Build Your Future Workforce with Forward Careers!

Unlock a pipeline of eager, job-ready candidates through our On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Work-Based Learning programs - designed to help employers develop skilled talent while reducing hiring costs. These programs allow businesses to train new hires in real-world roles while Forward Careers offsets a portion of their wages, making it easier to fill entry-level, full-time positions with motivated individuals.

Invest in your team’s success while closing skill gaps and securing long-term, high-performing employees. Contact us!



Administrative Assistant / Office Support Specialist

Wage Range: $21.00 per hour

Preferred Location: West Bend, Grafton

Travel Radius: 20 Miles

Skill Sets:

• Office Technology Assistant Certificate earned through Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
• Over 10 years of experience in high-volume office environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, web-based email systems, internet research, and general office technology
• Experience with document scanning, check processing, records management, and data entry
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Well-organized, dependable, and quick to learn new processes and systems
• Excellent ability to follow procedures and maintain accuracy in administrative tasks
• Professional and adaptable team member with strong workflow management skills

Training Incentive:

They are also eligible for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, which offers up to $4,500 in wage reimbursement. The exact amount is based on the individual’s skills gap and required training period, giving your business a cost-effective way to onboard and develop talent.

(CB/LH)

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wage Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Preferred Location: Waukesha, Pewaukee, Brookfield, Dousman, Delafield

Travel Radius: 15 Miles

Skill Sets:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential earned through Higher Learning CNA Training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attentive listener with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to providing quality support
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow care plans and procedures
• Works well with diverse populations and demonstrates empathy in client interactions

Training Incentive:

This candidate is eligible for the Work-Based Learning program, which offers 100% wage reimbursement for up to 240 hours of training - an excellent opportunity to onboard and train new talent at no cost to your business.

They are also eligible for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, which offers up to $4,500 in wage reimbursement. The exact amount is based on the individual’s skills gap and required training period, giving your business a cost-effective way to onboard and develop talent.

(CB/KB)

Welding Technician

Wage Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Preferred Location: Germantown

Travel Radius: 45 Miles

Skill Sets:

• Welding Technical Diploma earned through Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC)
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret tape measures, blueprints, welding drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of welding safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Experience operating fabrication, grinding, and material handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Dependable team player with the ability to work effectively in production and fabrication environments

Training Incentive:

This candidate is eligible for the Work-Based Learning program, which offers 100% wage reimbursement for up to 240 hours of training - an excellent opportunity to onboard and train new talent at no cost to your business.

They are also eligible for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, which offers up to $4,500 in wage reimbursement. The exact amount is based on the individual’s skills gap and required training period, giving your business a cost-effective way to onboard and develop talent.

(AD/CH)

WisTRAIN Grants for Wisconsin Employers

Looking to upskill your workforce in advanced manufacturing or artificial intelligence (AI)? The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) grant program to help employers invest in the skills needed for the jobs of the future.

WisTRAIN provides funding to support employer-driven occupational training in areas such as robotics, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, data analytics, digital systems integration, and AI applications. Employers of any size operating in Wisconsin may apply, either individually or as part of a consortium.

Learn more and apply at the WisTRAIN website.

Forward Careers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Service Provider. If you need this information or printed material in an alternate format, or in different language, please contact us at 262.695.7880. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, please contact us at contact@forwardcareers.org or through Wisconsin Relay Service at 7-1-1. This project is 100% or partially funded by the Department of Labor (DOL) Employment & Training Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, US Department of Treasury; American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds: Worker Advancement Initiative, DOL REO Pathway Home 2, DOL Nursing Expansion Grant, Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County, and/or United Way of Washington County.