Resources
Your one-stop listing of useful programs for students, educators, job seekers and employers of tomorrow’s workforce in southeastern Wisconsin.
Stuff for teachers
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Stuff for students
CAREER CRUISING
careercruising.com
All Wisconsin students can access career-related assessments, career and college profiles, and information about financial aid and employment.
CODE.ORG
code.org
Free computer science courses.
CYBER EDUCATION WISCONSIN
cyberedu.wi.gov
Info on cybersecurity degrees, career paths, certifications and courses.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION – ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING
dpi.wi.gov/acp/resources/families-and-students
Equips students with tools to make informed choices about postsecondary education and training.
GIRLS INCORPORATED
safehavenofracine.org/girls-inc
Providing academic enrichment and lifestyle development programs to underserved girls in southeast Wisconsin.
GIRL DEVELOP IT
girldevelopit.com
Organization devoted to getting women the materials needed to pursue careers in software development.
LEAD2CHANGE
icstars.org
Technology-based workforce development, leadership training program and social enterprise.
SKILLSUSA
lead2changeinc.org
Career-readiness organization that engages young people in leadership opportunities.
MILWAUKEE NARI FOUNDATION
milwaukeenarifoundation.org
Scholarships for students in the home improvement and remodeling industry.
WCTC DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY
wctc.edu/dual-enroll
Trains high school seniors in high-demand fields while earning college credits through WCTC.
SKILLSUSA
skillsusa.org
A partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
dpi.wi.gov/weop
Provides college and career readiness programs, resources and support for young adults.
Stuff for career planning
CAREER INFONET
careeronestop.org
Information for career exploration, training and jobs.
CAREER OUTLOOK
bls.gov/emp
Government-provided data and information on occupations and industries, pay and benefits.
JOB CENTER OF WISCONSIN
jobcenterofwisconsin.com
Current job openings as reported by employers throughout Wisconsin.
LIFT UP MKE
liftupmke.com
Training women in technology to re-enter tech careers.
LIVECAREER
livecareer.com
Articles on job search, salary negotiation and career advice.
MY SKILLS MY FUTURE
myskillsmyfuture.org
Compare careers, find training and search for jobs.
O*NET ONLINE
onetonline.org
Job and skills search tools.
WAYUP
wayup.com
Advice, tips and articles for students to assist them in getting hired.
WISCONNECT INTERNSHIP COORDINATION
internshipwisconsin.com
Connects employers and students interested in internships.
WISCONSIN AHEC HEALTH CAREERS
ahec.wisc.edu
Information on health careers in Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN TECHCONNECT
wisconsintechconnect.com
Statewide online employment system for Wisconsin Technical College students and graduates.
WISCONOMY
wisconomy.com
Job search and employment information from the State of Wisconsin.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY
employmilwaukee.org
Resources for job-seekers as well as employers.
Stuff for employers
ADVANCING AI WISCONSIN
advancingaiwisconsin.com
Initiative to increase awareness of digital disruption technologies and their impact on Wisconsin businesses.
DYNAMIC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
dwfs.us
Workforce training, consulting, management and administrative services.
GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
wi-cwi.org
Aiding Wisconsin employers in finding the workers they need and providing training resources.
THE GREATER MILWAUKEE COMMITTEE
gmconline.org
Promotes a Regional Workforce Alliance between corporations, talent networks, and schools in Milwaukee.
I.C.STARS
milwaukee.icstars.org
Program targeting young adults in underserved communities who are interested in the technology field.
LAB MIDWEST
labmidwest.com
Aligning programs and curriculum to the needs of industrial and manufacturing operations.
MILWAUKEE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
milwbuildingtrades.org
Partnering local unions, community organizations, construction associations and industry leaders.
MKE TECH HUB
mketech.org
Growing technology and innovation in the Milwaukee region.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
nahb.org
Member organization serving America’s housing industry since the early 1940s.
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
wisconsinapprenticeship.org
Helps employers address the ongoing need for a highly skilled workforce.
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
shrm.org
Promotes HR as a profession and provides education, certification and networking to members.
WEDC’S SEED ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
wedc.org/programs-andresources/seed-accelerator
Supplies grants to eligible communities and organizations to support startups in Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
dwd.wisconsin.gov
Building and strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce through job training and employment assistance.
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
inwisconsin.com
Leading economic development efforts for the state by providing resources to companies and communities.
WISCONSIN FAST FORWARD GRANTS
wisconsinfastforward.com
Grants to support employer-led worker training projects.
WISCONSIN MANUFACTURERS & COMMERCE
wmc.org
Wisconsin’s business voice since 1911, representing more than 3,800 member companies.
WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
wmep.org
Specialized nonprofit organization providing targeted consulting services to small and medium manufacturers within its service territory in Wisconsin.
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS
wedc.org/programs-and-resources/workforce-training-grants
Grant funding for businesses to increase job skills of the business’s employees.
Business associations
The following groups promote the interests of the business community in their regions:
KENOSHA AREA BUSINESS ALLIANCE
kaba.org
METROPOLITAN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
mbaonline.org
METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE
mmac.org
MILWAUKEE 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
mke7.com
OZAUKEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
ozaukeebusiness.org
RACINE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
rcedc.org
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
sheboygancountyedc.com
WASHINGTON COUNTY WORKFORCE ALLIANCE
wcwfa.org
WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE
waukesha.org