Education & Workforce Development
Learn about strategies for education and workforce development in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
Region’s college presidents urge Barrett to allow in-person instruction this fall
The presidents of 14 southeastern Wisconsin colleges and universities are urging Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to allow in-person instruction on their campuses this fall, according to a copy of a letter obtained by BizTimes Milwaukee.
Goodwill VP Angela Adams on organization’s D&I strategy
BizTimes associate editor Lauren Anderson recently spoke with Angela Adams, vice president of community relations for Goodwill Industries of...
MATC launches debt scholarship program
Milwaukee Area Technical College is launching a program to help returning students repay past-due balances for their college expenses.
Marcus Corp. to lay off 410 workers at Wisconsin hotels
Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp. plans to lay off 397 workers at four Wisconsin hotels as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamstring the restaurant and hospitality industries.
Focus on the future of manufacturing, workforce and housing during Washington County 2035
When preparing for the uncertainty that lies ahead, your plan doesn’t matter as much as your philosophy, said futurist...
Northwestern Mutual backs All-In Milwaukee’s college completion program
Northwestern Mutual has pledged $1.6 million to support All-In Milwaukee’s college completion and career placement program.
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New partnership with Herzing will offer ‘on-ramp’ for prospective Marquette students
Herzing University and Marquette University have formed a partnership that will allow students to complete their first year of...
Marquette unveils cost-cutting plan to address budget shortfall
Marquette University is suspending its employer contributions to the university's retirement plan, reducing leaders' salaries and implementing other cost-cutting measures to close current and future budget shortfalls.
Tommy Thompson appointed interim UW System president
Former Republican Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson will serve as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System, the Board...
GE Foundation grant will fund six innovation labs at MPS schools
A GE Foundation grant will support the creation of six digital fabrication labs at Milwaukee Public Schools.
