Transition to Adulthood Resources:
Pouring into youth to live out their dreams successfully.
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Earn & Learn – Mayor’s (City of Milwaukee)
809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-6076
SYIP@milwaukee.gov
https://city.milwaukee.gov/EarnandLearn
To support young people in the City of Milwaukee in their transition to adulthood by providing authentic work experiences, job-readiness skills, and exposure to careers through summer employment.
Services:
Paid summer internships in City government (ages 16-19)
Subsidized work-experience positions in nonprofits/faith-based/community orgs (ages 14-24)
Work-readiness training: communication, problem-solving, professionalism
Career exposure in a variety of fields with adult mentoring
Earn & Learn – Employ Milwaukee (Milwaukee County)
2342 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 270-1700
youth@employmilwaukee.org
https://www.employmilwaukee.org/Earn-and-Learn.htm
To provide Milwaukee County youth ages 14–24 with meaningful paid work experiences that build professional skills, career awareness, and pathways to unsubsidized employment.
Services:
Structured, paid work experience for youth ages 14-24
Career assessment, exploration and development components
Work-readiness training: punctuality, time management, financial literacy
Partnerships with local employers, nonprofits, community organizations
INSIGHTS Supportive Housing Program (Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center)
Administrative Office at 1123 N Water St, Ste 400, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 206‑5491
insights@walkerspoint.org
https://www.walkerspoint.org
Mission: To support homeless young adults (ages 18–24) with medium-term housing and wraparound services that foster stability and independence.
Services:
Scattered-site housing for up to 24 months
Rental assistance, including deposits
Weekly intensive case management and support
Independent living skills classes and personal development
Education, career planning, and community resource navigation
Lad Lake – Independent Living & Job Skills
Contact: Danielle Dumas-Akobundu
Email: danielledumas-akobundu@ladlake.org
Mission: To guide the growth of youth and families so they can reach their fullest potential.
Services:
Support for youth ages 17–21 aging out of foster care or facing serious mental health challenges
Independent living skill-building: housing, employment, education, and future planning
Drop-in center and bi-monthly peer support events
Access to services including healthcare, transportation, legal aid, crisis support, mental health resources and parenting resources
Connections Program of Lad Lake: Transitional living for adults, ages 17–21, who aged out of care from the Division of Child Protective Services.
Short-term residential care and stabilization for teen girls in crisis, offering 24/7 support, trauma-informed counseling, and connection to long-term resources.
Owen’s Place
4610 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216
504 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 977-4249 | (414) 312-7821
owensplace@stcharlesinc.org
Mission: To provide resources, skills, and support that assist young adults (ages 16–24) in developing positive plans for their futures and achieving independence.
Services:
Free resource center for young adults ages 16–24
Computer lab, laundry facility, full kitchen, hygiene supplies, and small library
Arts & crafts, recreation, social programming, and meeting space
Music studio and onsite employment/interviewing opportunities
Monthly workshops and community classes for skill-building
1:1 mentoring, job search, resume writing, financial literacy, and life skills groups
Home of SEED and Youth MOVE National (POWER program ending)
Pathfinders MKE
4200 N Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 964-2565
Mission: “empowering youth – changing lives.” The vision is to provide a more meaningful voice for youth in crisis and ensure all youth are safe, healthy, independent, successful and valued.
Services:
Youth-only day shelter with food, clothing, showers, laundry, hygiene items, and kitchen access
Wi-Fi, computer lab, lockers, and safe social spaces
No-barrier access to case management and on-site supports
Housing support for ages 18–25 (and their children), including mental health, education, employment & life skills
SecureFutures
710 N Plankinton Ave, Suite 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53203
https://www.securefutures.org
Mission: To build stronger communities by empowering teens through financial education, tools, and mentorship.
Services:
Money Sense: Introductory financial literacy curriculum covering banking, budgeting, and credit for high school juniors and seniors
Money Path: Web-based academic, career, and financial planning tool for long-term goal setting
Transform Milwaukee Jobs (TMJ)
Transform Milwaukee Jobs (TMJ)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (Administered by UMOS & Equus Workforce Solutions)
2701 S. Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 389-6331
info@umos.org
https://www.umos.org/transitional-jobs-tj-transform-milwaukee-jobs-tmj/
Mission: To provide unemployed individuals in Milwaukee County with paid work experience, job training, and supportive services that lead to unsubsidized employment and long-term self-sufficiency.
Services:
Youth between 18 and 24 who have been in foster care or out-of-home placements
Paid transitional job placements with local employers
Job readiness and soft-skills training
Supportive services such as transportation, uniforms, and tools
Employment coaching and job search assistance
Wellpoint Care Network
8901 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-1880
https://wellpointcare.org/services/child-family-well-being/youth-services
Mission: Our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.
Services:
Outpatient & school-based mental health
Occupational therapy for life skills
Community connection & support services
Trauma-informed care & transition support
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