HACM Education Initiative

02/18/2021

MPS College and Career Center

City Year is now Hiring!
Positions start in late July/ early August! Next deadline: March 5

Who We Are: Each year, City Year hires over 3,000 people to serve as AmeriCorps Members with us for 10 months, working in under-served public schools to help students thrive in and outside of school. Our AmeriCorps Members work on teams and collaborate with our public-school partners to provide additional adult support to students who need it most. City Year is one of the many driving forces working to close the education gap! Serving as tutors and mentors, these AmeriCorps Members use a research-based approach to assist teachers and get their students back on track towards graduation.

Benefits: Our Corps Members get to 1 year of professional experience that allows them to jump start their career. Making national service the spotlight of your resume will make you jump out to future employers! You will also receive a living stipend, relocation allowance, health insurance, a $6,000 education scholarship and access to over 120 University Partnership benefits. Seniors that graduate from an MPS high school also get the unique opportunity to attend MATC for FREE! If you graduate from an MPS high school, complete City Year and qualify for a Pell Grant...you can receive a free associates degree at MATC.

Next Steps: Our next application deadline is coming up on March 5th! Fill out this form https://pages.cityyear.org/Brianna-Chipman.html if you are interested in our positions for the 2021-2022 school year. Want to chat with a recruiter? Join my online office hours every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the deadline. Sign up for a time here! Questions? Email [email protected].

02/17/2021

MCSC Milwaukee Community Service Corps

MCSC Milwaukee Community Service Corps

Hey you, I've got a tip for you...
MCSC is still offering OSHA10 and Forklift certification trainings😁

02/17/2021

City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations

🚨If you have a passion for being part of an inclusive team consider this great opportunity in the Department of Administrations Office of Equity and Inclusion as the Equal Rights Specialist!

The Equal Rights Specialist provides dedicated support to the Equal Rights Commission and assists in carrying out related initiatives by performing research and by engaging in community outreach. The Equal Rights Specialist also supports the work of the City of Milwaukee’s Racial Equity and Inclusion Leadership Team. To apply please send your cover letter, resume and college transcripts to [email protected] by the submission deadline of Monday, March 1, 2021!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to be apart of the change! City of Milwaukee Department of Administration

02/16/2021

Milwaukee Public Schools

Be on time for class Feb. 17!
Make sure your children attend every class on time so they get the full benefit of their lessons!

02/16/2021

Milwaukee Public Schools

Summer Academy Registration Is Open

Get ready for Summer Academy! Visit mpsmke.com/summeracademy for all the details. Middle and high school students can catch up on credits or get ahead. Two sessions are available: June 7-July 2 and July 6-29 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

02/16/2021

MPS College and Career Center

MPS College and Career Center

Some great opportunities to work with Milwaukee Area Technical College

MATC LIVE! VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Learn about us and interact with our staff and faculty through any of these virtual sessions from home. If you can’t join us by video chat through your computer or smartphone, you can always join by calling. We will send you a link and phone number after you RSVP. By the way, all sessions will be hosted via Google Hangouts, so if you join us by smartphone, you will have to download the Google Meets application. No need to install anything else if joining from your computer - the link we send will be enough to get you connected.

Events include:

MATC Live! Info Sessions
MATC Live! Financial Aid 101
MATC Live! HS Class of 2021 Parent Night
MATC Live! Career Workshop

Visit the MATC Live! page http://www.matc.edu/visit/matc-live.html for more information and links to reserve your spot!

02/16/2021

MATC Live! | MATC

MATC Live! | MATC

If you can’t join us by video chat through your computer or smartphone, you can always join by calling. We will send you a link and phone number after you RSVP. By the way, all sessions will be hosted via Google Hangouts, so if you join by smartphone, you will have to download the Google Meets app...

02/16/2021

MPS College and Career Center

Calling all High School Creatives! Share your art with League of Women Voters - Milwaukee County!

Express your feelings in art.
Show us what moves you to speak out!

SUGGESTIONS:
Illustrate a phrase from your favorite poem, song or a famous quote.
Create your own poem and illustrate it.
Create a piece that illustrates your passion about an issue.

