Education & Workforce Development

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.

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

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

Bryant & Stratton College has established a hospitality management degree program at its downtown Milwaukee campus to help develop a workforce that can serve the business needs of Milwaukee’s hotels, restaurants, conventions and tourism market.

Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup reported fourth quarter net earnings of $53.3 million, or 68 cents per share, down from $63.6 million, or 78 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.