The following are programs and services available in the Milwaukee community.
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ALVERNO COLLEGE 382-6010
3410 South 39th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Making Alternative Plans (MAP) provides individual career counseling, testing, use of computer assisted guidance system (DISCOVER), resume and interview preparation, and access to a career resource center.
Fee: $240 for 3 sessions with a counselor and on their own in the career lab.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Margo Walther Frey, Ed. D.
1567 E. Blackthorne Pk
Milwaukee, WI 53211-1137
964-6006
Individual testing, assessment, career and job search counseling. Hourly fee.
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DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
888-258-9966
Government-run job centers provide free help at locations throughout the state.
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FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL
Milwaukee Chapter
Fee-based group with regular networking meetings.
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FUEL MILWAUKEE
Formerly the Young Professionals of Milwaukee
An initiative of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Regular events provide opportunities to network and "spread the Milwaukee love."
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INTERFAITH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CENTRAL OFFICE 291-7500
600 W Virginia Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Employment assistance for workers over 55 and displaced homemakers.
Fee: Free to persons 55 years or older. Income restrictions apply.
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JOB FORUM 281-8242
William Needler, Ph.D.
Management Training Consultant
Job search networks, executive job search seminars and career alternatives seminars. Meetings are every Wednesday at 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Locations:
Mayfair Mall - Garden Suites Community Room 110
Brookfield Public Library - Calhoun Road - Between North/Gebhart
Borders - 8705 N Port Washington Road
Wauwatosa Savings Bank, 6560 South 27th Street, Oak Creek
Speakers: A different employment specialist every week
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MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (MATC) 297-7330
Career Planning Center
700 West State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Workshops are given two times per week covering: Career Directions and Exploring Career Majors
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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ATKINSON MILWAUKEE TIPPECANOE
1960 West Atkinson 814 W Wisconsin Ave 3912 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203 Milwaukee, WI 53209 Milwaukee, WI 53207
286-3068 286-3011 286-3085
Career and Job Information Center at all locations. Conduct a series of seminars on job hunting skills, new career fields, career planning, etc. Video and audio tapes on career/job search topics can be checked out. Open to the public, residency not required.
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MILWAUKEE URBAN LEAGUE 374-5850
2800 West Wright Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Provides job referrals for entry-level and professional positions, career counseling, and values and interest assessments. No fees. Open to the public.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION REGIONAL OFFICE 382-5180
Career Development Center, Building 6
5000 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
Reference library. Open to all veterans.
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WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (WCTC)
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072
CENTER FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS 691-5400
Provides vocational, education, career and employment assistance for women and men in transition.
Choices and Changes program provides assistance to displaced homemakers and single parents returning to the job market. Individual must have been unemployed or underemployed for at least three years. Women Accessing Technology program serves women by exposure to career information through workshops and panel discussions. (No Fees)
CAREER CENTER 695-7800
Offers career planning, current career information, computer-based career planning programs, labor market trends, resume information, interviewing resources and youth services.
COMMUNITY CAREER CENTER - The WORKFORCE Development Center
Helping individuals prepare for careers and transition into gainful employment. Career Exploration Workshops, One-on-One Consultation ($11.20), Individual and Group Visits, Professional Staff, Convenient Hours.
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WISCONSIN JOB SERVICE AGENCIES
EAST OFFICE NORTH OFFICE SOUTH OFFICE
2800 W. Capitol 6987 N. Teutonia Ave. 6817 W. Morgan Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216 Milwaukee, WI 53209 Milwaukee, WI 53220
873-6400 438-2000 546-6800
Employment assistance through local Job Service offices designated by zip code. Vocational counseling. Special emphasis on older workers, GA/AFDC recipients, refugees, dislocated workers, W2 transitional workers and veterans. No fees; nonprofit organization.
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YOUNG NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Greater Milwaukee Chapter
Aims to help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders through networking and educational events.
