Residents are Invited to Enroll in Schools, Learn About Job Opportunities at the “Our Lights Are On” Community Event
(Milwaukee)– On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, MPS invites families to an Open House and Job Fair from 5:30-7:30 pm at Andrew Douglas Middle School (3620 N 18th St, Milwaukee). This free community event offers a chance to explore and enroll in Promise Partnership Schools in the 53206 Zip Code, discover employment opportunities, tour the GE Innovation Lab, and engage with community partners and resources. Principals from all nine of MPS’ Promise Partnership schools and district leaders will be on hand to help families map out educational plans for student enrollment.
At the “Our Lights are On” event, families can learn about education offerings that include:
- Early childhood programs including Head Start
- STEM Programs
- College and Career prep
- After-School and recreation programs
- Other school services, such as counseling, social work, and more
Attendees will also have the opportunity to:
- Discover employment opportunities in MPS
- Find neighborhood services in 53206
- Tour GE Innovation Lab inside Douglas Middle School
- COVID and flu vaccines will be available for children and adults from Health Connections Inc.
About Promise Partnership Schools
MPS’ nine Promise Partnership schools, Auer Avenue, Benjamin Franklin, Green Bay Success Center, Gwen T. Jackson, Hopkins Lloyd, Keefe Avenue, LaFollette, Andrew Douglas, and North Division High School, are in the City of Milwaukee’s 53206 Zip Code. The are a part of the 53206 initiative, which is a collaborative of schools, local government, non-profits, and faith-based organizations that champion student learning and increased academic achievement for students to thrive in the 21st century.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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