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FORWD (Fostering Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development)

EMPLOY MILWAUKEE INC

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Overview

FORWD (Fostering Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development)

Overview: FORWD is a workforce training program led by Employ Milwaukee designed to support individuals impacted by the opioid crisis. Through specialized training, supportive services, and real-world work experience, FORWD helps participants rebuild their careers and futures.

Focus Areas:

  • Paid work experience in supportive environments

  • Training for recovery-based careers (Certified Peer Specialist, Parent Peer Specialist, Recovery Coach)

  • Removal of employment barriers through supportive services

  • Personalized career guidance and long-term employment planning

    • Eligibility (Job Seekers):

  • Dislocated workers

  • Long-term unemployed individuals

  • Individuals affected by a public health emergency (like the opioid crisis)

  • Self-employed persons who lost income due to the opioid crisis

    • Services for Job Seekers:

  • Paid work experience with local employers

  • Training for recovery-focused careers

  • Supportive services (transportation, work clothing, recovery support)

  • Personalized career guidance

    • Services for Employers:

  • Wage reimbursement (Employ Milwaukee serves as Employer of Record or reimburses wages)

  • Access to trained workforce with lived experience

  • Ongoing participant case management and support

  • Community impact opportunity

    • Geographic Scope: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Funding: Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a National Dislocated Worker Grant administered by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Contact:

  • Phone: (414) 270-1747

  • Address: Employ Milwaukee, 1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For Job Seekers:

  • Submit an Inquiry Form via the FORWD Job Seekers webpage

  • Program specialist will assess eligibility

  • Upon qualification, receive personalized career guidance and placement into training or work experience

    • For Employers:

  • Submit a Worksite Inquiry Form to express interest in hosting participants

  • Work with FORWD team to structure paid work experience placements

  • Contact: (414) 270-1747

    • Required Information:

  • Contact information

  • Background regarding opioid impact (for job seekers)

  • Employment history and skills (for job seekers)

  • Worksite details and capacity (for employers)

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    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentaddiction-recovery

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