WATEA Making a difference in
the community. Engaging youth in
career exploration & opportunity.
Assisting incumbent worker training & development.
Collaborating business & education partnership to align resources.
Committee Structure WATEA Board
MembersExecutive Officers
○ Marketing & Membership
○ Legislation○ Training & Workforce
Development○ Wheels to Work○ Education○ Fundraising
Wheels to Work Advisory BoardLoansCommunity RelationVehicle Repairs &
MaintenanceEducationPolicyFundraising
Wheels to Work Advisory Board Forward Service Corporation: Marcia Christiansen UW Extension Marathon Co.: Jackie Carattini The Women’s Community: Tara Gladowski Olson Tire & Auto Service: Kent Olson Catholic Charities: Deb Hoppa Salvation Army: Nicole Klingesmith St. Anne’s Catholic Church: Carole Luetmer City of Wausau: Heather Wessling BA & Esther Greenheck: Pam Coenen Northcentral Technical College: Suzi Mathias & Matt Klug Ruder Ware: Stewart Etten US Bank: Stephanie Pacey Valley Community Credit Union: Brad Buettner SUN Printing: Karla Kieffer CARQUEST: Guy Flora
Program 1: Vehicle Repair Clients vehicle is
inspected at WATEA Wheels to Work participating facility.
Client’s vehicle is repaired at WATEA Wheels to Work participating facilities utilizing a discounted labor rate.
Parts are purchased at a discounted rate.
Vehicle Repair continued. . .
OR Client’s vehicle will be serviced at
participating school facilities as a learning experience.
Mentoring occurs between school and partnering agencies.
Vehicle will be re-inspected and certified by originating service facility.
Program 2: Vehicle Donation Vehicles donated to the program are
inspected and/or repaired at participating facilities.
Vehicle repair costs are kept low using discounted labor and parts.
Donor receives tax credit for fair market value.
Road ready vehicle re-donated to client for program costs.
Program 3: Vehicle Loan Tier 1: Program Funded
LoanFinanced with program
incomeInterest freeAdministration fee Payments not processed
through credit bureau.Lien on vehicle through
WATEA Wheels to WorkAvailable 1 time only per
participant.
Tier 2: Guaranteed LoanLoan financed through
participating lender.Secured to financial
institutions using program dollars.
Market interest rate.Administration fee waived.Loan activity recorded with
credit bureau.Participant eligible more than
one time.
Loan Features For Both Tiers Maximum vehicle loan of $4,000. Maximum loan payment 30 months. Full Coverage insurance required. Vehicle purchase from participating WI
licensed dealership.
Eliminate the barrier of unreliable transportation to and from work to promote family sustaining employment and independence. . .
Through our Wheels to Work partnership.
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