Milwaukee Community Crossroads
Investment Area
Agency Partner, Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement
Mission
Cultivates a vibrant Milwaukee community by helping individuals, families, and neighborhoods access basic needs, overcome barriers, and connect to opportunities.
Funded Programs
YouthBuild Program: Provides young adults (18-24) who are not engaged in work or school with the opportunity to obtain their HSED, receive on-the-job training, and earn credentials as they learn skills and gain certifications in the trades. Through this program they learn construction skills under the guidance of experienced skilled trades professionals, take on leadership roles through service projects, and build homes for new homeowners in Milwaukee neighborhoods while earning an income throughout the program. (Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement)