Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
Workforce Investment Board forms transition committee
As the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board steers forward with its new president and CEO, Earl Buford, the organization has created a transition committee of community and business representatives.
UWM opens new School of Freshwater Sciences
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee opened its state-of-the-art School of Freshwater Sciences building on Friday with a dedication and celebration that drew more than 600 people.
UWM School of Freshwater Sciences makes a big splash
When the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee unveils its expanded School of Freshwater Sciences this week in a two-day grand opening, it will be more than just celebration of the just-completed $53 million project.
Ebenezer appoints board of directors
Ebenezer Child Centers, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit agency that provides early childhood programming and care, has announced its 2014 board of directors.
State seeks Marketplace Governor’s Awards applicants
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is seeking nominations for the 2014 Marketplace Governor’s Awards, which honor minority, woman and service-disabled veteran business owners.
Employers plan to ramp up hiring in Q4
About 24 percent of Wisconsin employers plan to hire in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
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City Year expands Milwaukee presence
City Year Milwaukee is introducing its corps services to Bay View Middle and High School this fall, expanding its presence to nine schools under Milwaukee Public Schools.
‘Get Smarter’ and jumpstart your career
“The Transfer of Knowledge and Power to the Next Generation” will be the theme of the 2014 BizTimes Get Smarter Talent Development Conference.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Back to school 2014
With just how admired teachers are across all communities you wouldn't think a gift box for teachers is needed, but it really is. We live in pretty goofy times. There really are millions being spent every year in a coordinated political attack to undermine the position of respect teachers have earned in our communities.
Concordia expands nursing program
Mequon-based Concordia University Wisconsin has added a program in Sheboygan this fall that allows registered nurses to earn a bachelor of science in nursing.