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Overview

WISE (Wisconsin Senior Employment)

Overview: WISE provides unemployed adults aged 55 and older with part-time, paid work experience in community service organizations. On-the-job experience helps build and improve participants' skills for permanent employment.

Target Population:

  • 55 years of age or older

  • Unemployed and wanting to work

  • Limited income

  • Wisconsin residents
  • Services Include:

  • Individual job counseling

  • Comprehensive assessment

  • Individual employment plan development

  • Part-time paid work placement in community service organizations
  • Work Opportunity Areas:

  • Clerical/Office

  • Food Service

  • Custodial

  • Adult/Child Day Care
  • Program Wage: $7.25/hour (Federal & State minimum wage)

    Geographic Scope: Wisconsin

    Contact:

  • Email: WISE@employmilwaukee.org

  • Phone: (414) 270-1700

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

    Application Process

    1. Register for the WISE program through Employ Milwaukee
    2. Participate in individual job counseling session
    3. Complete comprehensive assessment
    4. Work with WISE Coordinator to develop individual employment plan
    5. Receive placement into part-time work experience

    Eligibility Verification Required:

  • Age documentation (55 or older)

  • Proof of unemployment status

  • Income verification (limited income requirement)

  • Wisconsin residency verification
  • Required Information:

  • Contact details

  • Work history and skills

  • Career interests and preferences
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorsworkforce-development

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