Wisconsin Apprentice Organizers Project
The goal of the Wisconsin Apprentice Organizers Project (AOP) is to increase the number, diversity and skills of trained organizers working in the state for social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.
We achieve this goal through an apprenticeship-style training program for new organizers, matching apprentices with experienced organizers working in community organizations and providing apprentices with in-depth training. The apprentices and mentors will be located in the Green Bay, Eau Claire and Milwaukee areas.
Mentors
Mentors will be experienced organizers who will provide a mentor experience for an apprentice working on an organizing project. The mentors typically work for an established agency. They should have an understanding of disability issues. Mentor applications are due July 24, 2006.
- Mentor details and application in Microsoft Word
- Mentor details and application in Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Apprentices
Apprentices will serve a seven month apprenticeship with an AOP mentor who will assist them with an organizing project in their area of the state. Apprentices will work 20 hours a week during the apprenticeship and be paid $700 a month. Apprentices within the pilot must be either a parent of a child with a disability or an individual with a disability. The apprentices will make a commitment to work with WCDD for 17 months after completing the apprenticeship to help organize local disability groups. Apprentice applications are due July 31, 2006.
- Apprentice details and application in Microsoft Word
- Apprentice details and application in Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Application Process
If interested in either of these positions, please fill out the appropriate application and return it by the stated due date to:
Apprenticeship Organizer Project
1442 N. Farwell Ave
Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
If you have questions about these positions, please contact Rachel Crites
at 608-444-4992, or wisaop@earthlink.net.
