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The Milwaukee branch of the American Welding Society has established a new national scholarship for those who want to attend school for welding or welding engineering.

*Saturday, Jan. 12, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will hold a new volunteer orientation for individuals interested in donating their...

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine campus opened Monday, a week after acquiring the former Countryside Humane Society in Racine.

Mary Haynor, president and chief executive officer of Brown Deer-based Horizon Home Care & Hospice, has been elected secretary of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for 2013 and 2014.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter is accepting nominations and applications for its second annual Milwaukee’s Finest Campaign, which recognizes proactive young professionals throughout Milwaukee who strive to be leaders and make a difference.

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and community organizations are reaching out to the community for volunteer mentors to assist young, at-risk men of color through a new campaign initiative called “Saving Our Sons – I will not die young.”

Ability Connection (AC), a program under Milwaukee-based IndependenceFirst, is seeking volunteers to train people with disabilities for careers in Information Technology (IT).

The latest federal government data shows Wisconsin’s job growth is still lagging the U.S. average, with experts suggesting the reasons range from pre-recall election paralysis to reliance on manufacturing to shortages of skilled workers.

“We think one of the more important benefits going into the future will be for employers to provide access...

Mary Haynor, president and chief executive officer of Brown Deer-based Horizon Home Care & Hospice, has been elected secretary of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for 2013 and 2014.