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Main Office:(715) 424-2581
AmeriCorps:(715) 849-5212

Skills Enhancement Program


This program helps to increase the income and economic self-sufficiency of households by assisting with the training needs of low-income workers. 


Funding and assistance available for:

     ·Tuition, books, and other items necessary for coursework

     ·Travel and transportation

      ·Child care

      ·Employment Services


Eligibility:

     ·Must be working at least 20 hours per week

     ·Must be 18 years of age

     ·Income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines

     ·Residents of Wood, Marathon, and Lincoln Counties


Other details:


Initial screening can be done over the phone or you may schedule an appointment with an outreach worker.  If you appear to meet the criterial listed above after filling out your application you will need to provide proof of employment and household income.  Enrollment of qualified participants will be based on a first-come, first served.