MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Equus Workforce Solutions announced it will host the Greater Milwaukee Job Fair on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield. The event is aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s ongoing workforce shortages and recognizing local champions making an impact in employment initiatives.
According to the organization, Wisconsin continues to face a dual challenge: more job openings than available workers, and a declining pool of working-age residents. A report from the University of Wisconsin–Extension found the state has averaged 190,180 job openings each month since 2021, compared to just 97,000 job seekers. Since 2011, the state has lost more than 35,000 working-age residents, with projections showing further decline in the years ahead.
Equus said the regional job fair, sponsored in partnership with the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Job Service, and the WOW Workforce Development Board, will connect hundreds of job seekers with employers across industries.
“Wisconsin’s workforce challenges require collaboration, innovation, and recognition of the people who make a difference,” said Bobby Nash, Business Services and Community Engagement Supervisor at Equus. “This event is not only about connecting talent with real opportunities, but also about shining a light on the individuals and partners who are moving our workforce forward”.
This year’s honorees include:
- Workforce Hero Honoree: Ryan Krol, Community Based Career Advisor, recognized for his compassion and dedication to job seekers.
- Equus Impact Honorees: United Way of Kenosha County and the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.
“These honorees represent the resilience and creativity needed to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce,” Nash added. “They show what is possible when community organizations and employers work together to help individuals overcome barriers to employment”.
Equus highlighted its role in workforce pipelines through the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, a free initiative of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The program provides job seekers with skills, education access, and support such as help with work-related expenses.
“Programs like FSET are critical for Wisconsin’s future,” Nash said. “They provide job seekers with the tools they need to succeed while giving employers access to a broader, more reliable talent pool”.
The event is open to the public. Employers can reserve booth space through the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce by September 17. Job seekers can register by texting JOBS to 56512 or visiting www.readyFSETgo.org.
Equus Workforce Solutions, a workforce development provider with more than 50 years of experience, said this event is meant to connect local talent with employers, celebrate workforce heroes, and showcase programs and partnerships that are strengthening Wisconsin’s labor force.
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there are plenty of workers. the problem is the low wages
There are plenty of good paying jobs, just lazy people and terrible Unions handcuffing people.