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The Chamber provides several programs that assist in growing and retaining talented workforce already in place, as well as partnering with our schools to develop future talent.
Leadership Moving Forward (LMF) is a content-based leadership program offered through the Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. LMF was developed to strengthen personal and professional leadership and teach students of the program the necessary skills to lead, connect and navigate change within their organizations & their communities.
MTCE Information
The Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo, established in 2008, is an educational manufacturing trade show held each October. The MCE is geared toward middle school students, high school students, parents and educators. The purpose of the Expo is to introduce 21st century manufacturing to its audience and to raise scholarship dollars for graduating seniors from the Menomonee Falls, Germantown and Hamilton school districts.
MTCE Mission: The mission of the Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo is to assist in the development of a future workforce by raising student awareness of the companies and opportunities in the local manufacturing industry and the corresponding educational pathways.
To Date over 6.400 people have attended the MTCE and scholarship dollars, in excess of $30,000 in highschool scholarships have been raised.
Scholarship Information
We are thrilled to announce that in 2025, the chamber will be giving away up to $12,000 in scholarship for students through 2 separate opportunities.
Scholarship Deadline is May 1, 2025
Developing Workforce Scholarship
As part of our commitment to supporting talent development in the business communities we serve, The Chamber awards scholarships to local students who actively contribute to the workforce.
In 2025, The Chamber will award up to three (3) scholarships of $2,000 each to individuals who are currently employed or serve as regular volunteers and plan to continue their education in Summer or Fall 2025. Applicants may already be enrolled in a program, regardless of the number of years completed, but must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below.
Scholarship Categories
- Menomonee Falls High School Graduate (Class of 2025 or earlier)
- Hamilton High School Graduate (Class of 2025 or earlier)
- Current Student Affiliated with a Chamber Member
- Must be enrolled in a formal program at a two-year or four-year college.
- Must have a direct connection to a current Chamber member as an employee of a Chamber member business, dependent of an employee, or regular volunteer of a Chamber member. Note: This does not apply to customers of Chamber businesses.
- For a list of current Chamber members, visit www.gmfschamber.com.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be currently employed or serve as a regularly scheduled volunteer.
- Must be pursuing a formal education at a two-year or four-year college or technical school and be enrolled for Summer or Fall 2025.
- Must be a graduate of Menomonee Falls or Hamilton School District (Class of 2025 or earlier) and/or affiliated with a Chamber member through employment, dependent status, or volunteer work.
- Must complete the full application, including a thoughtful essay questions.
Additional Details
- Recipients must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship.
- Scholarships are awarded as a one-time, lump-sum payment.
- Checks will be issued no later than August 1, 2025. A valid mailing address must be provided.
- Applicants may only receive one Developing Workforce Scholarship per year but are eligible to apply in future years.
- Applications will not be retained year over year; a new application is required each year.
- Chamber staff and their dependents are not eligible.
- This scholarship is based on workforce contribution, not academic merit.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Applicants can apply for the developing workforce scholarship by completing this application.
Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo Scholarship
The Chamber offers a variety of programs designed to help grow and retain a talented workforce. One key initiative is the Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo (MTCE), held each fall in conjunction with the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce.
To support students pursuing careers in the industry, The Chamber will award up to three (3) $2,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors who have attended the MTCE and plan to continue their education in manufacturing or the trades.
Scholarship Awards:
- 1 scholarship for a graduating Menomonee Falls High School senior
- 1 scholarship for a graduating Hamilton High School senior
- 1 scholarship for a graduating senior from any school district who attended the MTCE
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have attended the MTCE in high school (verified with the schools upon selection)
- Must be pursuing a career in manufacturing or the trades and enrolling in formal education
- Must complete the scholarship application in its entirety
- Winners must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship
Additional Details:
- Scholarship payments will be issued as a one-time lump sum
- Checks will be mailed no later than August 1, 2025 (mailing address required)
- Applicants may only receive one MTCE Scholarship in their lifetime
- Chamber staff and their dependents are not eligible
Applications are open until May 1, 2025.
Applicants can apply for the MTCE scholarship by completing this application.