Road building and transportation infrastructure are top of the mind in this episode of Building Wisconsin. Host Stuart Keith will start with Wis Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson who'll provide an update on some of the current construction projects going on around the state and explain how the federal dollars from the [...]
The new Plumbers Local 75 website is up and running and getting plenty of visits. Check it out for Covid-19 updates, information on apprenticeship and training programs and even Local 75 merchandise. Today's video from Building Wisconsin TV features the Plumbers Local 75 Apprenticeship Program. It has over 27,000 views on YouTube. Subscribe [...]
In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, Plumbers Local 75 member Brian S. discusses the advantages of a plumbing apprenticeship versus college. Click here to get started. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives in Wisconsin, check out our Roku channel and be sure to like us on Facebook!
In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll learn what it takes to become a professional plumber in Wisconsin as we feature the Plumbers Local 75 Apprenticeship Program. If you're considering a career in the construction trades, this video shows the training you'll receive and the opportunities and income a career with Plumbers [...]
A new group of successful candidates recently began their apprenticeship with Plumbers Local 75. Recruiting efforts are starting to bear fruit as more women are showing interest in becoming plumbers. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, Christina B. tells why she switched from college to a plumbing apprenticeship. Go to Plumbers75Careers.com to [...]
There is an ongoing shortage of workers in construction, especially women. As reported here, while women make up 51% of the total workforce, in construction it’s just over 9%. Many trades, including Plumbers Local 75 have been actively recruiting women to join their apprenticeship programs. At Plumbers75Careers.com, interested candidates answer a few questions [...]
Building Wisconsin TV wants to congratulate the successful candidates who are starting their Plumbers Local 75 apprenticeship training. Today’s video features the Plumbers Local 75 Apprenticeship Program for Wisconsin. If you’ve ever thought about a career in the construction trades, this video shows the training you’ll get as a Plumbers 75 apprentice and the opportunities [...]
In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll tour the Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center. Host Stuart Keith meets with Joel Zielke and Dave Singer from Steamfitters Local 601 who talk about the construction process and show the completed Training Center. Stu also meets with Brad Werlein from General Heating who talks about what this facility means for [...]
While many of the Building Trades have increased recruiting efforts towards women, the numbers are still woefully inadequate. For example, in 2018 it was estimated that women comprised only 5.4% of welders, 2.4% of electricians and 2.2% of carpenters. We're starting to develop interest early with programs like CAMPBuild and in today's video [...]
CampBUILD is the result of a combined vision between the Badgerland Girl Scouts and Madison College to help build a bridge between women and the skilled trades. This summer, CampBUILD hosted camps for girls from pre-K through high school over 2 weeks. Kindergarteners designed and built birdhouses with hand tools while middle and [...]