Education & Workforce Development
State to authorize vocational diplomas
Legislation giving school boards new tools for the development of vocational skills curricula was approved by the Wisconsin Assembly on a bi-partisan vote Wednesday and is on its way to Gov. Scott Walker's desk.
Servant Leadership can change your company
James C. Hunter will headline the upcoming Servant Leadership Conference in Milwaukee.
Whitewater Innovation Center provides business launching pad
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater officials believed a technology park and business incubator would be a great opportunity to encourage entrepreneurship and keep its graduates in the area, so they jumped at the chance to build it.
Educational collaborations will be goal of Waukesha County listening sessions
State Rep. Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee) and Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas are teaming up to host listening sessions to seek public input on Waukesha County's higher education.
Junior Achievement Launches New Education Center
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin recently opened the JA Kohl's Education Center, a facility that will house the new JA BizTown hands-on learning environment, as well as the JA Finance Park sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Oak Hill Business Partners helps clients pursue growth
Erik Owen, president and founder of Brookfield-based Oak Hill Business Partners of Brookfield, started the company in 2009 to...
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Problem solvers
Strategy and business development have become even more crucial in the post-Great Recession economic landscape. According to Deborah Seeger, co-founder and vice president of operations at Brookfield-based Patina Solutions, the new normal has forced many companies to reconsider their business development goals and strategic initiatives on a problem solving level.
Tempo offers new development series for executives
Tempo Milwaukee recently launched a new professional development series for its members and their guests....
Loftus brings ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ to Stritch
James Loftus was recently named the new president of Cardinal Stritch University in Glendale.
Carroll University to open graduate center in fall
Carroll University will open the Carroll University Center for Graduate Studies this fall. The center will host classes for the graduate phase of the physical therapy program, masters of business administration (MBA) and masters of software engineering. The center also will host some graduate classes in education.
