Employ Milwaukee, Inc.

Award Purpose to Provide a Diverse Pipeline of Talent for Water Utilities Through Youth Career Exploration Combined With Employment and Training Services for Low-income and Underrepresented Job Seekers. Activities Performed • Collaborate With Community Partners to Create Youth Learning Experiences • Expose Youth to Careers in City Municipalities and Industry Knowledge • Identify, Train, and Provide Support Services to Participants in Customer Service, Water Meter Tech, Water Distribution Labor, Repair Worker Positions • Upskill Qualifying Partner Employees With Training Services to Advance Their Career • Sponsor Eligible Student Tuition • Coordinate Internship Experiences With Partner in Water Treatment Plant Operator and Engineering Drafting Technician Deliverables 500 Youth Will Receive Career Exploration Services • 500 Underrepresented Adults Will Receive Employment and Training Services • 150 Individuals Will Receive a Specified Service • 45% of Enrolled Participants Will Graduate the Program or Receive Specified Credentialling • 80% of Enrolled Participants Will Obtain Employment Intended Beneficiary • Underemployed and Unemployed Job Seekers From Underrepresented Populations, Specifically Women and People of Color • Municipal Employers Subrecipient Activities Milwaukee Water Works: • Identify Participants and Assist in Recruitment. • Consider Hiring Qualified Participants. • Provide Supervisor and Worksites for On-the-job Learning Opportunities and Internships. • Participate in Continuous Program Improvement.