Migrant Education Programs | UMOS, Inc.-National Farmworker Jobs Program
2701 S. Chase Avenue, Suite B, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Eligibility
Must meet all of the following-
-US Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
-Have done farm work in the last two years (e.g., work with crops, corn detailing, orchards, livestock, fishery, poultry, seed production, or other related farm work).
-Family is low income (e.g., receives public assistance or is un/under employed).
-If male and 18 years old or older, is registered with the Selective Service.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
800-279-8667
Voice·
Toll-Free Line
Languages
English and Spanish
Application process
Please call or visit website.
Fees
None
Service area
IL
The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) provides career services, training, youth services, housing, and financial assistance to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents who reside in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
This program helps farmworkers and their dependents acquire the necessary skills to either stabilize their current employment or advance in their agricultural jobs. Additionally, individuals may obtain employment in locally high-demand industries with the goal of gaining higher wages and year-round employment.
UMOS case managers work with clients to assess what their strengths are currently, how they wish to develop professionally, where they can best get the vocational training, and then provide the financial support to ensure clients accomplish these goals.
Last Assured
12/22/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
UMOS Inc National Farmworker Jobs Program
The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) provides career services, training, youth services, housing, and financial assistance to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents who reside in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
This program helps farmworkers and their dependents acquire the necessary skills to either stabilize their current employment or advance in their agricultural jobs. Additionally, individuals may obtain employment in locally high-demand industries with the goal of gaining higher wages and year-round employment.
UMOS case managers work with clients to assess what their strengths are currently, how they wish to develop professionally, where they can best get the vocational training, and then provide the financial support to ensure clients accomplish these goals.