Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance

The WFA is designed to reduce/eliminate barriers to successful employment through collaboration w/funders & employers.

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

“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.” https://t.co/NpzPw8YyRD

[Midwest Urban Strategies @midwestworkers]

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: https://t.co/43w3bWhOIg

[National Fund for Workforce Solutions @National_Fund]

#Apprenticeships are a powerful, win-win solution for workers and employers! #WkDevMonth2021
https://t.co/xfGQoRDYzO

[America's Promise @AmericasPromise]

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: https://t.co/bfgbgR9kae #YoungEmployedSuccessful

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

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
https://t.co/Ryzf5a63yU

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

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

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

September is Workforce Development Month! Learn about the ways #wkdev builds prosperity for the whole community! Follow #WkDevMonth2021 for updates. cc: @JROB04

[Jerry Roberts @JROB04]

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

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

Can't wait to hear how our peers #InvestInWork !

[Jerry Roberts @JROB04]

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

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

Congrats to our partner & member @MilwaukeeEmploy for another successful #earnandlearn Summer Youth Employment Program! See more here:https://t.co/TfV7Q94uro
16 years strong! Thanks @MayorOfMKE
via: @tmj4

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

"How apprenticeships can bridge the employment gap for workers without college degrees"
https://t.co/DPHo5CKoG9 via: @pbsnewshour #wkdev

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

Congratulations to our Board Member, @sdreed27 ! Shannon's commitment to the City of Milwaukee, along with his knowledge and compassion make him more than deserving of this promotion! He certainly makes us stronger! cc: @UnitedWayGMWC #MKEProud #equity #justice #wkdev

[Shannon Reed @sdreed27]

https://t.co/Qd17rLkCoY

[Midwest Urban Strategies @midwestworkers]

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: https://t.co/eUzHk3sM45 #wkdev #innovation #Midwest cc:@JROB04

[Jobs for the Future (JFF) @jfftweets]

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). https://t.co/iZalX6ggBE

[Mayor Cavalier Johnson @MayorMKE]

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 https://t.co/kV3K4X05VA.

[Midwest Urban Strategies @midwestworkers]

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: https://t.co/YReTFlS6AI #wkdev #midwest #innovation #partners

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

Our member @MilwaukeeEmploy is still accepting applications for Summer Youth Employment. Learn more here: https://t.co/z6gWIdYkU6 #wkdev #youth

[Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance @MKEWFA]

Our Board Treasurer, @sdreed27 of @UnitedWayGMWC talks what motivates him and makes #Milwaukee shine. More here: https://t.co/A0srDDSu62 via: @madison_365

[Janice Urbanik @JaniceUrbanik2d]

Hear from my wonderful colleagues @WorkforceAmanda and @tjmstrong about the State of our Workforce! https://t.co/wLcfdieDJr