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““It was very impactful for every guy there,” Mia said. “The way he was able to connect with the students and how powerful it was for them to see somebody on the other side still navigating the workforce challenges. It was very valuable to have him there. And I feel the social workers... received a lot from listening to him. They benefited from his lived experience and that wouldn't have happened without the connection at TDCON.””

““My Skills to Build contact, Brettney Spiller, has been extremely supportive since we first met and has consistently checked in on me during the school year and holidays,” Kaleb said. “It definitely feels good to know that I have a shoulder to lean on not only through Employ Milwaukee, but their amazing team as well.””

““Since then, a load has been lifted off my shoulders,” Kaleb said. “With the help of Employ Milwaukee, I’ve been able to refocus my efforts to taking time for myself, being around the people that support me, and actually learning in classes instead of cramming for exams.””

““It’s a community pillar that equips youth with real-world skills, nurtures potential, and offers life-changing experiences. I am forever grateful for the role Earn & Learn has played in my journey, and I proudly continue to refer families I work with to this invaluable resource.””

““Earn & Learn came into my life at a time when I needed direction, encouragement, and opportunity,””

“Earn & Learn is a good program. You learn a lot and you're making money. It helps you decide, helps you explore different job options that you probably never thought of. So just keep your mind open and have fun.”

“Earn & Learn helped me realize that the medical field is where I want to be and something that I want to do.”

““I always had this goal of wanting to work at a bank. I thought it would require a college degree, but it turns out I was wrong." Yesenia said about her experience with BankWork$, “On the other side is a successful life and career.””

“I would highly recommend this program, especially, certainly, to people who are unsure of college and unsure of trade jobs,”

““There are people who get paid to help you find a job,” she said. “They tell you everything you need to know. I benefitted so much from them.””

““Even if I hadn’t gotten the job, I wouldn’t have walked away feeling like it was a waste of my time,” she said.”

““I absolutely recommend this program to others interested in engineering,” Nick said. “This program gave me a great foundation in electronics and programming and allowed me to have freedom in my schedule where I could work full time or close to full time while being in school.””

““It was great to give back to a program that truly paved the way for my career today in workforce development,” Mayra said.”

““[Employ Milwaukee] OJT funds allowed us to obtain a skilled carpenter and train him to manage a large, logistically complicated project in the heart of the city,” said Michael Emem, President & CEO of Emem Group. “We’re excited to help him grow his skill set so he can lead even larger projects and continue building our community. I would highly recommend employers utilize Employ Milwaukee’sprograms!””

““I want to make an impact and show people that come from here and look like me that you can actually live here and thrive here,” Julien said. “You can make a difference and there’s people that will support you and make sure that that happens.””

““I’d recommend Earn & Learn to anyone in Milwaukee,” Julien said. “This can be a step to that next level in your journey.””

““This experience has been a turning point for both my academic journey and my future career path,” Chyna said. “I’ll carry everything I’ve learned with me, and I’ll never forget the impact it made.””

““Before this, I didn’t fully grasp how valuable my degree could be,” Chyna said. “Now, I’m leaving the program not only with hands-on skills, but with a new sense of purpose and appreciation for what I’m studying.””

““My instructor Miss Adriene was definitely hands on with a lot of things,” Amber said. “Everything she taught us, I’m definitely utilizing in the bank industry.””

““The most impactful thing I learned was how to open up and be myself, and how to engage in interviews,” Amber said.”

““I’m very grateful for BankWork$ helping to set me up for this opportunity. I hope many more folx out there get to share a similar experience and outcome as I was lucky enough to have.””

““I'm still with them and I love it,” Cori said. “It's nice being with a company that is just as invested in my growth as the program was.””

““This summer really taught me to be more open minded about the possibilities of my future,” Jace said.”