Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project

The Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project is designed to provide low-income Racine County residents who meet program guidelines with skills development and work experience through limited-term employment. The elements of the program include an application process through the Workforce Development Center, a two week Orientation, placement in a subsidized wage-paying transitional job, job retention services, assistance in placement in unsubsidized employment, and appropriate linkages to education and training.  Participants will engage in work for up to 40 hours a week, and/or spend additional hours participating in education and training related to skills development as determined necessary.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  This round of hiring has ended.  The information on this page is for reference only.  Check the Home page or this page from time to time for new hiring information.

Transitional Jobs  is a program providing skills development and work experience through limited-term employment to assist low-income families gain immediate income and work skills with the goal of obtaining regular employment within 6 months. 

Read the Flyer for the current round of hiring.  Applications will be available through 12 noon on Thursday, November 17,  2011 and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011.

Read or download the Eligibility Requirements.

Journal Times - July 23, 2010 - $560,000 in federal funds for new county job program ... read more

Press Release - July 22, 2010 - Racine County Executive William McReynolds and Human Services Director Jonathan Delagrave announced today that the Racine County Workforce Development Center has been awarded a $560,580 Transitional Jobs Demonstration Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families ... read more