Funding And Grants

U.S. Department of Labor Awards Grant to WRTP | BIG STEP to Train Women for In-Demand CDL Jobs

Urban Milwaukee

January 21, 2026

Apprenticeship news Funding And Grants U.S. Department of Labor Awards Grant to WRTP |…

Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $750,000 grant to the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | BIG STEP to launch 'She Drives the Future,' a program aimed at training women for in-demand roles in commercial driving and skilled trades. This initiative will provide free training to at least 60 women across Wisconsin, beginning with cohorts in Milwaukee and Racine.

Why this matters for apprenticeships

This story highlights a significant effort to diversify the skilled trades workforce by encouraging women's participation through targeted training programs. Such initiatives are crucial in addressing workforce shortages and creating pathways for underrepresented groups in high-demand industries.

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