Participant enrollment will open in March 2027.

Earn & Learn applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Reside in Milwaukee County
2. Aged 14-24 on the first day of Earn & Learn 
3. Eligible to work in the United States

For questions or technical assistance please email earn.learn@employmilwaukee.org

About Earn & Learn

Earn & Learn program participants work 20 hours per week for 7 weeks earning an hourly wage at local area non-profits, community organizations, small businesses, and more! Work experiences available through our Earn & Learn program range from developing culinary skills to working in medical facilities. Employ Milwaukee and partners also host career development opportunities for hands-on career exposure in high-demand fields! During on-boarding, participants will learn basic work readiness skills and basic financial literacy skills which include, but are not limited to:

• Communication skills
• Punctuality
• Professional conduct 
• Money management
• Conflict resolution 
• Time management