Alysha Schertz

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The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is no longer the state’s best-kept secret. The system’s 49 campuses serving 16 colleges have always been rooted in local relationships, but now, says system president Morna Foy, WTCS operates from a much more high profile position in state government.

Weeks after his historic re-election as governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker visited several technical college campuses throughout the state, emphasizing the System’s vital role in creating more manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin.

As Wisconsin’s education policy priorities increasingly focus on direct workforce development, state universities – especially public institutions – have adapted curriculum accordingly.

Wisconsin is a national leader in high school graduation rates, ACT scores and Advanced Placement results. On the other side of the coin, the state also has high dropout rates for minority children, while businesses and legislators continue to beat the drum about the shortage of Wisconsin workers who have the skills necessary to compete in a global marketplace.

Harley-Davidson Inc.
Milwaukee
www.harley-davidson.com
Industry: Manufacturing
Innovation: Breakout Motorcycle

Steve Laughlin
Chief Executive Officer
Laughlin Constable
Milwaukee
www.laughlinconstable.com

DP Electronic Recycling
Elkhorn
www.dpecycle.com
Industry: Technology, recycling
Innovation: Patent pending process for recycling toxic CRT glass for reuse

Lori Highby
President and owner
Keystone Click
Milwaukee
www.keystoneclick.com
Employees: 8

Graff
Milwaukee
www.graff-faucets.com
Industry: Manufacturing
Innovation: Innovative bath faucets and fixtures

Katherine Gehl
Chief Executive Officer
Gehl Foods
Germantown
www.gehlfoods.com
Employees: 300
Revenue: $249 million