Non-profit committed to bringing more diversity to trades industry

MILWAUKEE — One Milwaukee non-profit is committed to bringing more diversity into the trades industry.

The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, also known as WRTP Big Step, works to help traditionally underrepresented and underemployed people like women and people of color.

The program has helped many people like 21-year-old Dwayne Sampson. After finishing high school, Sampson knew he wanted to get into the trade industry. He started after graduating and is now in his fourth year of his sheet metal apprenticeship.

He works with Langer Roofing in Milwaukee. He said he was able to kickstart his career at such a young age, thanks to WRTP Big Step...
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Ken Notes: This is huge, many of our diversity gaps are, at the core, skill gaps. Training, mentorship, and apprenticeship must be part of our DEI journey...