UMOS, Inc.

We've already gathered more than 800 toys for Breakfast With Santa. The works continues straight up until Sunday, Dec. 13 in Santa's Workshop, otherwise known as the UMOS Board Room.

'Tis the season for Breakfast With Santa! In 2024, we gave out more than 1,300 free gifts to area children, and McDonald's is back on board with hotcake gift cards for all. Please join us on Dec. 13 for this time-honored holiday UMOS event!

UMOS welcomes the bipartisan agreement to end the federal government Shutdown. We understand that this period has tested the resilience of our workforce and strained critical programs, including everyone’s well-being. However, it also presents a crucial opportunity to reset, refocus, and rebuild around shared priorities that drive our nation forward.

Recent accomplishments in the Social Services Department ...

A note from our President & CEO, José Martinez: "The 14th Annual Latino Family Expo & Festival, presented by El Conquistador Latino Newspaper, took place on Sunday, October 26, 2025. It was a vibrant event where I had the chance to meet NFL Football Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler, who inspires with his community service. The Health Fair portion offered free flu shots from Walgreens and wellness checks by Anthem. Various community organizations participated, offering information and fun trick-or-treating opportunities. I enjoyed visiting the booths, connecting with UMOS employees, and meeting Telemundo’s Miguel Ramirez. Special thanks to Congresswoman Gwen Moore, State Representative Ortiz Velez, and Common Council President Jose Perez for their support. Shoutout to Perfecto Rivera, Dr. Nelson Soler, Jacqueline Zeledon, Marty Calderon, Dulce Sierra, and fellow UMOS Board Members Nedda Avila and Rita Saavedra. Finally, a big thank you to Victor Huyke and Carmen Lerma for organizing such a fantastic event!”

What a day on Friday for UMOS! We received the 2025 Ohtli Award from the Mexican Government, and honored so many at our annual corporation awards and luncheon. Among the many recipients included our corporate sponsor of the year, Sam's Club; our employer of the year, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino; our corporate citizen of the year, Target; and our UMOS employee of the year, Thomas Perry. We also recognized the milestones of years of service among our own staff ... and participated in a day full of insightful team building. Too many guests and speakers to acknowledge all in just one post, but we appreciate the kind words from County Executive David Crowley, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and more! Here are just a few of the new memories we built!

So many applicants came out today to check out the outstanding opportunities to become correctional officers with Milwaukee County. They interviewed on the spot, and qualified applicants left with a conditional job offer.

It's a productive week, as UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) staff from Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin come together for training on new policies from (DOL) Department of Labor and workshop best practices. Did you know that UMOS has been providing NFJP services for 60 years? We make major impacts in both youth and adults with career services, training, youth services, housing, and financial assistance.

The Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee has announced that it will award UMOS, Inc. with the 2025 Ohtli Award at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 24. UMOS's fifth President and CEO, José Martinez, will receive the honor on the agency’s behalf. The Ohtli Award (Reconocimiento Ohtli) is granted by the Institute of Mexicans Living Abroad (IME) from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It honors those who strengthen relations with the Mexican community that resides outside Mexico. "The Ohtli is the highest award that the Government of Mexico confers to those individuals or organizations whose service opens up paths for Mexican communities abroad to grow and thrive,” said Ambassador Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Head Consul of Mexico in Milwaukee. “The distinction is bestowed upon UMOS to recognize the organization's 60-year trajectory to benefit migrant workers and their families in the United States." Martinez will accept the award at the UMOS annual corporate luncheon event, held at the Italian Community Center on October 24. https://lnkd.in/gM4VgqkY

Looking for a career opportunity in law enforcement with outstanding pay and benefits? Join us at UMOS (Suite A) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to apply for Correctional Officer positions with Milwaukee County. These are outstanding opportunities for anyone that: - Is 19+ years old - Has no felonies, nor violent misdemeanors - Has a GED/high school diploma - Can pass a drug screen Applicants will have an opportunity to interview on the spot and walk away with a conditional job offer!