WISE (Wisconsin Senior Employment)
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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.
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Program Wage: $7.25/hour (Federal & State minimum wage)
Geographic Scope: Wisconsin
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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
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