The WFA is designed to reduce/eliminate barriers to successful employment through collaboration w/funders & employers.
Joined June 2019
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
“It is essential to intentionally center women of color in discussions about the economy, earnings, and the wage gap to ensure that their experiences are not only recognized but also that the inequities they experience are remedied.” americanprogress.org/article…
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
4 Nov 2021
National Apprenticeship Week is Nov 15-21
NAW is a celebration to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities.#WKDEV More here: apprenticeship.gov/national-…
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
#Apprenticeships are a powerful, win-win solution for workers and employers! #WkDevMonth2021
youtu.be/QBYjxrrPfPo
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
9 Sep 2021
The #WordsofWorkforce field guide is out today!
Read common definitions for #wkdev terms, and learn more about how language relates to issues of equity and inclusion: workingnation.com/lets-talk-… #YoungEmployedSuccessful
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Increasingly, cities across the United States recognize the need to embrace an equity-focused approach to complex problems involving multiple systems. The Advancing Workforce Equity Guide can help begin the process. #WkDevMonth2021
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This Labor Day, we again recognize essential workers. Working under dire conditions, they have shown true grit to keeping us all safe. We have a lot of work to do to ensure these workers get the recognition, dignity, and respect they more than deserve! #wkdevmonth2021 #wkdev
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September is Workforce Development Month! Learn about the ways #wkdev builds prosperity for the whole community! Follow #WkDevMonth2021 for updates. cc: @JROB04
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
1 Sep 2021
A1: We need to address the barriers head on: #racism, sexism, gender bias are not the problem of the job seeker. We need to hold the systems accountable for their action and/or inaction. #InvestInWork #equity
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Can't wait to hear how our peers #InvestInWork !
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
1 Sep 2021
In less than 15 mins I'll be joining this Twitter chat: Get America Back to Work, led by @AtlantaFed
@PhiladelphiaFed @KansasCityFed @FedCommunities and @WorkingNation. I’ll be there at the hashtag #InvestInWork, 1-2p ET cc:@midwestworkers @MKEWFA
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30 Aug 2021
Congrats to our partner & member @MilwaukeeEmploy for another successful #earnandlearn Summer Youth Employment Program! See more here:bit.ly/3zuzPHl
16 years strong! Thanks @MayorOfMKE
via: @tmj4
26 Aug 2021
"How apprenticeships can bridge the employment gap for workers without college degrees"
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-ap… via: @pbsnewshour #wkdev
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
28 Jul 2021
Celebrating the Future of Workforce Development:
Meet our next Workforce Innovator, Daniel Sipe!
Dan is Procurement and Performance Manager for our member partner @OmjStark.
Welcome Dan!
Learn more here: bit.ly/3f7517b #wkdev #innovation #Midwest cc:@JROB04
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
27 Jul 2021
In light of what we are hearing about possible reductions to #wkdev funding in future recovery bills, JFF urges Congress to fund workforce development at the full $100 billion proposed by @POTUS in the American Jobs Plan (AJP). jff.org/points-of-view/biden…
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
27 Jul 2021
Local businesses are vital to our neighborhoods. The Live & Revive Business Summit on July 29 from 9 am–Noon will provide valuable information, resources and networking to help businesses stabilize and grow while navigating pandemic recovery. Register at mke-cni.eventbrite.com.
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
27 Jul 2021
Excited to Announce MUS's Inaugural Cohort of Workforce Innovators! Can't wait to introduce them to you starting this week. In the meantime, learn more about the program here: midwesturbanstrategies.com/w… #wkdev #midwest #innovation #partners
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23 Jun 2021
Our member @MilwaukeeEmploy is still accepting applications for Summer Youth Employment. Learn more here: employmilwaukee.org/Employ-M… #wkdev #youth
22 Jun 2021
Our Board Treasurer, @sdreed27 of @UnitedWayGMWC talks what motivates him and makes #Milwaukee shine. More here: madison365.com/12-rounds-wit… via: @madison_365
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Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance retweeted
21 Jun 2021
Hear from my wonderful colleagues @WorkforceAmanda and @tjmstrong about the State of our Workforce! youtu.be/wbk2wOSNEz8
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