Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP)/Building Industry Group Skilled Trade Employment Program (BIG STEP) is an Industry Led, Worker Centered and Community Focused nonprofit, with an annual budget of $4M, dedicated to family supporting jobs.  We are based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, with offices in Madison and Minnesota.  WRTP/BIG STEP is widely recognized as a national model and is industry recognized as a valuable workforce development tool.
 
As a workforce intermediary, we work with organized labor and employers in manufacturing and construction to keep businesses competitive, preserve family supporting jobs, connect job seekers to those good jobs, help workers build skills to advance in their careers, and improve business productivity.

WRTP/BIG STEP is unique because we start with the jobs. We work directly with employers and unions to develop training programs that meet the specific and timely needs of the manufacturing and construction sectors.  WRTP/BIG STEP is a clearinghouse for the assessment, preparation, and placement of job-ready candidates for careers in manufacturing, construction, and emerging sectors of the economy.

WRTP/BIG STEP offers services to employers and unions as well as community residents looking for careers in manufacturing and construction.  Our services for community residents include apprenticeship preparation tutoring, training certificate courses in a variety of manufacturing and construction disciplines, referral services, and industry recognized certifications.  We serve as the finishing point before employment.