Summary
Earn and Learn got 2,276 applications but only has about 800 slots this summer. Council members want the program tripled, saying the city should fund at least 2,000 summer youth jobs and pay older teens more than $12.21/hour.
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $1.1 million currently funds ~800 summer jobs; members want at least $3 million to serve 2,000+ youth.
Milwaukee youth ages 14–24 seeking first jobs and paid work experience.
More than 1,400 applicants will be turned away this summer due to funding limits.
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