Event Details

Thursday, February 27, 2025

2:00-6:30 PM
Italian Community Center

Registration Open

$60/person
Save $10 if you register by January 29th.

Milwaukee Education Spotlight

We’re in this together

Get involved in shaping the direction of your future workforce by attending the Milwaukee Education Spotlight. As a business leader, you hold a vital responsibility in shaping a strong future workforce. By actively engaging in education, you’re not only investing in your company’s future but also supporting the educators who are preparing the skilled talent of tomorrow – talent that could soon be driving
success in your organization.

Leaders do not just spectate, they participate!

Keynote Conversation

  • Tim Gerend, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northwestern Mutual

State of Education in Milwaukee

  • Colleston Morgan Jr., Executive Director, City Forward Collective

Panel Discussion:

What does it take to increase educational opportunity?

  • Hans Dawson, Owner and President, Lannon Stone Products; Board Member, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
  • Dr. Syneathia LaGrant, VP, Global Head of Talent Management and Capabilities, ManpowerGroup
  • Aaron Lippman, CEO, Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
  • Mike Roemer, Principal, Reagan IB High School

Panel Moderator:
JoAnne Anton, President & CEO, Herb Kohl Philanthropies

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Following the presentations, join school, organization and business leaders for roundtable discussions to learn more about how to better prepare our future workforce.
The following organizations will be hosting discussions:
  • Carmen High School / GPS Education Partners
  • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
  • Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy / Pearls For Teen Girls
  • Hmong American Peace Academy / SecureFutures
  • Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School / Craftsman with Character
  • LUMIN Schools / Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee Academy of Science / SHARP Literacy
  • Notre Dame School of Milwaukee / Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
  • Pathways High / Teach For America
  • Rocketship Public Schools / Ignite Child Development
  • Ronald Reagan High School / All-In Milwaukee
  • Seeds of Health / Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
  • Seton Catholic Schools / FIRE Foundation of Milwaukee
  • St. Augustine Preparatory Academy / Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
  • St. Marcus School / Center For Urban Teaching
  • Summit Education Association

Interested in a Table?

Become a Table Captain!

 

Lead the charge for education advocacy by inviting your network to the event and collectively boost community involvement in high-quality education. Includes a table of 10 and logo recognition + more.

 

Click here for more information or if you are ready, PURCHASE A TABLE PACKAGE.

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