Mayor Barrett and Alderman José Perez urge unemployed Milwakeeans to learn more about “Compete Milwaukee” transitional job openings | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City of Milwaukee
February 3, 2015
The City of Milwaukee is pleased to once again offer transitional jobs information sessions for Milwaukee residents. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB), the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) and in association with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, two sessions are being held for unemployed individuals interested in 115 newly-created six-month transitional jobs with the City of Milwaukee.
Transitional Jobs participants who are successfully recruited, interviewed and employed will have the opportunity to work in the Department of Public Works, the Department of City Development and Neighborhood Services, and the Port of Milwaukee.  The 115 workers will gain skills and experience while working under the direct supervision of city supervisors and alongside city employees and will be paid at least $10.10 per hour.
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Individuals interested in applying for the Compete Milwaukee transitional jobs  meet the following requirements and attend the information session on February 11, 2015:
: Individuals who participated in the Transform Milwaukee Jobs Program are not eligible to participate in Compete Milwaukee.
For more information, job seekers can call UMOS at (414) 389-6000 and visit the Compete Milwaukee website.
“I want to encourage Milwaukee residents to take a close look at the Compete Milwaukee program, which provides transitional jobs at the City of Milwaukee to unemployed individuals.  If you, a family member or an acquaintance might be eligible for the transitional jobs program, we urge you to attend the informational session on February 11th to learn about this opportunity.  We have had a good response, and there are still many placements available,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.  “Our continued hope is that these individuals receive quality training and experience and go on to gain full-time employment.”
Alderman José G. Pérez, a co-sponsor of Compete Milwaukee, said participants have an array of possible job and skill opportunities because of the variety of city departments taking part in the initiative. “Compete Milwaukee is offering an open doorway where residents in some of the city’s most challenged areas can make their way into the employment pipeline,” Alderman Pérez said. “This is a program that should not be missed, and I encourage job seekers who live in the targeted area and who meet the qualifications to come down on February 11th and see what Compete Milwaukee has to offer.”
“We are eager to continue with these temporary job placements as a means for participants to gain skills that will make them more competitive and could lead to full-time, family supporting employment, and we are grateful for the support of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and the City of Milwaukee,” states Lupe Martinez, President and Chief Executive Officer, UMOS.