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About this Certified Pre-Apprentice Instructor (Independent Contractor) role at WRTP|BIG STEP

WRTP|BIG STEP · Neenah, Wisconsin, United States

WRTP | BIG STEP is seeking experienced and credentialed instructors to deliver pre-apprenticeship training through project-based engagements throughout Northern Wisconsin. Instructors play a critical role in preparing participants for careers in the skilled trades by delivering industry-recognized curriculum and hands-on training.

This is an independent contractor role, not an employee position. Engagements are structured as discrete instructional projects with defined timelines and deliverables. Projects will be in various facilities throughout Northern Wisconsin

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre-apprenticeship instruction, including:
  • MC3 (Multi-Craft Core Curriculum)
  • OSHA safety training
  • CPR instruction
  • Construction math, blueprint reading, and tool identification
  • Hands-on construction skills training
  • Facilitate engaging, high-quality instructional sessions aligned with program goals
  • Ensure participant safety and adherence to training standards
  • Maintain professionalism when representing WRTP | BIG STEP in training environments
  • Submit invoices based on instructional sessions delivered

Project Structure

  • Assignments are project-based, with clearly defined scope and deliverables
  • Projects may last up to 16 weeks
  • Total engagement may not exceed 6 months within a 12-month period without renewal
  • Instructors propose availability and maintain control over instructional methods

Work Structure & Expectations

  • Independent contractor status (no employee benefits)
  • Responsible for own taxes, insurance, and business expenses
  • Not required to attend internal staff meetings or organizational functions
  • Operate independently without employee supervision

Requirements

  • To teach OSHA or CPR a valid Train-the-Trainer certification must be held:
    • OSHA
    • CPR
  • Demonstrated experience in construction trades or workforce training
  • Ability to pass background checks and comply with safety standards
  • Strong instructional and facilitation skills

To Apply:

Submit your resume and copies of relevant certifications. Reach out to the email or number below with questions. Qualified candidates will be contacted for project-based opportunities as they arise.

Send to: Laura Bell, Statewide Director, lbell@wrtp.org

Phone: 920-961-2159

Benefits

Compensation

  • Paid per instructional session (not hourly)
  • Session rates based on duration (typically up to 4–6 hours per session)
  • No time tracking required; invoices reflect sessions delivered
  • Mileage reimbursement may be provided for approved travel
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About WRTP|BIG STEP

Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP)|Building Industry Group Skilled Trade Employment Program (BIG STEP) is an Industry Led, Worker Centered and Community Focused nonprofit, with an annual budget of $5M, dedicated to family supporting jobs. We are based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with offices in Madison, Milwaukee, and Racine, as well as Minneapolis, Minnesota. WRTP|BIG STEP is widely recognized as a national model and is industry recognized as a valuable workforce development tool.

As a workforce intermediary, we work with organized labor and employers in construction and manufacturing to keep businesses competitive, preserve family supporting jobs, connect job seekers to those good jobs, help workers build skills to advance in their careers, and improve business productivity. WRTP|BIG STEP is unique because we start with the jobs. We work directly with employers and unions to develop training programs that meet their specific and timely needs by working as a clearinghouse for the assessment, preparation, and placement of job-ready candidates for careers in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the economy.


WRTP|BIG STEP offers services to employers and unions as well as community residents looking for careers in construction and manufacturing. Our services for community residents include apprenticeship readiness tutoring, training certificate courses in a variety of construction and manufacturing disciplines, referral services, and industry recognized certifications. We serve as the finishing point before employment.

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