Resources for Job Seekers
Resources to help with career readiness skills and to help find jobs.
Resources to help with career readiness skills and to help find jobs.
Employ Milwaukee
2342 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 270-1700
www.employmilwaukee.org
Mission: To build a strong workforce through education, training, and employment opportunities that connect job seekers to sustainable careers and employers to skilled talent.
Services:
Job search assistance and resume support
Career pathways and vocational training
Youth and young adult employment programs
Reentry services for justice-involved individuals
Connection to apprenticeships and internships
Employer partnerships and job placement services
Maximus
1915 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 203-8500
info@maximusw2wi.com
https://www.maximusw-2.com/
Mission: To provide case-management, work-readiness, and employment supports for low-income adults through the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program in Milwaukee County.
Services:
Employment coaching, job search and placement assistance
Vocational training, education support (GED/HSED, job skills)
Supportive services (transportation, work-related supplies, child care referrals)
Job retention and advancement assistance
Milwaukee Careers Cooperative
3505 W. Wisconsin Ave., Unit 6, Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 937-8260
info@mccjobs.org
https://www.mccjobs.org/
To connect Milwaukee area job-seekers with employment opportunities through prescreening, training, transportation assistance and employer partnerships.
Services:
Temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire job placements in the Greater Milwaukee area
Free job training and career counseling for individuals seeking employment
Employment transportation assistance (especially for suburban job sites without fixed-route transit)
Employer-candidate matching and staffing support for local businesses
ROSS Innovative Employment Solutions (IES)
7800 W Brown Deer Rd, Ste 200, Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 760‑6060
https://www.rossworks.com
Mission: To deliver high-quality workforce development services that equip individuals and families for sustainable employment and financial independence.
Services:
Comprehensive job readiness training and placement support
Administers Wisconsin Works (W-2) assistance with employment case management
Emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utility needs
Ongoing support to help participants maintain employment and achieve self-sufficiency
Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)
3732 W Wisconsin Ave, Suite 320, Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 290-0400
info@wcs.org
wiscs.org
We empower individuals facing adversity—especially those impacted by justice systems, behavioral health challenges, and economic barriers—to rebuild their lives and strengthen communities.
Services:
Employment and training services tailored for individuals with employment obstacles
Behavioral health and substance use intervention and ongoing support
Reintegration services for justice-system involved youth and adults
Housing assistance and community-based mentoring supports
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
201 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-3131
DWDInfo@dwd.wisconsin.gov
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/
To advance Wisconsin’s economy and workforce by empowering individuals to achieve employment success and supporting employers in building a skilled and diverse workforce.
Services:
Job search, career planning, and training opportunities
Employment and labor market services for businesses and workers
Unemployment insurance and worker rights protections
Vocational rehabilitation and disability employment services