Highway Construction Skills Training Services

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking contractors to provide year-round training services focused on skills and certifications associated with the highway construction workforce development and career enhancement industry. The training services will be utilized in conjunction with the WisDOT Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program, which is dedicated to providing training in construction-related skills and opportunities to those interested in a career in the construction industry. The awarded contractor(s) will provide year-round training and administration of the program in the region(s) they have been awarded. The training curriculum will include an overview of the construction industry, basic construction terminology, reading and interpreting blueprints and highway construction project plans, jobsite configuration and road construction processes, traffic awareness and flagging certification, and more. The contractor will also be responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and tracking job seeker inquiries, participants entering and completing the program, and job placement of those participating in the HCST program. • Overview of the Construction Industry • Basic construction terminology • Reading and interpreting blueprints and highway construction project plans • Jobsite configuration and road construction processes • Traffic awareness and flagging certification • Apprenticeship exam for highway construction worker preparation • Construction-related safety knowledge training • Equipment and hand tool safety • Rigging, cargo, and equipment restraint techniques • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) instruction and preparation for CDL exam • Resume and job application workshop