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A promising time of transition

May 24, 2022June 14, 2023

A female student shakes hands with a woman at a ceremony. — An MPS high school senior is greeted by the leaders of MPS, UWM and MATC during the College Connections ceremony in May 2019.

As the traditional academic year comes to a close, our largest-ever class of College Connections dual enrollment students — more than 100 in all — is getting ready to graduate with as many as 21 college credits each.

Job fair helps students prepare for work

May 24, 2022June 14, 2023

One of the most visible collaborations among the M-Cubed partners is the annual MPS Student Job Fair held at UWM each March.

Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students had the chance to explore the world of work and apply for jobs at the fifth annual Student Job Fair through the efforts of M³ partners.

FAFSA rates increase, reversing pandemic trend

May 20, 2022December 20, 2022

More Milwaukee Public Schools students are filling out a key application that unlocks opportunities to access grants, scholarships, loans and other forms of aid to help pay for college. M³ is proud of the partnership’s outreach efforts that we hope contributed to this promising trend.

MPS students: Learn more about Smart Start

May 13, 2022June 14, 2023

Are you an MPS Class of 2022 student planning to attend MATC or UWM? Click on the link below to download the informational flyer.

How M³ is tackling “summer melt” through Smart Start

April 28, 2022June 14, 2023

Learn more about Smart Start by watching our latest webinar hosted by WTMJ-TV reporter Tony Atkins, a graduate of MPS (Vincent High School) and UWM.

Work-based learning experiences can help build a strong workforce

February 23, 2022June 14, 2023

Watch our latest webinar to learn about work-based learning and how students and employers benefit. Hear about M³ strategies to develop students into a strong workforce.

Collaborating to help build a diverse talent pipeline

February 18, 2022June 14, 2023

Left to right: Keith P. Posley, superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools; Vicki Martin, president of Milwaukee Area Technical College; and Mark Mone, chancellor of UWM.

As we partner to transform the future of Milwaukee through education and build the region’s diverse talent pipeline, we recognize the importance of experiences outside a traditional educational setting.

Sooner is better when filling out FAFSA

February 18, 2022June 14, 2023

Most schools recommend that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be completed no later than March 1, 2022, to enroll for the Fall 2022 semester.

Work-based learning creates opportunities

February 18, 2022June 14, 2023

Some of the most valuable educational experiences can happen outside the classroom.

MPS student Imunique Triplett earns LPN degree before high school graduation

February 18, 2022June 14, 2023

A woman speaks at a graduation ceremony — Despite being the youngest student in her LPN class, Triplett was chosen by her classmates to speak at MATC’s Nurse Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 14, 2021.

Triplett accomplished so much so fast thanks to the M³ program. Through College Connections, high school students can enroll in college classes to advance their career plans.