Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
ManpowerGroup: Talent continues to be in short supply
About 36 percent of employers worldwide are struggling to find employees with the skills to fill their open positions, the highest level since 2007, according to the ninth annual Talent Shortage Survey released today by Milwaukee-based workforce solutions firm ManpowerGroup.
New report points to fiscal successes and challenges within MPS
While Milwaukee Public Schools continues to benefit from significant health care savings, the district faces ongoing fiscal challenges as it struggles to boost enrollment and state support, according to a recent report conducted by the Public Policy Forum.
New report points to fiscal successes and challenges within MPS
While Milwaukee Public Schools continues to benefit from significant health care savings, the district faces ongoing fiscal challenges as it struggles to boost enrollment and state support, according to a recent report conducted by the Public Policy Forum.
Brookdale Senior Living to add 200 office jobs in West Allis
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Brookdale Senior Living Inc., an owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the U.S., plans to add 200 corporate office jobs in a $3.9 million expansion of its office in West Allis, located at the Summit Place office complex at 6737 W. Washington St.
MU Law Poll: Governor’s race a dead heat
Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke are tied at 46 percent among registered voters in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, according to data from the latest Marquette Law School Poll released today.
Milwaukee school bus company and food plant in Bristol announce layoffs
Cincinnati-based First Student Inc. plans to eliminate 80 jobs in Milwaukee and Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms LLC plans to close its plant in Bristol, putting 150 employees out of work there, according to the state Department of Workforce Development.
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UWM announces new scholarship program backed by Zilber
After receiving the largest scholarship gift in its history, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health will award up to 16 doctoral and 28 master’s scholarships through the Vera Zilber Public Health Scholars program.
UWM announces new scholarship program backed by Zilber
After receiving the largest scholarship gift in its history, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health will award up to 16 doctoral and 28 master’s scholarships through the Vera Zilber Public Health Scholars program.
Pinstripe & Ochre House changes name
Brookfield-based Pinstripe & Ochre House, a global talent acquisition and management firm, has changed its name to Cielo.
DWD awards grants for school-to-work programs
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has awarded a total of $2.1 million to 30 school-to-work programs across the state.
