Education & Workforce Development
MARSHFIELD – Stuhr retires as UW-M/WC dean
Patricia Stuhr, the dean and campus executive officer of the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County, announced her retirement on Friday.
Workforce Development department plans to award $2.5 million for school-to-work grants
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced on Thursday its intent to award 45 grants totaling $2.5 million to develop or expand employer-driven training programs that prepare high school pupils for workforce or post-secondary education success in high-demand fields. The grant funding will train up to 1,102 high school students and could involve employment at up to 250 employers.
ADAMS – A-F schools try again on Fine Arts Center
Adams-Friendship Area School District leaders hope the second time will be a charm for a referendum question authorizing the borrowing of money for a Fine Arts Center.
Regional companies named among best Wisconsin workplaces for Millennials
Newaukee on Tuesday revealed the best places in Wisconsin for young professionals to work, after a panel of young professional leaders from across the state vetted nominations submitted by employees.
New Jesuit president to take over Marquette High in 2016
Rev. Michael Marco, S.J., has been named the 11th president of Marquette University High School, following unanimous approval from the Marquette University High School board of directors and the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus.
Workforce agencies creating plan for Wells Fargo workers
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board this morning met to form a plan to help the 1,000 Milwaukee workers Wells Fargo & Co. will lay off in July.
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YPWeek Wisconsin adds two new cities
Wisconsin’s first-ever large scale YPWeek program has continued to pique the interest of cities across the state as Sheboygan and Fond du Lac draw their young professional networks into the lineup of events.
New Jesuit president to take over Marquette High in 2016
Rev. Michael Marco, S.J., has been named the 11th president of Marquette University High School, following unanimous approval from the Marquette University High School board of directors and the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus.
Lovell to discuss future of Marquette at Newsmaker Luncheon
The Milwaukee Press Club will present a Newsmaker Luncheon featuring Marquette University president Michael Lovell on Wednesday, April 22.
Employers have a stake in the urgent need for mental health care
Mental health conditions affect millions of Americans, with more than 25 percent of people in any given year experiencing some kind of anxiety, depression or other condition, according to Mental Health America.
The ensuing fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sadness and more not only impact personal lives, but also carry over into professional lives with a loss of concentration, absenteeism and short-term disability.
Mental health conditions strike many Americans in their productive working years, and the results are so severe that World Health Organization research shows mental health conditions cause greater disability than cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes.
The ensuing fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sadness and more not only impact personal lives, but also carry over into professional lives with a loss of concentration, absenteeism and short-term disability.
Mental health conditions strike many Americans in their productive working years, and the results are so severe that World Health Organization research shows mental health conditions cause greater disability than cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes.
