Serve MKE

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Serve MKE

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Empowering Milwaukee's Hospitality Workforce

Serve MKE, led by the Serve MKE Council, is a pioneering initiative dedicated to fostering a thriving hospitality workforce in Milwaukee County. Through innovative, worker-centered sector strategies and diverse partnerships, we aim to uplift historically marginalized populations, enabling them to secure quality employment in high-demand hospitality occupations.

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Job Seekers and Current Hospitality Employees

ServSafe Manager Certificate Training Opportunity – FREE

Take your first step toward becoming a certified leader in the hospitality industry! Serve MKE is excited to offer FREE culinary training designed to help participants earn the ServSafe Manager Certificate, a nationally recognized credential that prepares you for prosperous roles in the food industry.

Prepare for careers as:

Line Cook
Prep Cook
Food Service Worker
Kitchen Assistant
More!

Occupations We Support:

Cooks and Chefs
Hotel and Motel Management
Maintenance and Repair Workers
Desk Clerks
Dishwashers
Food Preparations and Serving Related Workers
Dining Room, Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Usher, Lobby Attendant, Ticket Taker
Driver/Sales Worker
Housekeeping Roles
Lodging Manager

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a Milwaukee County resident
Open to unemployed, underemployed, dislocated, and incumbent workers, as well as high school seniors pursuing careers in culinary arts

Culinary Training Flyer

Bartending Training Flyer

Funding available for MCT/STEM Students!

Serve for Students Flyer

Interested in learning more about Serve MKE?

Serve MKE General Registration Form

If you are a job seeker or current hospitality worker interested in participating in Serve MKE, please contact Tashika Coleman, Workforce Specialist at tashika.coleman@employmilwaukee.org.

Hospitality Employers

Build a Stronger Workforce with Serve MKE

Are you a Milwaukee-area hospitality employer looking to strengthen your team with motivated, trained candidates? Serve MKE participants are ready to work—and we’ll cover their wages during a paid work experience. It’s a win-win: support your business while launching someone’s career in hospitality.

Serve MKE Employer Flyer

Benefits of Partnering with Serve MKE:

Assess Worker Needs: Collaborate to identify and address workforce needs.
Engage in Sector Partnerships: Be part of a network promoting job quality and career advancement.
Promote Inclusive Practices: Participate in trauma-informed care training and foster a supportive workplace.
Access Skilled Workers: Connect with trained individuals ready to excel in hospitality roles.

Employer Commitments:

Job Quality: Commit to providing good jobs with benefits and career advancement opportunities.
Training Participation: Engage in trauma-informed care training to better support your employees.
Ongoing Support: Receive continuous support from the Serve MKE team and partner organizations.

Contact Us:

For more information on how to get involved with Serve MKE, please contact Tashika Coleman at servemke@employmilwaukee.org.