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This winter, Milwaukee Public Schools students took meaningful steps toward their future careers through the M-Cubed Work-Readiness Conference at Alverno College. Designed to give students in-person practice with real-world situations, the conference brought students together on two dates: January 14, 2026, for 11th and 12th graders, and February 25, 2026, for 9th and 10th graders.

Around 1,200 Milwaukee ninth graders got a firsthand look at college life last week as they visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, part of the M3 initiative aimed at helping students envision their future and take concrete steps toward higher education. The half-day visits took place Dec. 1-4. Building on this experience, In March, about 1,500 MPS

Monday, October 13, 2025High school seniors—it’s time to apply for financial aid for college and technical schools! The first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application shows students their eligibility for grants and loans, and is used by colleges across the country to develop each student’s financial

The City of Milwaukee has been recognized with the Paving the Pathways to Success Award by M3, a collaborative initiative among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Milwaukee Public Schools. The award celebrates the city’s outstanding efforts in preparing southeastern Wisconsin’s future workforce through innovative work-based learning programs. The honor was presented

MILWAUKEE, July 30, 2025 — M³ (pronounced “M-Cubed”), the education partnership uniting Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), is proud to announce renewed support from Herb Kohl Philanthropies for its Smart Start program. This three-year, $300,000 grant, distributed in $100,000 annual installments, will expand and strengthen

In June, M-Cubed partners celebrated 75 Milwaukee Public Schools seniors completing M-Cubed College Connections, a dual enrollment initiative that allows students to earn up to 21 free college credits at Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee while finishing their high school diploma. Hosted at the UWM Welcome Center, the event marked another

Polished, professional and prepared. That’s how nearly 300 Milwaukee Public Schools students left the first M-Cubed Work Readiness Conference, held February 26 at Alverno College. The event brought together students from 18 MPS high schools and more than 30 local employers and professionals to help students prepare for the working world. Through interactive workshops and

Juniors still have until June 1; M-Cubed Milwaukee Direct Admit has already exceeded 35% participation target MILWAUKEE — High school juniors at Milwaukee Public Schools have a few days left to join nearly 1,500 of their classmates in applying early to college. The deadline is June 1 for juniors to complete the free, simple M-Cubed

Locating classrooms. Finding the cafeteria. Calculating travel times. Meeting new friends. For Milwaukee Public Schools seniors heading to college, doing these things on campus sooner rather than later can enhance and improve their education experience. MPS students planning to attend Milwaukee Area Technical College or the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee can connect with their new colleges

M³ (M-Cubed) connected sophomores to professional opportunities at college’s four campuses Nicole Alvarado settled into the seat of the big rig, buckled her seat belt and clenched the steering wheel. She turned the key and the semitruck surged to life. She shifted into drive and slowly stepped on the gas. The truck glided into traffic