1. Driving the training that keeps you running.

2. 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.

3. Committee Structure  WATEA Board Members Executive Officers ○ Marketing & Membership ○ Legislation ○ Training & Workforce Development ○ Wheels to Work ○ Education ○ Fundraising  Wheels to Work Advisory Board Loans Community Relation Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Education Policy Fundraising

4. 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

5. Wheels to Work Process Individuals are introduced to Wheels to Work Referring agencies assist applicants in completing the program application. Applicants attend the Money Smart Program at Marathon County Extension.

6. Process continued... After course work complete: Mobility Manager reviews the completed application Wheels to Work Advisory Board meets to review the Mobility Manager’s recommendations making the final determination on the application and program placement. Program Placement

7. Program 1 Vehicle Repairs Program 2 Donated Vehicles Program 3 Vehicle Loan Tier 1: no interest loan Tier 2: low interest loan

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Program 3: Vehicle Loan  Tier 1: Program Funded Loan Financed with program income Interest free Administration fee Payments not processed through credit bureau. Lien on vehicle through WATEA Wheels to Work Available 1 time only per participant.  Tier 2: Guaranteed Loan Loan 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.

12. 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.

13. Process continued... Program Participants attend Maintenance class Repayment agreement is signed. Participant receives repaired, donated, or purchased vehicle.

14. Eliminate the barrier of unreliable transportation to and from work to promote family sustaining employment and independence... Through our Wheels to Work partnership.

16. Contact Us www.watea.org Becky Kopp (715) 261-8719 bkopp@fsc-corp.org