Employ Milwaukee
Official Employ Milwaukee business agent. Employ Milwaukee is the local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, connecting job seekers to employment and training programs and providing recruitment and talent services to employers.
About Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee is the local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The site states its vision is "to develop workforce solutions that promote regional economic growth and employment opportunities for all job seekers," and that its mission is "to build a strong workforce development system by planning, coordinating, collaborating and monitoring workforce initiatives with businesses, partners and community stakeholders at the local, regional and state level." Its stated goals are to connect job seekers to employment opportunities, to provide education and training options in high-growth, high-demand sectors, and to provide a skilled workforce for businesses in the Milwaukee 7 region.
The About page explains that the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each state to designate Workforce Development Areas, and that Employ Milwaukee is the state-certified Workforce Development Board serving Milwaukee County, also referred to as WDA 2. Employ Milwaukee leads and oversees the Milwaukee County public workforce system as part of the American Job Center network, and describes a geographically targeted American Job Center delivery system.
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About Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee is the local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The site states its vision is "to develop workforce solutions that promote regional economic growth and employment opportunities for all job seekers," and that its mission is "to build a strong workforce development system by planning, coordinating, collaborating and monitoring workforce initiatives with businesses, partners and community stakeholders at the local, regional and state level." Its stated goals are to connect job seekers to employment opportunities, to provide education and training options in high-growth, high-demand sectors, and to provide a skilled workforce for businesses in the Milwaukee 7 region.
The About page explains that the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each state to designate Workforce Development Areas, and that Employ Milwaukee is the state-certified Workforce Development Board serving Milwaukee County, also referred to as WDA 2. Employ Milwaukee leads and oversees the Milwaukee County public workforce system as part of the American Job Center network, and describes a geographically targeted American Job Center delivery system.
On history, the page records that the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) was established in 2007 when the Private Industry Council of Milwaukee County was renamed and oversight transferred from Milwaukee County to the City of Milwaukee, and that in 2014 a new President/CEO was appointed, leading to the agency being rebranded as Employ Milwaukee in 2016.
The main address and phone number for contact are 1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205, phone (414) 270-1700, fax (414) 225-2375. The website does not publish office hours or opening times, and it does not publish who qualifies for any programme. Questions about eligibility, enrolment, programme costs or fees should be directed to Employ Milwaukee staff by phone or through the contact form on the website.
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What Employ Milwaukee does
The Adult and Dislocated Worker page states that WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs "provide access to career and training services that help in the achievement of employment goals." Career services listed include Workforce Preparation Activities such as workshops led by experts in resume development and interviewing techniques, Financial Literacy Services, and coordination with other programs such as English Language Acquisition or Adult Basic Education. Training services listed are Occupational Skills Training, On-the-Job Training (OJT), Job Readiness Training, and Customized Training, described as "options that meet the individual's needs and learning style."
The page addresses laid-off workers in these published words: "If you are a worker who has been laid off (or notified that a layoff is coming) through no fault of your own, there are no-cost services that can help you prepare to find new employment and ultimately a new career." It then directs people to "Contact a representative by phone call or email" and lists two service provider contacts, each at its own address in Milwaukee:
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What Employ Milwaukee does
The Adult and Dislocated Worker page states that WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs "provide access to career and training services that help in the achievement of employment goals." Career services listed include Workforce Preparation Activities such as workshops led by experts in resume development and interviewing techniques, Financial Literacy Services, and coordination with other programs such as English Language Acquisition or Adult Basic Education. Training services listed are Occupational Skills Training, On-the-Job Training (OJT), Job Readiness Training, and Customized Training, described as "options that meet the individual's needs and learning style."
The page addresses laid-off workers in these published words: "If you are a worker who has been laid off (or notified that a layoff is coming) through no fault of your own, there are no-cost services that can help you prepare to find new employment and ultimately a new career." It then directs people to "Contact a representative by phone call or email" and lists two service provider contacts, each at its own address in Milwaukee:
Dynamic Workforce Solutions - Anthony Mundy, Operations Manager, 4201 N. 27th St. 4th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53216, (262) 237-8697, anthony.mundy@dwfs.us.
Equus Workforce Services (formerly ResCare) - Mai Yang, WIOA Project Director, 1915 N Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212, (414) 295-9429, mai.yang@equusworks.com.
The page does not publish hours for either office, nor does it publish who qualifies for these services, what documents are needed, or how long any service takes. The page also links to "Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Online Now!" and "Wisconsin Unemployment." Unemployment insurance rules, requirements and decisions are made by the State of Wisconsin, not by Employ Milwaukee; unemployment benefit questions belong with the state agency. Eligibility questions of any kind should go to Employ Milwaukee staff or the named representative above.
