Recent news reports are full of stories about layoffs at the Department of Education, massive funding cuts to colleges and universities and the resumption of collection on student loans in default. These are more good reasons for high school students to choose an apprenticeship over college. Apprentices enjoy a good salary and benefits [...]
Our winter weather can bring slippery conditions causing plows to dump thousands of tons of salt on roads. That salt eventually makes its way into our drinking water sources which is concerning for those with heart or kidney conditions. Municipalities are looking for answers like using brine to pre-treat roads which can reduce [...]
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, many of us have plenty to be thankful for: good health, family and friends, good paying jobs and our quality of life here in Wisconsin. We hope all travelers arrive safely to enjoy the holiday and wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Building Wisconsin TV! Football is [...]
Every fall, UA 400 has Apprentice Signing Day when new apprentices sign their certificate to begin their 5 year training program in plumbing, steamfitting, pipe fabrication or HVAC service. This year's Apprentice Signing Day featured a record 103 1st year apprentices. Apprentices are paid while they train on the job with UA 400 signatory [...]
Gov. Evers and the Public Service Commission are announcing nearly $30 million in grant funding to allow more people to access the internet. The funds will allow over 50,000 households to receive a loaned device and over 30,000 households to gain access to free Wi-Fi. In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets [...]
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act is already starting to benefit Wisconsin. A number of road construction projects are either completed or in the works and the Department of Transportation will receive $80 million to replace multiple bridges in Columbia County. In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets with [...]
Skilled Trades Summer Camps are becoming more popular. These camps offer courses and hands-on experience in the Trades to allow students to explore rewarding post-high school careers. In a recent survey, 80% of high school students said they put a higher value on job training than a college degree and K-12 schools in Wisconsin [...]
A different kind of bricks have taken over the Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere WI as a new exhibit, Bricktionary, opened this week. Designed to showcase the creativity and possibilities with the simple LEGO brick, the exhibition includes more than 150 custom-built models created by LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught and his [...]
Kids Building Wisconsin will be celebrating 10 years at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg WI this Saturday, May 18. The event will feature construction equipment and hands-on exhibits showing kids the many rewarding careers in the construction industry. There will also be food, fun and lots of chances to win prizes. Kids Building Wisconsin [...]
In a new survey, 80% of high school students said they put a higher value on job training than a college degree. K-12 schools in Wisconsin are increasingly being incentivized to expose students to a full range of career options before leaving high school. More students are choosing apprenticeships over college for good [...]