Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
Advocate Aurora, WWBIC deploy loans to support two Milwaukee businesses’ growth
In late 2019, Advocate Aurora Health announced a $50 million commitment over five years to address disparities that affect health outcomes in Wisconsin and Illinois communities.
Business lessons learned in 2021: Chris Miskel, Sheryl Hopkins, Michael Evans, Vicki Martin and Karl Robe
Editor’s note: We asked Milwaukee-area business leaders to reflect on how they navigated their businesses through the challenges of...
Want to build a talent pipeline? These Milwaukee programs are starting early
By the time a student graduates from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee, it’s possible they already have experience...
UWM retains its top research status amid financial strains
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has maintained its designation as an “R1” research institution, a status that its ongoing financial challenges have threatened.
UWM partnering with Region of Choice companies to provide 100 paid student internships
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced plans to place 100 students from underrepresented populations in paid internships with Milwaukee-area corporations over the next two years.
Gateway Technical College, Boys & Girls Clubs awarded millions for workforce development programs
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced today the recipients of nearly $60 million in federal funds, from the American Rescue Plan Act, aimed at developing long-term solutions to the state’s workforce challenges.
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Tip sheet: Best practices for reskilling
Ongoing changes in technology and the way people work call for new strategies to address the need for new...
Charter school planned at the Wisconsin International Academy campus
A charter school that is set to be authorized by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is planning to operate on the Wisconsin International Academy campus in Wauwatosa.
Marquette alumni couple launches $10 million challenge gift to integrate campus health and wellness services
An anonymous couple is committing $10 million to improve Marquette University’s campus health and wellness services.
Nadellas’ gift will fund full-ride UWM scholarships for some Milwaukee high school students
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced it will offer multiple full-ride scholarships for Milwaukee students pursuing tech-related degrees next fall.