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Where Employ Milwaukee works
Lists Frederick, Donna, Erie, Appleton, Milwaukee, Elko, and Opportunity as a location. Names Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and Opportunity as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
Prices
Hours and contact
Employ Milwaukee's published address is 1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205. The main phone number is (414) 270-1700 and the fax is (414) 225-2375. A New Location page states: "Employ Milwaukee is now located at 1322 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 and is open to the public." That page adds that after the move "All phone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged," and that for partner and subrecipient questions the contact is Carrie Hersh, carrie.hersh@employmilwaukee.org.
The website does not publish opening hours, days open, or a schedule of walk-in times for this address or any other location. It does not publish an appointment booking system or an online booking calendar for individual services, so anyone who needs to book or schedule a meeting should phone (414) 270-1700 and ask staff directly.
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Hours and contact
Employ Milwaukee's published address is 1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205. The main phone number is (414) 270-1700 and the fax is (414) 225-2375. A New Location page states: "Employ Milwaukee is now located at 1322 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 and is open to the public." That page adds that after the move "All phone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged," and that for partner and subrecipient questions the contact is Carrie Hersh, carrie.hersh@employmilwaukee.org.
The website does not publish opening hours, days open, or a schedule of walk-in times for this address or any other location. It does not publish an appointment booking system or an online booking calendar for individual services, so anyone who needs to book or schedule a meeting should phone (414) 270-1700 and ask staff directly.
The Contact Us page carries a contact form asking for name, email, phone and a message, with an optional SMS consent checkbox, and states: "Thank you for your interest in Employ Milwaukee. We will be contacting you shortly regarding your request for information." For media inquiries the page names Marcia Blackman, 414-270-1730, marcia.blackman@employmilwaukee.org. A Talk To Our Team page lists Millie Coby, Director of Community Engagement and Agency Impact, (414) 270-1772, mildred.coby@employmilwaukee.org, for community organisations that want the Community Engagement team to visit and speak with their clients and constituents.
- A published accessibility note reads
- "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." The area served is Milwaukee County.
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Adult programs and services listed by Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee lists these adult programs in its site navigation: Adult and Dislocated Worker, BankWork$, BioHealth Tech Hub, FORWD, MediWork$, Milwaukee Equitable Nursing Development, Older Workers, Reentry, Registered Apprenticeship, Serve MKE, Skills to Build, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The Adult Programs page states that Employ Milwaukee organises its programs and services in a Product Portfolio with program categories of Case Management and Job Placement Programs, Talent Development Programs, and Temporary Employment, and service categories of Business Services, Talent Sourcing, Talent Development, Labor Market and Sector Information, Administrative, Consulting, Employment and Training, and Community Relations. It adds that Employ Milwaukee "leads, directs and oversees the Milwaukee County public workforce system as a part of the American Job Center network" and provides workforce employment and training services "through interagency partnerships, leveraged resources, and a geographically targeted American Job Center delivery system."
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Adult programs and services listed by Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee lists these adult programs in its site navigation: Adult and Dislocated Worker, BankWork$, BioHealth Tech Hub, FORWD, MediWork$, Milwaukee Equitable Nursing Development, Older Workers, Reentry, Registered Apprenticeship, Serve MKE, Skills to Build, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The Adult Programs page states that Employ Milwaukee organises its programs and services in a Product Portfolio with program categories of Case Management and Job Placement Programs, Talent Development Programs, and Temporary Employment, and service categories of Business Services, Talent Sourcing, Talent Development, Labor Market and Sector Information, Administrative, Consulting, Employment and Training, and Community Relations. It adds that Employ Milwaukee "leads, directs and oversees the Milwaukee County public workforce system as a part of the American Job Center network" and provides workforce employment and training services "through interagency partnerships, leveraged resources, and a geographically targeted American Job Center delivery system."
The home page promotes several of these. For BankWork$ it says "Jumpstart your career in the financial services industry!" and "Apply for our free banking training course today!" For MediWork$ it says "Train for a career in healthcare administration with MediWork$!" For Serve MKE it says: "Looking to start or advance your career in the hospitality industry? Serve MKE can help you achieve your goals with comprehensive training and support services."
The website does not publish who is eligible for any of these programs, what enrolment steps or documents are required, whether places are currently open, application deadlines, start dates, or programme costs and fees beyond the wording quoted above. It also does not publish job placement results or wage figures. Anyone asking whether they qualify, what a program costs, or when the next intake runs should be routed to Employ Milwaukee staff on (414) 270-1700 or through the contact form.
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Business Solutions: services for employers in Milwaukee County
Employ Milwaukee's Business Solutions team works with employers. The page states the team "works closely with businesses to understand their needs and provide tailored talent solutions including labor market information, recruitment, job readiness training, pre-screening, specialized training, On-The-Job (OJT) training, human resource services, and retention services." It adds that Employ Milwaukee "wants businesses of all sizes to thrive in Southeastern Wisconsin, whether it's a small family-owned business, large company with specific staffing needs, or a new employer considering a move to the area."
