County Executive David Crowley issues Public Works Week proclamation

Public Works Week Proclamation

County Executive David Crowley issued a Public Works Week Proclamation and highlighted careers in government on Monday.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaimed May 18 – 24, 2025 as Public Works Week in Milwaukee County at an event at Casimir Pulaski High School on Monday, May 19. 

After the proclamation, students had the opportunity to learn about careers in public works fields at a job and resource fair hosted by the Milwaukee County Departments of Transportation and Parks. 

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"Milwaukee County offers a variety of inspiring career paths, ranging from engineers who help design our highways to seasonal staff who make our parks welcoming to residents and visitors alike," said County Executive Crowley. "By highlighting our public works professionals, it is our goal that more students will consider a career in government service to help build up our community and foster a brighter future for Milwaukee County."

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During the career fair, staff from several Milwaukee County departments spoke to students about jobs in public works. Department of Transportation staff provided hands-on learning experience with highway maintenance equipment, and parks staff shared seasonal job opportunities for students looking for work over the summer.

Students were able to explore large pieces of equipment used to provide public works services, apply for positions with Milwaukee County Parks, and learn about careers in Highway Maintenance, Fleet Management, and Parks.