Ascendium Education Group Grant - Expand Apprenticeship Pathways
Funding Amount
$10,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Ascendium Education Group Grant
Funder: Ascendium Education Group
Award Amount: $10,000,000
Status: Awarded May 5, 2025
Recipient: WRTP | BIG STEP
Geographic Scope: Wisconsin
Overview
A major grant to expand apprenticeship pathways in Wisconsin's skilled trades workforce. The funding supports WRTP | BIG STEP's mission of attracting new talent to the skilled trades and offering accessible training opportunities in response to Wisconsin's skilled trades labor shortage.- Address skilled trades workforce labor shortage
- Expand registered apprenticeship programs
- Create accessible training opportunities
- Build diverse talent pipeline for skilled trades careers
Purpose
- Wisconsin's registered apprentice count reached a record high (17,509 as of 2024)
- 77% increase in apprenticeship participation since 2013
- WRTP | BIG STEP is the state's largest pre-apprenticeship program provider, training two-thirds of those who completed pre-apprenticeship training
Context
- Headquarters: 3841 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Phone: (414) 342-9787
- Email: milwaukee@wrtp.org
- Website: wrtp.org
Contact Information
WRTP | BIG STEPFocus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
workforce-development
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