Wisconsin § 49.163 - Transform Milwaukee Jobs program and Transitional Jobs program.

§ 49.163. Transform Milwaukee Jobs program and Transitional Jobs program.

49.163(1) (1) Definitions. In this section: 49.163(1)(am) (am) “Program” means the Transform Milwaukee Jobs program, or the Transitional Jobs program, under this section. 49.163(1)(aw) (aw) “Wisconsin Works” has the meaning given in s. 49.141 (1) (p) . 49.163(1)(b) (b) “Wisconsin Works employment position” has the meaning given in s. 49.141 (1) (r) . 49.163(2) (2) Eligibility for program. 49.163(2)(a) (a) The department shall establish a Transform Milwaukee Jobs program in Milwaukee County and, if funding is available, may establish a Transitional Jobs program outside of Milwaukee County. To the extent of available funds, the department shall conduct the Transitional Jobs program, if established, in one or more geographic areas in the state that are not in Milwaukee County. In selecting the geographic area or areas in which to conduct the Transitional Jobs program, the department shall give priority to those areas with relatively high rates of unemployment and childhood poverty and to other areas with special needs that the department determines should be given priority. 49.163(2)(am) (am) To be eligible to participate in the program, an individual must satisfy all of the following criteria: 49.163(2)(am)1. 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 49.163(2)(am)2. 2. If over 25 years of age, be a biological or adoptive parent of a child under 18 years of age whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated or be a relative and primary caregiver of a child under 18 years of age. 49.163(2)(am)3. 3. Have an annual household income that is below 150 percent of the poverty line. 49.163(2)(am)5. 5. Have not filed for unemployment insurance benefits or have filed but is not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. 49.163(2)(am)6. 6. Not be participating in a Wisconsin Works employment position. 49.163(2)(am)7. 7. Satisfy all of the requirements related to substance abuse screening, testing, and treatment under s.