Milwaukee’s Workforce Solutions Spotlighted at Dual Event

Milwaukee, WI – Employ Milwaukee is pleased to announce a dynamic evening featuring two impactful events: the Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce session hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, followed by the Employ Milwaukee Social Hour Fundraiser. The events will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at No Studios (1037 W. McKinley Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53205).

The Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce event, starting at 4:30 p.m., will feature speakers Debbie Allen, President & CEO of DNA Networks, LLC and Sidney Moncrief, Former Milwaukee Bucks Player, Author and Inspirational Speaker highlighting strategies for addressing workforce challenges and fostering economic growth locally. In addition, the event will feature updates from the Department of Workforce Development and invited guests including Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley.

Following this informative session, Employ Milwaukee will host its Social Hour Fundraiser at 6:00 p.m., gathering community leaders, workforce partners, and supporters to celebrate Milwaukee’s workforce achievements. The event will include networking, sharing stories of success from job seekers and employers, a silent auction, and remarks from Julie Cayo, Interim CEO of Employ Milwaukee, and Carla Cross, Board Chair of Employ Milwaukee and President & CEO of Cross Management Services, Inc.

“We’re excited to bring together leaders in workforce development to not only address current challenges but to celebrate connecting Milwaukeeans to good jobs,” said Julie Cayo, Interim CEO of Employ Milwaukee. “These events allow us to collaborate, share solutions, and ensure that we continue creating career pathways that meet the needs of our community.”

Carla Cross added, “As the Board Chair of Employ Milwaukee, I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished, but there is still much to be done. Together, with our partners, we are shaping the future of Milwaukee’s workforce and ensuring everyone has access to opportunity.”

Both events aim to strengthen partnerships and secure the support necessary for continued progress in workforce development. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Employ Milwaukee’s mission to provide critical services like job training, career placement, and youth development programs.

For more information, including registration and tickets, visit https://www.employmilwaukee.org/Employ-Milwaukee/Community-Engagement/2024-Annual-Fundraiser.htm.

Employ Milwaukee is the local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County with a mission to build a strong workforce development system by planning, coordinating, collaborating and monitoring workforce initiatives with businesses, partners and community stakeholders to ensure a skilled and productive workforce for the 21st Century.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.