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When Elijah joined the Milwaukee Equitable Nursing Development (MEND) program, he was unemployed and looking for a career, not just a job. He excelled in the Medical Assistant training track and transitioned into a full-time Medical Assistant role with Ascension immediately after graduating.
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“I would highly recommend this program, especially, certainly, to people who are unsure of college and unsure of trade jobs,” Gabby said.
Jace just completed his fourth year of Camp RISE, a six-week summer youth program which focuses on career exploration and aims to provide kids ages 10 to 13 in Milwaukee with tools to become leaders in their community. This experience equipped Jace with more maturity and patience that he will utilize as he goes on to Earn & Learn, a youth program that provides meaningful work experiences and career exposure to young people ages 14 to 24 in Milwaukee.
“I provide strategic oversight, develop policy, coordinate grant reporting, and support 27 grantees tackling Wisconsin’s most pressing workforce challenges, from skills gaps and childcare shortages to housing and transportation barriers.”
“Today I am attending college and working in the civil engineering field as I have always dreamed of,” Khin said. “Without Employ Milwaukee, I would not be here today working as a professional.”
“Before this, I didn’t fully grasp how valuable my degree could be,” Chyna said. “Now, I’m leaving the program not only with hands-on skills, but with a new sense of purpose and appreciation for what I’m studying.”
Ajani works at Vibez Creative Arts Space, where he helps customers with projects, organizes supplies, and helps set up for events. He is one of the many teens in Milwaukee hired through the Earn & Learn program which focuses on providing meaningful work experiences and career exposure to young adults ages 14-24 years old.
Breasia started her horticulture apprenticeship in 2024 after Teens Grow Greens took a trip to her high school to talk about the opportunities they had for teens in Milwaukee. Now, she takes pride in her job because she can teach her peers about healthy produce while giving back to the community and learning entrepreneurship skills
Adonis just completed his fourth year of Camp RISE, a six-week summer youth program which focuses on career exploration for kids ages 10 to 13 in Milwaukee. Through this experience, he gained maturity, learned how to handle situations appropriately, and developed more patience.
Emem Group, a Milwaukee-based real estate firm dedicated to building affordable rental units and homes, has partnered with Employ Milwaukee to utilize OJT services, successfully hiring three participants, two of whom, Demetrius and Rodney, are actively completing their training.
Earn & Learn graduate Alexis Hortman went on to earn a degree in Psychology and work in advocacy after discovering a passion for community-centered work while in the program.
Through his Earn & Learn experience at the Department of City Development, Zion gained essential work and life skills that will fuel his future success as he starts college and prepares for his future career.
From unemployment to a thriving medical career, Daniela Corona-Chavez’s journey through CHC’s accelerated medical assistant program shows how determination and innovative training can transform lives. Discover how she turned opportunity into achievement and found her place in healthcare.
Keanna Matthews' transformative experience in the Earn & Learn program has fueled her passion for the medical field, guiding her toward a future in nursing.
Students in the Earn & Learn program at ABHM gained invaluable insights into untaught history, developed public speaking skills, and deepened their community involvement, turning a summer job into a transformative experience.
Gill's life transformed after enrolling in Employ Milwaukee's Welding Program at the Community Reintegration Center. Overcoming past challenges, he emerged as a skilled Field Technician, earning $22 an hour and building a stable future for himself and his son.
Yazmin Franco Luna embarked on her journey through the BankWork$ program, where she developed essential skills and gained the confidence needed to navigate the banking industry, ultimately securing a rewarding career that reflects her hard work and dedication.
Ngeli turned an unexpected opportunity into a thriving banking career, becoming a top performer at BMO Harris Bank and an inspiring figure for new graduates of Employ Milwaukee’s BankWork$ program.
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