Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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Marquette, Kohler sign formal research partnership agreement
Marquette University has signed a new partnership agreement with Kohler Co. that leaders say will pave the way for more collaborative research between the two institutions.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg
Former Hal Leonard Corp. executives Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg say their desire to see Milwaukee youth flourish motivates their extensive philanthropic endeavors.
Mardak and...
Marquette raises another $47 million toward $750 million campaign target
Marquette University has raised another $47 million over the past eight months toward its $750 million “Time to Rise” campaign goal.
St. Marcus School gets $2.5 million boost for its Harambee campus buildout
Milwaukee philanthropists Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg have issued a $2.5 million matching gift to St. Marcus Lutheran School as it continues to raise funds for its new Harambee campus.
