Our Partnership Changes Lives

Your participation can eliminate the barrier of unreliable transportation to and from work for individuals who want family-sustaining employment & independence.

How Does It Work

Program

• Participants are identified, screened and engaged through a comprehensive review process.
• Clients vehicle needs or issues are reviewed and identified.
• Once qualifications are completed and needs assessed, participants follow a financial counseling, individualized budgeting, and vehicle maintenance curriculum to complete their eligibility.
• Clients are then matched with the transportation assistance they require including donated or purchased vehicles.
• On-going support and counseling is available to the participants.
• Matching low income families with reliable transportation for employment or education is achieved.

Investment

• Resource to assist individuals/families in our community
• Provide workforce training to successfully increase knowledge and competency of your associates
• Hands on experience for technical and high school students with real world applications
• Mentoring opportunities for high school students with professionals in participating facilities

Outcomes

• Build stronger incumbent workforce
• Businesses have the potential to build long-term relationships with participants when they successfully complete the program
• More highly trained graduating students ready to enter the workforce
• Partners receive recognition for being involved in a community uplifting program

Who Qualifies?

What are the criteria for participation?

• 200% poverty or less
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must carry insurance
• Must be working or looking for work

WETAP, the Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program, helps low-income workers and job seekers obtain reliable and affordable transportation, so that they and their families can become economically self-sufficient. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WETAP provides funds from the federal and state levels to community partnerships dedicated to assisting participants in overcoming transportation barriers.