Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual


7.3.0 Trial Employment Match Program (TEMP)

The Trial Employment Match Program (TEMPTEMPTrial Employment Match Program) placement is a W-2W-2Wisconsin Works employment position that provides subsidized work for applicants or ongoing W-2 participants. An individual working in a TEMP job earns at least minimum wage, and the W-2 agency subsidizes all or a portion of the hourly wages paid to the individual by the employer.

A TEMP job can last for a maximum of six months with an opportunity for a three-month extension. (See 7.3.5.1.2)

A custodial parent may participate in more than one TEMP job but may not exceed a total of 24 months of participation in the TEMP placement. (See 7.3.6)

A noncustodial parent meeting eligibility for W-2 case management services (see 7.5.1) may participate in only one TEMP job, provided that the NCPNCPNoncustodial Parent has not exceeded the 24-month TEMP time limit. (See 7.3.6)