Education & Workforce Development

Recently, I had the honor of being named chair of a Joint Council Legislative Study Committee that will examine Wisconsin Technical College System funding and governance responsibilities.

Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to close its McDonough, Ga. manufacturing plant and consolidate production in Wauwatosa and New York. The move will create 220 new full-time jobs and about 150 temporary seasonal jobs in Wauwatosa.

Mequon-based Concordia University Wisconsin has named Dr. Sharon Chappy the dean of its School of Nursing.

Mequon-based Concordia University Wisconsin has named Dr. Sharon Chappy the dean of its School of Nursing.

G3 Industries Inc. will close its manufacturing plant at N92 W15966 Megal Drive in Menomonee Falls on November 1, according to a WARN notice filed with the state Department of Workforce Development Friday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average pierced the 17,000 threshold for the first time this morning after another robust national monthly jobs report by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Maurice Thomas, executive director of Teach for America’s Milwaukee branch, has departed the organization to pursue a fellowship that will prepare him to launch his own secondary school in Milwaukee.

“Industry Insight: Career Opportunities in Finance,” the fourth in a series of events to raise awareness about Racine County industries, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Racine County Workforce Development Center, 1717 Taylor Ave.

Maurice Thomas, executive director of Teach for America’s Milwaukee branch, has departed the organization to pursue a fellowship that will prepare him to launch his own secondary school in Milwaukee.

G3 Industries Inc. will close its manufacturing plant at N92 W15966 Megal Drive in Menomonee Falls on November 1, according to a WARN notice filed with the state Department of Workforce Development Friday.