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Overview

MediWork$

Overview: MediWork$ is an occupational skill development program providing eight weeks of healthcare administration career training at no cost to participants. Developed to open doors for young adults and adults from low-income and minority communities to find and succeed in well-paying healthcare jobs leading to lasting careers.

Target Population:

  • Young adults and adults from low-income communities

  • Individuals from minority communities

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Fluent in written and spoken English

  • Basic computer skills required

    • Career Tracks:

  • Medical Records Specialist

  • Customer Service Representative

  • Medical Secretary/Administrative Assistant

  • Appointment Scheduler

    • Program Features:

  • Eight-week training program (at no cost)

  • Topics include: healthcare fundamentals, workplace professionalism, preparing for employment

  • Public-private partnership model

  • Exclusive access for employer partners to graduation ceremony and hiring event

  • Pre-enrollment eligibility assessment by Employ Milwaukee

    • Geographic Scope: Southeastern Wisconsin (expanding from Los Angeles and Seattle locations)

    Contact:

  • Oscar Delgado (Employer Partnerships): oscar.delgado@employmilwaukee.org or (414) 270-1785

  • Employ Milwaukee, 1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205; Phone: (414) 270-1700

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For Job Seekers:

  • Join the waitlist for future cohorts (April 2026 cohort at capacity)

  • Submit application through Employ Milwaukee

  • Pre-enrollment eligibility assessment conducted by Employ Milwaukee

  • Upon acceptance, enroll in eight-week training program at no cost

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • 18 years or older

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Fluent in written and spoken English

  • Basic computer skills

    • For Employers:

  • Contact Oscar Delgado at oscar.delgado@employmilwaukee.org or (414) 270-1785 to become employer partner

  • Receive access to graduation ceremony and hiring event after each class

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