MediWork$

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

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