 The Joseph Project: Connecting those genuinely seeking opportunity with opportunities that already exist. |  "It's not just about a job. It's about changing lives." -- Willie McShan, Joseph Project Graduate |
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 Men and women of all ages have found life-changing employment. |  The weeklong sessions cover topics topics such as teamwork, time management, financial management, conflict resolution and spiritual fitness |
 Orientation sessions for all interested job seekers are held every Wednesday at 9:45am at Greater Praise Church of God in Christ |  "When you succeed, other will succeed, too." -- Sen. Ron Johnson |
 The Joseph Project removes the biggest barrier to employment - not having a ride to work. |
Joseph Project is a faith-based initiative connecting people to direct-hire jobs. Participants attend a one week go-to-work training program. Graduates are offered an interview with companies looking to hire. Transportation to the job is provided.
In six years of traveling around Wisconsin, I have yet to visit a manufacturing company that can find enough people to meet their hiring needs, but you look at neighborhoods in Milwaukee and still see high rates of unemployment. That¹s why we started The Joseph Project. We saw a need for making the connection between people who are genuinely seeking opportunity and the opportunities that exist around the state. This project is designed for those who want to turn their lives around and experience the dignity of being able to provide for themselves and their families. Participants who have completed the program are earning good wages that allow them to buy cars, stay current paying household bills, and deposit savings in the bank. --- Senator Ron Johnson