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Community Workforce Initiative

Supporting Housing Redevelopment Through Workforce Development

Mayfield Properties connects property rehabilitation projects with local workforce training pathways. This initiative is designed to align property redevelopment with local workforce priorities.

This page is intended for municipal partners, nonprofit organizations, workforce providers, and institutional collaborators.
Operating Entity
Mayfield Properties
Workforce Partner
Diversity Geeks
Geographic Focus
Milwaukee Central City
Property Types
Residential, Mixed-Use

Milwaukee Context

This initiative focuses on neighborhoods where housing stock requires rehabilitation and where residents can benefit from expanded workforce pathways. Our geographic priorities reflect areas identified for reinvestment through city planning and disposition programs.

We recognize that successful property redevelopment in these areas requires more than construction — it requires connection to the communities these properties will serve.

Target Neighborhoods

  • North Division
  • Harambee
  • Riverwest
  • Lindsay Heights
  • Washington Park
  • Sherman Park

What This Initiative Does

The Community Workforce Initiative creates a structured connection between property redevelopment projects and workforce training. Each property acquisition is evaluated for training integration opportunities.

Property Redevelopment

Mayfield Properties acquires residential and mixed-use properties through city disposition programs and private channels. Properties are renovated to habitable standards with appropriate permits, licensed contractors, and code compliance.

Property Types

  • Residential: Single-family and small multi-family properties (2-4 units)
  • Mixed-Use Commercial: Storefront properties with upper-level residential units

Workforce Integration

Redevelopment projects are structured to include training opportunities where feasible. Trainees work alongside licensed contractors under supervision, gaining exposure to residential construction trades.

This function is handled through an affiliated organization.

Process Overview

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    Acquisition and Assessment: Upon acquisition, properties are assessed for scope of work and training integration potential.

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    Contractor Coordination: Licensed contractors are engaged for permitted work. Training positions are identified within project scope.

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    Workforce Matching: Diversity Geeks coordinates placement of trainees appropriate to project requirements and individual readiness.

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    Project Execution: Rehabilitation proceeds with trainees working supervised hours alongside licensed professionals.

  5. 5

    Completion and Disposition: Completed properties are sold or placed into rental inventory. Training participants receive documentation of hours and skills for portfolio development.

Alignment with City Priorities

This initiative is designed to support municipal housing and workforce objectives. We structure our work to align with established city priorities.

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Property Stabilization

Acquiring and rehabilitating vacant or distressed properties contributes to neighborhood stabilization. Our focus on city disposition properties supports the goal of returning tax-foreclosed housing to productive use.

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Workforce Development

Connecting residents to construction trades addresses workforce pipeline needs while providing pathways to employment. Training occurs on active projects with real deliverables and licensed supervision.

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Neighborhood Reinvestment

Rehabilitated properties increase assessed values, reduce vacancy, and contribute to block-level stabilization. This creates measurable outcomes for reinvestment areas identified by the city.

Workforce Coordination

This initiative separates property development responsibilities from workforce coordination to ensure appropriate focus and accountability in each area.

Workforce Coordination (Operated by Diversity Geeks)

Diversity Geeks serves as the workforce coordination arm for this initiative, allowing Mayfield Properties to focus on property acquisition and redevelopment.

  • Trainee recruitment and readiness screening
  • Placement matching based on project requirements
  • Coordination with training providers and institutions
  • Hours tracking and documentation support
Relationship: Diversity Geeks operates as an affiliated workforce development organization. Mayfield Properties retains responsibility for all property-related decisions, contractor relationships, and project execution.

Documentation and Verification

The following documentation is available upon request for municipal review, due diligence, or partnership evaluation.

  • Entity registration and corporate documentation
  • Insurance certificates (general liability, workers compensation)
  • Contractor licensing verification
  • Project scope and timeline templates
  • Workforce coordination protocols

Contact

Contact Information

Phone
(414) 877-7214
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Workforce Partner
Diversity Geeks
For property disposition inquiries, please reference your proposal number in correspondence.

General Inquiry

For contractors, community organizations, and training providers.