Several references include encouraging plans for the African American community Before a crowd of more than 500 individuals, Mayor Barrett delivered his State of the City Address. His remarks touched on several new initiatives including the Mayor’s Manufacturing Partnership, the “Fix it First” program and a Milwaukee Sustainability Plan. He delivered his address at Ingeteam [...]

MADISON –State Representative Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) announced today the expansion of the Skilled Training Opportunities Pilot Program (STOPP) to Green Bay. “This program will ensure that ex-offenders have the necessary skills to get and retain family supporting jobs,” stated Rep. Fields. “I am proud to work with Senator Dave Hansen to bring this program to [...]

Mayor Barrett hosts job center’s open house Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the culmination of a 17-year process to bring a Job Corps center to Milwaukee during an open house this week at the Milwaukee Job Corps center campus, 6665 N. 60th Street. The open house was open to the public as an opportunity to learn [...]

Preparing for new jobs Jobs in the Milwaukee area are evolving and to be ready to get those jobs, area residents need to upgrade their skills. A Community Resource Fair will provide access to those skills for area job-seekers. The 4th Annual Community Resource Fair is being sponsored by the Social Development Commission and will [...]

2745 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.–Downstairs Free Classes Call NAACP 414-562-1000 Workforce Development and Civic Advocacy Training. Learn skills necessary for getting and keeping a job Public speaking, resume writing, building relationships, communication skills, goal setting and sales training Classes are on Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27 and May 6, 13, and 20 at [...]