New talent relocation program offers up to $9,000 for people to move to Milwaukee

Education & Workforce Development New talent relocation program offers up to $9,000 for people to move to Milwaukee By Andrew Weiland Nov 10, 2026 3:10 pm Share Email Facebook X Linkedin Copy URL Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. Learn more about: Employ Milwaukee Cavalier Johnson Jess Annabelle Milwaukee Fresh , a new talent relocation program from the City of Milwaukee and Employ Milwaukee , is offering up to 50 out-of-state households up to $9,000 in relocation reimbursement and personal support to help them find a home in Milwaukee. To be eligible for Milwaukee Fresh, applicants must be moving to the city of Milwaukee from out-of-state and have a household annual income of $55,000 or more. Milwaukee Fresh is funded through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) Talent Recruitment Grant, a statewide program providing funding to 17 municipalities to attract talent to the state. - Advertisement - In addition to relocation reimbursement, Milwaukee Fresh participants who relocate also get the support of a local housing concierge, Jess Annabelle of the Milwaukee Real Estate Collective, who works one-on-one with each household to make the move easier. The concierge helps newcomers learn about Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, identify the areas that best fit their lifestyle, budget, and commute, and find a home to rent or purchase. Participants are also invited to community and professional events that help them meet new people, explore the city, and build personal and professional networks. OnMilwaukee, a Milwaukee-based media and events company, is coordinating outings for participants, including sporting events, meals at local restaurants, and cultural and neighborhood tours. “We want people to know that Milwaukee is a great place for a fresh start,” said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson . “Whether it’s walking to work along our beautiful lakefront, restoring a century-old home in one of our many historic neighborhood districts, or cheering on our beloved, championship-winning Brewers and Bucks alongside thousands of neighbors, we know people will find ways to feel at home and belong here. We’re excited to help them make the move.” - Advertisement - “Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s economic hub with over 460,000 jobs and 82,000 unique job postings each year across health care, engineering, information technology, public safety, biotechnology and more,” said Julie Cayo , president and CEO of Employ Milwaukee. “As the local workforce development board, we are proud to welcome new workers to our home city and are excited to connect them with all the opportunities the city has to offer.” Employ Milwaukee is a business-led, federally certified workforce development board for Milwaukee County whose mission is connecting job seekers to employment, training, and career pathways while supporting employers with access to talent. Sponsored Content The Secret Ingredient Helping Milwaukee Businesses... Could Your Employees Be the Next... How The Technical College’s Role Is... 100 Years Of Serving Wisconsin. Building... A practical starting point to explore... BizPeople John Huggett Christine Brumfield Dylan Glindinning