Operation Fresh Start

📣 Applications Are Open Today for CareerPoint Early Childhood Education!

Young adults ages 18–24 can now apply for CareerPoint, a program designed to prepare young professionals for success and connect them to career-track employment in high-demand industries.

Through this 6-week professional development program, participants will learn new concepts, strengthen workplace skills, and earn a stipend while preparing for careers in Early Childhood Education.

🗓 Cohort Dates: April 27 – June 4
⏰ Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – Noon
📅 Application Window: Open now until April 2

Participants will receive:
✅ A stipend during weeks 3 and 6
✅ First Aid & CPR Certification (Adults, Children, Infants)
✅ Introduction to the Child Care Profession Certification
✅ Safe Sleep Ambassador Certification
✅ Abusive Head Trauma Certification
✅ Mandated Reporter Certification
✅ A paid work experience with Reach Dane

CareerPoint is built in partnership with local training providers and employers to help young people explore careers and gain the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. Participants will also have opportunities to interview with employment partners once training is complete.

📌 Eligibility: Applicants must be 18–24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Apply today and take the next step toward your career!

🎥 Thank You, WMTV 15 News!

A big thank you to WMTV 15 News for joining us at our Growing Our Future Campaign launch event and for the wonderful coverage highlighting the impact of Operation Fresh Start.

Additional thanks to Ascendium Education Group and The Creative Company for helping us with PR!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share how close we are to reaching our $5.5 million campaign goal and how this investment will expand opportunities for young adults in Dane County to earn their diplomas, gain job skills, and build strong futures.

We appreciate your support in helping tell the story of our participants and the community that believes in them.

📺 Watch the coverage here:
https://www.wmtv15news.com/video/2026/03/14/operation-fresh-start-close-goal/

Operation Fresh Start close to goal The non-profit announced its close to reaching $5.5 million after receiving immediate funding from local partners.