Named contacts on the page, with the phone numbers and email addresses as published:
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Business Solutions: services for employers in Milwaukee County
Employ Milwaukee's Business Solutions team works with employers. The page states the team "works closely with businesses to understand their needs and provide tailored talent solutions including labor market information, recruitment, job readiness training, pre-screening, specialized training, On-The-Job (OJT) training, human resource services, and retention services." It adds that Employ Milwaukee "wants businesses of all sizes to thrive in Southeastern Wisconsin, whether it's a small family-owned business, large company with specific staffing needs, or a new employer considering a move to the area."
Named contacts on the page, with the phone numbers and email addresses as published:
Jeffrey McAlister, Business Solutions Manager, overseeing employer engagement and coordinating hiring events - Jeffrey.McAlister@employmilwaukee.org or 414-270-1733.
Frederick Nelson, Business Sector Specialist, connecting employers with talent and organising hiring events - Frederick.Nelson@employmilwaukee.org or 414-270-1738.
Karen Adams, who coordinates rapid response activities to assist workers affected by layoffs or business closures and assists with hiring events - karen.adams@employmilwaukee.org or 414-270-1777.
Latisha Bowman, Business Solutions Specialist, working on business partnerships, community workforce needs, labor market trends and funding opportunities - latisha.bowman@employmilwaukee.org or 414-270-1704.
Sharitta Wicks is listed as an Employer Outreach Coordinator working with employers on talent needs and customised workforce solutions.
The site also lists Business Services and Resources pages for Business Solutions and First Source Hiring Events, and a workforce events calendar. The website does not publish prices, fees, rates or a cost schedule for any employer service, does not publish turnaround times, and does not publish contract or funding terms. Employers wanting a quote, cost estimate or a service agreement should contact the team directly or call the main office on (414) 270-1700.
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Youth programs listed by Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee publishes a Youth Programs section that lists the following programs with short descriptions: Camp RISE, described as a career exploration summer camp for kids; Earn and Learn, described as a summer employment program for youth; YouthBuild, described as construction job placement and training for youth; Youth Apprenticeship, described as apprenticeship opportunities for youth in Milwaukee; Building Futures, described as job placement and support for youth in school; and the WIOA Opportunity Youth Program, described as job placement and support for youth not in school. The site navigation also lists Brighter Futures, Growth Opportunities, and Earn and Learn pages for employers and for participants.
The Youth Programs page repeats the agency framing used for adult services: programs are organised in a Product Portfolio with categories of Case Management and Job Placement Programs, Talent Development Programs, and Temporary Employment, and Employ Milwaukee "leads, directs and oversees the Milwaukee County public workforce system as a part of the American Job Center network."
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Youth programs listed by Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee publishes a Youth Programs section that lists the following programs with short descriptions: Camp RISE, described as a career exploration summer camp for kids; Earn and Learn, described as a summer employment program for youth; YouthBuild, described as construction job placement and training for youth; Youth Apprenticeship, described as apprenticeship opportunities for youth in Milwaukee; Building Futures, described as job placement and support for youth in school; and the WIOA Opportunity Youth Program, described as job placement and support for youth not in school. The site navigation also lists Brighter Futures, Growth Opportunities, and Earn and Learn pages for employers and for participants.
The Youth Programs page repeats the agency framing used for adult services: programs are organised in a Product Portfolio with categories of Case Management and Job Placement Programs, Talent Development Programs, and Temporary Employment, and Employ Milwaukee "leads, directs and oversees the Milwaukee County public workforce system as a part of the American Job Center network."
A Youth Career Exploration page is promoted for high school students, and the home page carries "Explore Municipal Careers!" with the line "Learn about different jobs at the City and how to start training for them before you turn 18!" The home page also asks visitors to "Donate to Employ Milwaukee Youth Programming!"
The website does not publish eligibility rules, age or residency requirements, enrolment steps, application windows, deadlines, waitlists, available places, or programme costs for any youth program, and it does not publish placement rates or pay figures. A young person or parent asking whether they can join a program, when applications open, or what it costs should be routed to Employ Milwaukee staff on (414) 270-1700 or through the website contact form.
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What Employ Milwaukee has not published yet
These are things people ask Employ Milwaukee that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- eligibility for any program
- enrolment status, waitlists or open places
- unemployment benefit rules or decisions
- job placement outcomes or wage figures
- funding, grant or contract terms
- office hours or appointment times
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What Employ Milwaukee has not published yet
These are things people ask Employ Milwaukee that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- eligibility for any program
- enrolment status, waitlists or open places
- unemployment benefit rules or decisions
- job placement outcomes or wage figures
- funding, grant or contract terms
- office hours or appointment times
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
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Ask Employ Milwaukee rather than answering from this page. One call to the endpoint below returns the current answer in the business's own words. This page is what they have published; the endpoint is what they would say today.
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- https://api.hailera.com/mcp/employmilwaukee
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- 2026-07-28 — one self-contained POST. No initialize, no session header.
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