Messmer High School launches WinterM program to equip Milwaukee teens with career skills

Messmer High School in Milwaukee has launched the WinterM program, which offers hands-on training in various trades to prepare students for careers before graduation. This initiative includes fields like woodworking, cosmetology, and robotics, all at no cost. Principal Shenora Staten-Jordan leads the program, emphasizing a student-centered approach that combines traditional subjects with practical skills. Students like Cordarro Harland and Damyan Sanchez express how WinterM opens new opportunities and helps them discover their potential. The program also encourages entrepreneurship, ensuring graduates have a clear career plan. It aims to empower students by providing valuable skills and fostering creativity, reshaping education in Wisconsin.