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 [...]
Building Wisconsin TV features the members of Operating Engineers 139 to learn more about the construction of a Solar Power Project near Wisconsin Rapids. Host Stuart Keith meets up with Matt Benner from AZCO, Matt Mashuda from Mashuda Contractors, Tim Kreft from Alliant Energy and Terry McGowan, President of Operating Engineers 139 in [...]
In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we’ll learn how side boom tractors are used in excavating. Host Stuart Keith meets with Terry McGowan from Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 and Josh Retzleff from KS Energy Services. Stu first travels to Coloma WI to check out the required training and then to Wrightstown WI to watch the installation of a natural [...]
Today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV features the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center in Coloma WI. Host Stuart Keith meets with Terry McGowan from Wisconsin Operating Engineers to learn about the classroom, heavy equipment and on-the-job training that comes with a Wisconsin Operating Engineers apprenticeship. Click here for more information and check out the Careers Tab on the Building Wisconsin [...]
As Memorial Day approaches and our state opens up for outdoor activities, it means the opening of Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk WI. The Camp is an outdoor retreat for Wisconsin veterans and serves approximately 400 injured and disabled veterans each summer. Today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV features Camp American Legion and showcases the [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in online virtual learning for students from kindergarten through college. For high school students who are handy and like the outdoors, there are online elective courses that can lead to a rewarding career. In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we feature the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Pre-Apprenticeship Courses [...]
As springtime comes and road construction season begins, it's a good time to remind folks that there are at least $50,000 reasons to train to become a Wisconsin Operating Engineer. There's equal opportunity for men and women, too. Check out today's video from Building Wisconsin TV to learn more and if you think [...]
The Building Trades recognize that veterans learn skills during their service that are valuable outside the military. That's why many trades sponsor recruiting initiatives targeting veterans. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll see what some veterans are saying about being a Wisconsin Operating Engineer. For more career opportunities in the Trades, [...]
If you know a high school student who's handy or likes the outdoors, there are elective courses that can lead to a rewarding career. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, we feature the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Pre-Apprenticeship Courses which are among the electives offered online at Destinations Career Academy. Subscribe to the Building [...]
In today's short video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll hear some apprentices talk about why they're proud they made the decision to become a Wisconsin Operating Engineer. If you like what you hear, go to BuildingWisconsinTogether.com to learn more. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives in Wisconsin, check out [...]