Earl Buford, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board.
Buford is a member of the Board of Directors of Safe & Sound.
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Mayor Tom Barrett Announces Willie Wade as President and CEO of Employ Milwaukee
"Willie Wade’s passionate leadership and commitment to connecting people to lifelong employment is unparalleled."
Jul 19th, 2018 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
AGC of Great Milwaukee Elects Chad Bathke 2018 President
Mr. Bathke has served on the AGC Board of Directors since 2015 prior to being elected as its 2018 President.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee
Workforce Leaders of 12 Urban Midwest Workforce Development Boards Gather to Sign Agreement Creating an Unprecedented Partnership and Begin Regional Strategic Planning
This groundbreaking initiative is the first of its kind in the country.
Jul 7th, 2017 by Employ Milwaukee
Safe & Sound Welcomes Two New Board Directors
The new board directors bring significant workforce, economic and community engagement experience.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Safe & Sound
Mayor Barrett, Employ Milwaukee, HACM and Blue 1647 Kick Off TechHire IT Training Program at the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center
Employ Milwaukee and its partner Blue 1647 are providing training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in certain IT occupations.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Tom Barrett Announces $6 Million for Workforce Development to Employ Milwaukee
The funds will be used to train 1,430 individuals, and coordinate regional planning to attract and retain businesses.
Nov 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant
Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”
Nov 11th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision
Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”
Nov 1st, 2016 by Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Mayor Barrett Announces Grant for Training in Technology Fields
Department of Labor Funds Allow Residents to Develop Skills for In-Demand Tech Jobs
Jun 28th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs
Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Is Co-Located With The Adult Learning Center
May 25th, 2016 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Gun Issue Highlights Potawatomi Charity
Potawatomi touts new charity program, and Barrett laments killing of kids.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs
Many employers formerly accessible by transit are no longer reachable that way; 13% of county households don't have use of a car
Mar 19th, 2015 by Press Release
Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Announces New Commitment of $200,000 in Workforce Development Funding on Couture and Streetcar Projects
Additional Funding Will Train and Connect Residents with Jobs
Dec 16th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Train Workers
Without the right training and opportunities for workers, the 30th Street Corridor will fail. Third story of a series.
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Entry Level Manufacturing Skills Foundry Training Class to Graduate, Friday, August 8th
On Friday, August 8th WRTP/BIG STEP in partnership with MAWIB will honor 19 graduates from the Mayor's Manufacturing Partnership.
Aug 7th, 2014 by WRTP /BIG STEP
Mark Kessenich to Lead Organization
Mark Kessenich has been named interim President and CEO of WRTP/BIG STEP.
Jul 15th, 2014 by WRTP /BIG STEP
$250,000 Bucyrus Foundation gift will expand welding lab at MPS’ Bradley Tech H.S.
Expands access to an in-demand career pathway
Mar 26th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
