Do you know of an older worker that deserves to be recognized for their talent, time or longevity? Each year Sterling Awards honors workers over 60 who make outstanding contributions in the workforce and community, while also recognizing employers who provide a friendly and welcoming environment to older workers. This year’s Sterling Awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at Crowne Plaza Milwaukee – West. To register for the event or get more information on how to complete a nomination, click here.
Sterling Awards
Earn & Learn Summer Jobs: Apply Now!
The Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) is now accepting applications for Mayor Barrett’s Earn & Learn Summer Youth Jobs Initiative for the period of June 20, 2012 to August 17, 2012. Download the application packet here.
Earn & Learn Connects Private Business And Student Workers
On Wednesday April 4, 2012, John Kissinger – Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board Inc. (MAWIB), participated in an informative interview with WUWM’s Lake Effect radio (89.7 FM) about Milwaukee’s summer youth jobs program – Earn & Learn. Mr. Kissinger delivered an overview of the Earn & Learn program structure and, encourages private sector business leaders in the Milwaukee area to take the time to learn about Earn & Learn and make the pledge to invest in tomorrow’s workforce by hiring a Milwaukee youth for summer work today.
Listen to the interview here.
WIA 2011 Local Plan
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Local Plan describes the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board’s (MAWIB’s) vision for workforce development, including operation of the One Stop Career Centers and other vital employment and training services for Milwaukee County residents under the provisions of WIA and the Workforce Development Board.
View the 2011 MAWIB Local Plan.
Civic Justice Program Begins
The MAWIB is starting a new program to serve juvenile offenders ages 18 to 24 who have been involved with the juvenile justice system within 12 months before. This $1.5 M program is a new venture for the MAWIB funded by the Department of Labor.
Healthcare Training Institute
Mayor Tom Barrett, Don Sykes, the Co-Directors of the Milwaukee Healthcare Alliance (Brenda Gray and Paula Penebaker) and other guests inaugurated the Health- care Training Institute (HTI). Located at 334 W. Brown Street; the HTI is designed to provide one-stop job assistance for low income job seekers in the healthcare area. Major funding is provided by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. For more information on HTI go to: www.careerworkshti.org
Transitional Jobs Program Continues
At risk of being cut as part of the FY 2011 State of Wisconsin budget, the program was restored by the Joint Finance Committee and further program restrictions were eliminated by line-item vetoes by Governor Walker. Transitional jobs are short-term, publicly funded jobs that combine on-the-job work experience with a mix of supportive services to help long-term unemployed overcome barriers to employment. The MAWIB’s program, Milwaukee Works!, has been helpful in providing this community with jobs in this time of high unemployment. With its partners SDC-CR and the YWCA, the MAWIB put 456 to work. Of these, 29 gained permanent employment and more continue to seek placement.
Noel Starks, a Milwaukee Works! participant, is now currently working full time for Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services. She said of her transitional job experience, “was well worth the money spent on the program, it gave me job training and work, it gives people so much opportunity.”
Don Sykes President of WWDA
The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association promotes, enhances, and serves the interests of local workforce investment agencies and system partners in Wisconsin. Don Sykes – CEO of the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board – has been elected to serve as President.
