Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
Associated Bank opens Center for Professional Development at RiverCenter building
As Associated Bank nears completion of the redevelopment of the RiverCenter building in downtown Milwaukee, it has officially opened the Associated Bank Center for Professional Development on the third floor.
Lakeland University to open downtown Sheboygan location
Lakeland University plans to open a new hub for experiential learning and entrepreneurship at the Jake’s Café building in downtown Sheboygan.
Milwaukee Academy of Science celebrates completion of $1.7 million gym
Milwaukee Academy of Science staff and supporters celebrated on Thursday the opening of the school’s new $1.7 million gymnasium, the second of a two-phased expansion of its near west side campus.
Fotsch Family Foundation gives $7 million for Marquette leadership development center
The Fotsch Family Foundation is providing a $7 million gift to support a new leadership center within Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering.
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.
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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.
