wisconsin. Through their partnerships with employers and industry leaders, they facilitate impactful connections between people and industry, driving positive change in the region's workforce.

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