Education & Workforce Development

Wisconsin’s purported “skills gap” is a fallacy, according to a new statistical report by Marc Levine, Ph.D., professor of history, economic development and urban studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.

Washington County could face a severe labor shortage in the coming decade, according to a new retirement survey released by the county.

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the UW-Madison.

The Novo Group Inc., a Milwaukee-based integrated corporate recruitment advisory firm that helps organizations attract top talent, recently surveyed executives and candidates to gain insights from both sides of the hiring equation.

Education reforms to be included in Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s state budget are significant steps forward in terms of educational access, accountability and equity, according to said Tim Sheehy, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).

According to ManpowerGroup's 2012 Talent Shortage Survey results, 49 percent of U.S. employers struggle to fill mission-critical positions. Skilled trades, engineering and IT positions continue to rank among the top 10 most difficult jobs to fill.

Registered nurses with a two-year degree from a Wisconsin technical college can now fully apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

Alverno College is expanding its master of science in nursing program by launching a new mental health nurse practitioner track in fall of 2013.

A Minneapolis couple has donated $8.3 million to the Marquette University’s J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication, Marquette President Scott Pilarz, S.J., announced Wednesday.

A Minneapolis couple has donated $8.3 million to the Marquette University’s J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication, Marquette President Scott Pilarz, S.J., announced today.