​The success of Milwaukee's business community depends on our ability to develop, attract, and retain exceptional talent at every career stage. MMAC has created an interconnected ecosystem of programs that work together to strengthen your workforce throughout the entire talent lifecycle, from high school students to seasoned professionals.
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As our economy continues to grow, the available workforce has stagnated. At MMAC, we believe employers can achieve more together than alone.

​We offer comprehensive resources to help businesses address their talent needs across key areas:

Developing tomorrow’s workforce

The foundation of Milwaukee's economic future lies in preparing the next generation of talent. Our innovative programs connect education and business to create real-world opportunities.

Student career development program

​Our reimagined internship program connects high school students with local companies to tackle real-world business challenges. Through our partnership with District C, students gain valuable experience while companies benefit from fresh perspectives and potential solutions to complex issues.

Teamship Program

K-12 education strategy

​We take a comprehensive approach to strengthening Milwaukee's future talent pipeline.

• By engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, we drive improvements in educational quality and access.
• Our detailed school rankings help families make informed decisions.

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Milwaukee schools performance data

​Our interactive tool provides transparent data on all Milwaukee County schools receiving public funds, helping parents and policymakers make informed decisions about education in our region.

Interactive school map >

Attracting new talent

We offer specialized forums and resources to help businesses expand their candidate pool.​

Recruiters Roundtable

​A collaborative space for HR professionals to:

• Share challenges and crowd-source solutions
• Exchange best practices for talent acquisition
• Discuss regional recruitment strategies

CHRO Roundtable

​Exclusive six-week meetings for Chief Human Resource Officers from large, headquartered corporations to:

• Address high-level HR strategy
• Share policy insights
• Develop collective approaches to talent challenges

Retaining & advancing your current talent

Develop your company culture while preparing employees for the next step in their careers.

Leadership development program

Tailored for high-performing individual contributors who haven't yet moved into formal leadership roles, this program:

• Develop essential leadership capabilities
• Enhance interaction and influence skills
• Prepares employees for career advancement

Emerging Leaders series >

Region of Choice Initiative

A dedicated program focusing on elevating Black and Brown talent to:

• Improve recruitment and retention of diverse talent
• Share successful corporate processes
• Foster collective learning and improvement
• Enhance workplace inclusivity

Region of Choice initiative >

Young professional network

Fuel Milwaukee is a community engagement organization designed to help retain young professionals through:

• Promoting community involvement
• Building positive regional awareness
• Advancing contemporary workplace practices
• Supporting new residents' integration into the Milwaukee community

FUEL Milwaukee >

OUR COMMITMENT

By providing these comprehensive resources, MMAC supports local businesses in creating a robust, diverse and skilled workforce that will drive our region's continued economic growth. 

​​We believe in the power of collaboration and shared resources to address the talent challenges facing southeastern Wisconsin.

For more information about any of these programs or to get involved, contact us.