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The Chamber provides several programs that assist in growing and retaining talented workforce already in place, as well as partnering with our schools to develop future talent.
Leadership Moving Forward (LMF) is a content-based leadership program offered through the Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. LMF was developed to strengthen personal and professional leadership and teach students of the program the necessary skills to lead, connect and navigate change within their organizations & their communities.
Falls Sussex Youth Leadership
FSYL is a unique educational program for high school students from the School District of Menomonee Falls and the Hamilton School District. The program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to the business, government, and volunteer aspects within the village of Menomonee Falls, Sussex and surrounding communities. Participants will also gain valuable insight and skills to encourage community leadership beyond high school. Check back soon for more information about this program.
In Partnership with the Menomonee Falls School District, the Chamber is always looking for business interested in hosting job shadows or being a guest speaker. Contact the office for more information.
MTCE Information
The Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo, established in 2008, is an educational manufacturing trade show held each October. The MCE is geared toward middle school students, high school students, parents and educators. The purpose of the Expo is to introduce 21st century manufacturing to its audience and to raise scholarship dollars for graduating seniors from the Menomonee Falls, Germantown and Hamilton school districts.
MTCE Mission: The mission of the Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo is to assist in the development of a future workforce by raising student awareness of the companies and opportunities in the local manufacturing industry and the corresponding educational pathways.
To Date over 6.400 people have attended the MTCE and scholarship dollars, in excess of $30,000 in highschool scholarships have been raised.
Scholarship Information
We are thrilled to announce that in 2023, the chamber will be giving away $12,000 in scholarship for students through 2 separate opportunities.
Scholarship Deadline is May 31, 2023
Developing Workforce Scholarship
The Chamber provides scholarships to local students in alignment with The Chamber's commitment to support developing talent for the business communities we serve.
This year, The Chamber will give out three (3) $2000 scholarships to applicants currently contributing to the workforce (or as a regular volunteer) that plan on continuing their education in 2023. Applicants can already be enrolled as students but must meet the requirements below.
1 Scholarship will be award to a Menomonee Falls High School Graduate (Class of 2023 or Before)
1 Scholarship will be awarded to a Hamilton High School Graduate (Class of 2023 or Before)
1 Scholarship will be awarded to a current student enrolled in a formal program at a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college. This applicant must be associated with a current Member of the Chamber (i.e. employee of the chamber business, dependent of an employee of the chamber business, volunteer of the Chamber member, etc.) - not applicable for customers (patrons) of the business. For a list of current chamber members, visit our website: www.gmfschamber.com
Requirements
Currently holds some sort of formal employment, or volunteers on a regular (scheduled) basis
Is pursuing a formal education at a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college or tech school and enrolled in Summer or Fall 2023
Is a graduate with Menomonee Falls or Hamilton School District (class of 2023 or beforehand), and/or associated with a Chamber member as an employee or dependent of an employee, and/or a regular volunteer of a Chamber Member
Completes the application in its entirety - including a thoughtful essay
Winner must provide proof of enrollment to receive scholarship.
Payment to be made one time in one in one lump sum.
Checks will be issued no later than August 1st 2023. Mailing address must be provided.
Applicants can only receive one Developing workforce scholarship annually.
Recipients are eligible to apply in future years.
Applicants are eligible to apply in future years.
Applications will not be kept year or year.
Chamber Staff or dependents are not eligible.
This scholarship is not based on merit achievements, but on contribution to the workforce.
Applicants can apply for the developing workforce scholarship by completing this application.
Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo Scholarship
The Chamber provides several programs that assist in growing and retaining a talented workforce. One such program is the Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo hosted by The Chamber each fall.
This year, The Chamber will give out three (3) $2000 scholarships to students that have attended the Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo (MTCE) and plans on pursuing a career in the industry.
1 Scholarship will be award to a graduating Menomonee Falls High School Senior
1 Scholarship will be awarded to graduating Hamilton High School Senior
1 Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior in any school district that attended the Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo
Requirements
Attended the MTCE in High School (we will confirm with the schools on the schools upon selection)
Is pursuing a career in Manufacturing or Trades industry and receiving formal education to do so
Completes the application in its entirety
Winner must provide proof of enrollment to receive scholarship.
Payment to be made one time in one in one lump sum.
Checks will be issued no later than August 1st 2023. Mailing address must be provided.
Applicants can only receive one MTCE Scholarship
Chamber Staff or dependents are not eligible.
Applicants can apply for the MTCE scholarship by completing this application.