ENTRY:
Format your piece for posting on Instagram (Instagram Post or Instagram story).
Add the © symbol and your signature or identifying mark.
Upload your art and complete the entry form. Be sure to read the rules below.
If you are 14-17 years old, you will need a parent's permission to enter the contest.

CONTEST WINNERS
Each week, one random contestant will be selected to win a $25 gift card.
The four contestants with the most votes at contest closing will each win a $50 gift card.
Upload your art. Then invite your friends to this page to vote.

https://m.shortstack.page/zQvfFX

02/15/2021

Milwaukee Public Schools

REMINDER: MPS will host Cash for College workshops to assist seniors and families in filling out forms and applying for scholarships and financial aid on Wednesday, February 17.

Learn more about Cash for College workshop at https://bit.ly/3alk37q

02/15/2021

MKE Fire EMS Recruitment

During the summer the Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin partner up to host CampHERO.

CampHERO provides young ladies (ages 14-19) with the hands on training and instruction from a predominantly female first responder staff to teach high school girls what it takes when it comes to a career in emergency medicine, fire suppression and law enforcement.

If you are a young lady or know of one that would be interested in this awesome opportunity please click on the link below to complete the interest form and someone from the Girls Scouts will contact you.

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CLICK LINK FOR MORE INFO:
https://gswise.wufoo.com/forms/z1144dyg0tyxzpy/

02/11/2021

Milwaukee Public Schools

REMINDER: MPS Seniors join us TONIGHT for a free FAFSA Workshop from 6 – 7:30 P.M

Do you need help with your application? FAFSA Workshops are here! Get FREE, one-on-one help applying for financial aid for college!

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3rzDkHY

02/11/2021

Milwaukee Fire Department

The City of Milwaukee continues to see tragic fires in which smoke alarms were removed or not operating, and lives have been lost. Please check your smoke alarm today, and make sure to check it on a monthly basis. If you are in need of a smoke alarm, please call the Milwaukee Fire Department Smoke Alarm Hotline at (414) 286-8980 and we will contact you to schedule an appointment.

02/11/2021

Milwaukee City Development

Applications are OPEN for the EARN & LEARN Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP)!

To learn more and to apply, visit milwaukee.gov/EarnandLearn/syip

#EarnAndLearn #Internship #Milwaukee #MKE #Summer #youth

02/08/2021

Milwaukee Public Schools

ICYMI: Check out the latest version of the Family Friday Newsletter & subscribe to one or all of our newsletters.

Read more about:
* Kindergarten Enrollment is now open
* UWM College for Kids & Teens
* Community Conversations

Read it @: https://conta.cc/3oVZK4L

02/05/2021

Milwaukee Urban League

Don’t forget to sign up for our 2021 driver’s education classes! Contact MUL’s Mrs. Darnell Lathan for more information and share with those who could benefit from this opportunity. #UrbanLeagueMKE #EmpoweringCommunities
#ChangingLives #Education #Employment
#EconomicVibrancy

02/05/2021

The Salvation Army Milwaukee County

Our public coat distributions may be over, but you can still get a coat! Our Distribution Center is accepting appointments for families and individuals to pick out coats during their business hours. Call (414) 464-2940 to schedule your appointment today.

02/05/2021

Milwaukee Area Technical College

If you're thinking about a career change, or just need to retool, retrain or skill up, the MATC Promise for Adults can help you achieve your goals with up to 75 credits of free tuition for eligible students! The next application deadline is May 3. Learn more and apply at matc.edu/promise.

02/02/2021

Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS will host virtual kindergarten enrollment fair this Saturday, February 6 from 9AM to 2PM. Families can learn about schools and get ready to enroll for fall. #MPSEnroll

Learn more and enroll at https://bit.ly/3iI652d

02/02/2021

MPS College and Career Center

DPI/GEAR UP Senior Info Session
February 10, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

MPS Seniors may be eligible for up to a $3,501.00 scholarship from DPI/GEAR UP. To be eligible, the DPI/GEAR UP Application must be completed by March 1, 2021.

Students should bring the last 4 digits of their SS number, a personal email address and a parent email address to complete the application.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://milwaukeemps.zoom.us/j/89402360849?pwd=Mkd0U2Q1ZTJDVkJPUFl1QnlpWjdNdz09

More information can be found here: https://dpi.wi.gov/weop/gearup