Campbell’s Funds Milwaukee Manufacturing Training Pilot With Per Scholas

Green Bay Appleton, WI, October 15, 2026 —

Campbell’s Company is partnering with nonprofit Per Scholas on a free career-training pilot in Milwaukee aimed at preparing participants for manufacturing jobs. Campbell’s is supporting the program with a $500,000 donation.

The pilot is set to train 25 participants over 15 weeks. The training is intended to prepare them for advanced manufacturing roles described in the program summary as “AI-resistant.” The information provided does not specify which occupations or technical skills the training will cover.

The partnership brings together a company donor and a nonprofit training provider, with the stated goal of connecting participants to work in the manufacturing sector. The program is identified as a pilot, but no start date or schedule for enrollment was provided. Details about how participants will be selected, where classes will take place, or whether the training includes hands-on instruction were also not provided.

The summary does not say whether graduates will receive credentials, be connected with employers, or be guaranteed job interviews or placement. It also does not identify particular manufacturing employers involved in the initiative. The donation amount and planned cohort size are the only reported figures for the program.

Further information about the curriculum, application process, and expected outcomes was not included in the announcement details available. The pilot’s stated scope is limited to free career training for 25 people over 15 weeks in Milwaukee, with Campbell’s funding the effort through its $500,000 donation to support the partnership with Per Scholas.

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