Wisconsin Milwaukee Public Schools- School to Work Transition Program

The School-to-Work Transition Program (STWTP) has a history of more than thirty years in Milwaukee Public Schools. Its mission is to provide a continuum of transition services to MPS students to develop their skills and help them achieve their highest level of independence.

The School-to-Work Transition Program is divided into several distinct sections:
CATP- Community Assessment and Training Program: Students earn credits while working in the Milwaukee community. They learn vocational skills and receive specialized instruction to meet their individual needs and goals, which are aligned to their individualized education program (IEP) and transition plan.
OJE- On-the-Job Experience: Students who have demonstrated being almost ready for competitive employment learn essential skills required for employment and receive the opportunity to practice and demonstrate these skills in a work environment with the support of a professional affiliated with STWTP. Students earn credit toward diploma requirements.
OJT- On-the-Job Training: Students who have achieved a level of independence and consistently demonstrate their employability skills but still require some additional training can work to earn credits toward graduation while getting paid from STWTP.
ETP- Employment Training Program: This program provides an additional layer of service to students who are in their last year of high school and who have developed skills needed for employment. Employment training specialists provide additional instruction and support, and they create opportunities for students to link with businesses so that students can become employed.”