Education & Workforce Development
Marquette University plans $80 million wellness and recreation facility
Marquette University president Michael Lovell announced plans Thursday for an $80 million wellness and recreation development on the southwestern edge of campus.
Milwaukee business, education leaders say state surplus funds should be directed to K-12 schools
Some Milwaukee business and education leaders are asking Gov. Tony Evers and state lawmakers to dedicate a portion of the state’s projected surplus to increase funding for Wisconsin's K-12 schools.
ManpowerGroup’s Michelle Nettles: As ‘users’ of Milwaukee’s education system, businesses must invest in it
This interview is part of our ongoing focus on K-12 education in Milwaukee this month. Read more of our...
Marcus Lemonis donating $15 million to Marquette to create Center for Student Success
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis, a Marquette University alumnus and star of “The Renovator” on HGTV and “The Profit” on CNBC, and his wife, Bobbi, are donating $15 million to the university to create the Lemonis Center for Student Success on the MU campus.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School to open freestanding high school in former MPS building
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School, a high-performing public charter school serving middle and high school students, plans to open a freestanding high school campus in a former elementary school building on the city’s far northwest side.
Report: Expansion of high-skilled immigration could address Wisconsin’s tech labor shortage
Wisconsin has an increasing number of tech jobs becoming available, but not enough people to fill these positions. However, looking to the state's population of immigrant workers could provide a possible solution.
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CNBC star Marcus Lemonis issues $5 million giving challenge for Marquette
Camping World chief executive officer and TV personality Marcus Lemonis this week issued a $5 million giving challenge in support of Marquette University.
New program will teach tech skills to ex-offenders seeking work following incarceration
Milky Way Tech Hub and The Way Out (a Milwaukee-based, non-bias employment platform) are launching a joint program aimed at educating individuals returning home from incarceration and giving them the skills in technology they need to successfully find work.
Supporting our future workforce and high-quality education
Education is a subject with which we’ve been deeply connected for many years – as parents of four uniquely...
Viewpoints: Supporting charter schools will improve life outcomes for Milwaukee children
Public charter schools are a critical part of Milwaukee’s education ecosystem. Unique attributes of the charter school model unlock...