Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Wisconsin unemployment rate drops to 3.2% in October
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in October, a two-tenth decline from September’s revised rate of 3.4%.
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center completes expansion
The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center recently completed a building expansion that will allow the facility to serve more students.
Employ Milwaukee’s Skillfull Transitions program awarded $5.3 million in ARPA funding
Employ Milwaukee Inc. was awarded a $5.3 million grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to launch an initiative aimed at connecting traditionally underserved groups to jobs.
