OUR JOURNEY
WAGET started as a network of innovators and public-spirited persons in 2010. It often used environmental protection and cultural respect as themes. It worked under different names and with different partners. In 2015 it officially became WAGET and moved its focus to Milwaukee. WAGET is a 501 c 3 organization and registered with the state Dept. of Financial Institutions
OUR MISSION
To connect, support and encourage new generations in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the World.
We believe in the power of individuals to create better societies for persons of all ages, especially youths. We achieve together things we cannot do alone.
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We believe in a collective impact approach where everyone works together for shared goals while maintaining their identities and mindful of their interests. All ages, races, genders, cultures are called to lift each other up.
COMMUNITY
Our
Partners
We would like to extend a special thank you to our partners. Their support plays an essential role in the success of WAGET.
Partner Highlight
The Boldt Company is a fourth-generation family and employee-owned construction services firm. At Boldt, our focus goes beyond building great things. It’s bringing together extraordinary people, places, and ideas to blaze new trails and improve tomorrow’s landscape. Boldt is committed to the greater Milwaukee community by providing opportunities for area youth to explore career options in the field of construction. Boldt is proud to support WAGET as we develop the next generation of Boldt builders.
Partner Highlight
Near West Side Partners, Inc. (NWSP) is a non-profit organization founded through the support of five anchor institutions: Advocate Aurora Health, Harley-Davidson, Marquette University, Molson Coors, and Potawatomi Business Development Corporation. NWSP’s Board of Directors and Working Teams comprise institutional stakeholders, civic leaders, and residents.
Together, these groups work toward a collective goal to make the Near West Side a great place to live, work, play and stay by revitalizing and sustaining thriving business and residential corridors.
Meet Our Board Team in 2025-Updating
Since 2002 Leadership has been:
Motivating American & International students through campfire diplomacy
Connecting teachers, coaches & students for Olympic preperations
Organizing cultural and environmental exchanges in Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin
Introducing new ideas to education, government, agriculture & industry
Hosting sister-state and sister-community experiences and performances
Challenging governments, organizations and citizens to "think outside the box"
