Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson (left) celebrates the award with City of Milwaukee Human Resources Manager Kristin Urban and City of Milwaukee Diversity Recruiter Kobena-Marcus Collins, who was recognized during the award presentation as being one of the key drivers for the city’s work-based learning program success. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Representatives from about 100 companies gather in the UWM Student Union for the M³ Employer Partner Celebration. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
A panel of representatives from local employers discusses their organizations' work-based learning program at the M-Cubed Employer Partner Celebration. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson and MATC President Anthony Cruz pose with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson who received the Paving the Pathways to Success Award on behalf of the City of Milwaukee. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
MATC President Anthony Cruz, UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson and MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, the leaders of M³ founding organizations, pose for a photo. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
The City of Milwaukee received the Paving the Pathways to Success Award from M³, a partnership of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Milwaukee Public Schools for its innovative work-based learning programs.
The award was presented at the M³ Employer Partner Celebration at UWM, featuring remarks from local education and city leaders, and a panel with area employers.
