MILWAUKEE_ The City of Milwaukee will be recognized with the Paving the Pathways to Success Award by M³ (pronounced “M-Cubed”) for its outstanding commitment to preparing Wisconsin’s future workforce through innovative work-based learning initiatives. M³ partners University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Milwaukee Public Schools will present the award during the annual M³ Employer Partner Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. at the UWM Student Union Ballroom.
Media are invited to attend the event, which will feature an employer panel discussion and remarks from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, MATC President Anthony Cruz, UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson and MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius.
M³ is a partnership among MPS, MATC and UWM to connect Milwaukee’s youth to clear pathways for higher education. The M³ Work-Based Learning Program places students from the three partner institutions in area businesses to explore careers, gauge their personal interests and try out various jobs to learn more about the world of work. Since 2018, more than 5,000 students have participated in work-based learning and job fairs to explore careers.
The City of Milwaukee is being honored for its exemplary internship and apprenticeship programs, which allow students to earn a paycheck while gaining hands-on experience in public service careers. These programs have helped pave the way for young people to build meaningful careers and develop essential workplace skills.
Media access
Members of the media are invited to cover the event, which will take place at the UWM Student Union Ballroom, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Media are asked to RSVP via email to media-services-team@uwm.edu.
