Education & Workforce Development
Next UW prez should be seasoned executive
The search for a replacement for Kevin Reilly as UW System president gives the board of regents a chance to take a hard look at where the system finds itself in a rapidly changing world.
Walker awards $1.8 million in YA grants
Gov. Scott Walker has awarded $1.8 million to the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program for grants that are used to train high school juniors and seniors.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Employers pluck skilled students before they graduate
One of the challenges for Pete Rettler and the West Bend campus of Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) is keeping students through the end of their education programs.
Piatt will be next president at Messmer
After completing a nationwide search, Messmer Catholic Schools announced Wednesday the hiring of James Piatt as its new president to oversee the school’s 1,600 students at its three campuses.
Employers are picking off skilled students before they graduate
One of the issues for Pete Rettler and the West Bend campus of Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) is keeping students through the end of their education programs.
Total Quality Plastics closes
Total Quality Plastics Inc. in North Prairie has closed its doors, leaving all 32 employees out of work.
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Businesses must embrace the multi-generational workforce
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce's Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) recently hosted a panel discussion about "Creating and Igniting a Multi-Generational Workplace."
Mount Mary celebrates centennial with name change
Mount Mary College, located in Milwaukee, has changed its name to Mount Mary University.
UW-Whitewater to provide doctor of business degrees
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will become the only AACSB International-accredited university in Wisconsin to offer a doctor of business administration (DBA) degree, under a plan approved by the UW System Board of Regents.
GPS moves to Butler
GPS Education Partners has moved its corporate offices to 13000 W. Silver Spring Drive in Butler. The new offices opened on Monday.
