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Our training programs support job seekers of all ages and backgrounds, including teens and young adults, people in recovery or workforce re-entry and people with disabilities.

Cultivating potential

Our Empower Youth and Clean Energy Jobs Programs connect teens and young adults to job readiness training, skills training or on-the-job training. We help young people gain the skills needed to start their employment journey. By focusing on building the professional capabilities and resilience of teens and young adults, we increase opportunities for our younger workforce and their employers.

Enhancing Transferable Skills

We work with employer partners, educational institutions and local nonprofits to create specialized training programs. We find people with potential and transferable skills, then provide the training needed to help them enter into a new career. Our partners include Ascension Healthcare, BMO, Children’s Wisconsin, and United Way.

Supporting Inclusive Skill-Building

Our partnerships with Walgreens and FedEx provide hands-on training to help individuals with disabilities gain the work and life skills needed to succeed in a retail or warehouse environment. Learn how to become proficient in customer service, cash handling, merchandise receiving, stocking, loading and unloading trailers, safety, sorting and palletizing, then get help applying and interviewing with interested employers.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) provides support to those overcoming addiction or mental health challenges. These services help people gain the soft skills and confidence needed to prepare for a job in their area of interest. Training is individualized and considers each person's unique journey.

Our Custodial Training Program provides 8 weeks of training to help people enter the environmental services industry. In addition to learning about advanced custodial techniques and procedures, green cleaning concepts and safety, participants gain work and life skills including professionalism, customer service and teamwork. Dedicated trainers and case managers provide support every step of the way to help trainees master the skills necessary for workplace success.

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Dec 02, 2024

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