Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
UWM Research Foundation licenses wind turbine technology
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation has entered a licensing agreement to develop and bring to market wind turbine technology for Texas-based Dynamic Blade Technologies Inc.
County board ponders minimum wage hike referendum
Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey introduced a resolution Thursday calling for a county-wide advisory referendum asking voters if they support increasing the state minimum wage from the current $7.25 per an hour to $10.10 per hour.
OSHA proposes $449,680 fine for Fontarome Chemical
Fontarome Chemical Inc., a flavor, fragrance and pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer that had operated in St. Francis, has been cited for 23 safety and health violations—including seven willful, one repeat and 15 serious—by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company has been placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, and the citations carry proposed penalties of $449,680, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday.
Wisconsin job market ranks among best in the nation
The job markets of Wisconsin and metropolitan Milwaukee rank among the best in the nation, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
Notre Dame Schools to expand
Notre Dame Schools of Milwaukee plans to expand its primary school after purchasing the former Grace Hmong Alliance Church, located at 1418 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee, for $1.4 million.
Notre Dame Schools to expand
Notre Dame Schools of Milwaukee plans to expand its primary school after purchasing the former Grace Hmong Alliance Church located at 1418 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee.
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MSOE to bolster business skills of nurses
Milwaukee School of Engineering will roll out a Master of Science in Nursing: Health Care Systems Management program this fall to prepare nurse leaders to maneuver the growing complexity of health care environments.
MSOE to bolster business skills of nurses
Milwaukee School of Engineering will roll out a Master of Science in Nursing: Health Care Systems Management program this fall to prepare nurse leaders to maneuver the growing complexity of health care environments.
Study shows flexible hours important to retention
Close to half of Wisconsin business owners and executives recently surveyed believe that offering flexible work hours is among the best strategies to retain top talent.
GE Healthcare to lay off 90
GE Healthcare Monitoring Solutions will lay off 90 employees from its location at 8200 W. Tower Ave. in Milwaukee.
