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Preparing the future workforce


Helping to grow the talent pipeline & ensure workers are ready for the jobs of the future
  • Join an Industry Association and engage in talent outreach efforts to promote in-demand jobs and skills.
  • Work with College/University Career Services Internship Support to attract new graduates or soon-to-graduate prospects. Participate in on-campus recruiting events.
  • Hire an intern. In 2021, 66% of college interns ended up as permanent hires! ​​Internship Support​​
  • Non-traditional sources of talent (Veterans, underemployed workers, previously incarcerated individuals) Supportive Employment Partners offer ongoing support to ensure success of the employment match.
  • Consider how earn and learn models like ​Apprenticeship Programs can be applied – even in non-traditional industries.
  • Cultivate future talent through Career Pathway Programs by partnering with local high schools to offer a range of career-based learning experiences. Most districts have liaisons who can help facilitate plant tours, job shadows, industry projects, work experience, and more​​
Research, resources + publications
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Start earlier; reach students (& their influencers) in K-12
  • Partner with high schools to offer a range of career-based learning experiences. Wisconsin’s Academic and Career Planning mandate relies on the engagement of local employers to provide students with real-world information about careers in the region and how to best prepare. The number of ways industry can engage with K-12 has exploded: plant tours, guest speakers, Fab Lab partnerships, industry project mentorships and more.
  • Advise local districts in the development of career academies & dual enrollment programs that embed industry certifications, and sometimes college credit, with classroom learning. Serve on a curriculum committee & provide industry feedback that drives continuous improvement of these programs.
  • Take on a youth apprentice or a high school intern. Convert high school trainees to employees by offering summer employment after graduation. Offer tuition assistance and scholarships for those pursuing higher education.


Grow the future talent pool
  • Support early STEM programs and entrepreneurial programs that build skills critical to success in the future of work.
  • Expose young students to career opportunities in the region & the ways they can apply classroom learning to the real world.
  • Host educators and school personnel at your workplace to give real-world context for instruction.

Improving Milwaukee's Education Policies
  • MMAC’s K-12 Education Reform Agenda
    Guides engagement with community stakeholders and advances initiatives to expand high-quality schools
  • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
    Interactive school quality map and state data sets provide in-depth information on Milwaukee County’s public schools

MMAC programs

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K-16 Career Pathways Exploration Program Connections the Milwaukee Region’s 50+ school districts, delivering on federal Perkins grant career readiness requirements
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UWM Student Success & Talent Pipeline Program - UW-Milwaukee and the MMAC partnership to offer diverse students paid internships with Milwaukee-area companies
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Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
Connects classroom teachers with tech-industry volunteers to create sustainable Computer Science programs

Further develop your talent pipeline through:
  • Apprenticeship Programs
  • College/University Career Services Internship Support
  • K-12 Career Pathway Program
  • Last-Mile Training Program
  • Other Youth Career/Skills Development Programs
  • Supportive Employment Partner
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  • JOIN
  • Membership
    • The benefits of joining
    • Member directory >
      • Member Spotlights
      • Talent Solutions Directory
    • What we do >
      • Talent >
        • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
        • Education recommendations
        • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
        • Career-based learning experiences
      • Growth
      • Livability
      • Equity
      • Peer metro comparison
    • Cost saving programs >
      • Health insurance plan
      • Office supply discount program
    • Events >
      • 2021 All Member Meeting
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit
      • Talent Solution Series
      • Emerging Leaders Series
      • Global Business Insights Series
      • Member Orientation
      • Replay: The Business of MKE Series
      • Replay: Race Bridge Series
    • For members only >
      • Fall 2022 Impact Report
      • Sponsorship
      • Advertising
    • Need more info?
  • Networks
    • Leadership Council
    • President's Huddle
    • Executive roundtable program
    • FUEL Milwaukee for young professionals
    • Future 50 Awards Program
    • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Region of Choice Initiative
    • Roundtables for high-growth companies
    • World Trade Association
  • Advocacy
    • 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard >
      • Senate Votes
      • Assembly Votes
    • Recent Legislative Wins
    • Funding Local Governments
    • Miller Park economic impact study
    • Wisconsin State Legislature
    • K-12 Education Recommendations
  • Economic Development
    • Milwaukee 7 Partnership for Economic Development
    • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
    • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
      • Rebuild & Revitalize Program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
    • More about Milwaukee
  • Metro MKE
    • 2023 Navigate Business MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
    • Metro Milwaukee demographics
    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
  • About
    • Board of directors
    • Career Opportunities at MMAC
    • Staff
    • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
    • Press releases
    • Members of the media >
      • Recent Media Coverage
    • Scholarships for minority students