Education & Workforce Development

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has awarded a total of $2.1 million to 30 school-to-work programs across the state.

When the Cold War ended in the early 90s, and “emerging markets” like Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) began to devise and implement free market reforms, some American theorists and businesspeople expected the world to become increasingly integrated, like a big global village.

After receiving the largest scholarship gift in its history, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health will award up to 16 doctoral and 28 master’s scholarships through the Vera Zilber Public Health Scholars program.

Brookfield-based Pinstripe & Ochre House, a global talent acquisition and management firm, has changed its name to Cielo.

The National Centers for Learning Excellence Inc. has announced it may close its Waukesha, Oconomowoc and West Bend facilities because of a potential end to federal funding it relies on.

Marquette University’s board of trustees has elected John Ferraro chair for a two-year term, according to an announcement the university released on Monday.

The National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute has awarded a $1.6 million grant to The Medical College of Wisconsin to help develop immune cell-based cancer therapies.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has awarded a total of $2.1 million to 30 school-to-work programs across the state.

University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross appointed a 27-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Michael Lovell, who announced on March 26 that he had will become president of Marquette University in Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin Departments of Veterans Affairs, Military Affairs and Workforce Development, along with Hiring our Heroes, will host VetCon: A Veteran Employment and Services Conference on Saturday, May 10, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.