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The Highly Skilled Occupations for Professional Employment (HOPE) Initiative is dedicated to helping students gain the skills necessary to compete for jobs in career paths such as advanced manufacturing and health care.

Applicants must be Racine County residents to be considered for the HOPE program. Preference will be given to individuals who have been dislocated from their jobs due to COVID-19.

Applications will be reviewed and funding awarded on a first come first served basis once a student’s HOPE Initiative Student Interest Form AND Gateway Application for Admission are complete.

NOTE: Applicants must submit any required supplement items for admission and be fully admitted for consideration.

Applicants will be notified of their selection for the program within 15 days of admission and completion of the HOPE Interest Form.