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Laborer

Becoming a Laborer

What does a Laborer do?

  • Dig Trenches
  • Load & Unload
  • Lift & Carry
  • Landscaping
  • Demolition
  • Clear and Prepare sites for Construction
  • Traffic Control onsite
  • Set Braces
  • Erect Scaffolding

Where do Laborers work?

  • Bridges
  • Highway Construction
  • Sports Stadiums
  • Large Residential Buildings
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Schools
  • Hospitals

Am I Qualified?

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a sincere interest in the trade
  • Must be of good physical condition to perform the work required

What can I expect while training?

  • Program is approximately 3 years
  • You must pass a preliminary test
  • On-the-job Training with an experienced Journeyman
  • Some travel may be required

The Story of Big Step, Inc.

The Big-Step outreach program was established to acquaint individuals with employment and career opportunities in the skilled trades. Big-Step is a major assistance program to help applicants upgrade their math, science, and other academic skills for a successful career in construction.

The overall goal of Big-Step is to provide greater skills to individuals striving for a career in the skilled trades. The majority of participants will be placed into higher skilled/higher paying jobs and apprenticeship occupations, once training and work experience has been achieved.

BIG STEP HELPS:

  • Recruit qualified individuals for apprenticeship training and careers.
  • Provide needs assessment and identify deficiencies clients may have; develop a corresponding action plan.
  • Provide apprenticeship test tutoring and other preparation services. Day and evening classes are available.
  • Place clients into on-the-job training with the intention of leading to construction related apprenticeships.
  • Place and assist clients into any classroom training necessary to prepare/place them into higher-paying employment opportunities.
  • Provide case management services to assist candidates to become indentured apprentices and/or retain construction-related employment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

BIG STEP
Earl Buford, Executive Director
3841 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
(414) 342-9787