Earn & Learn applicants must meet the following qualifications:
1. Reside in Milwaukee County
2. Aged 14-24 on the first day of Earn & Learn (June 29, 2026)
3. Eligible to work in the United States
The Earn & Learn participant application will remain open from March 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026.
For questions or technical assistance please EMAIL earn.learn@employmilwaukee.org
The map below shows locations that are actively recruiting for Earn and Learn – Community Work Experience, along with sites of other summer youth programs. Click on each location for contact information. Acceptance or enrollment in any program is not guaranteed. Please check back frequently for updates.
Documents Needed to Apply
(Participants will need one of each document type)
| Participant Identification |
Participant Residency |
| Documents must not be expired | Residency document can use guardian name if participant is under 18 |
| School Picture ID with Date of Birth- under 18 only | Piece of mail |
| Immunization Record- under 18 only- can be found here. | Utility bill |
| State ID or Driver's License | State ID or Driver's License |
| Passport |
Applicants will need ONE of the listed ID documents and ONE of the listed residency documents in order to apply.
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 an& 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:
Employ Milwaukee
1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Phone: (414) 270-1700Fax: (414) 225-2375
Employ Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. If you need this information in an alternate format, or in a different language at no cost to you, please contact us at (414) 270-1700. Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 711.
