Education & Workforce Development
Report: UWM faces daunting financial challenges
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lags its peers nationally in revenue and enrollment, creating a concerning financial outlook for the institution, according to a new report.
New real estate industry-led program introduces students of color to career opportunities
A new program brought to Milwaukee by NAIOP Wisconsin, Marquette University and other industry leaders aims to demonstrate to high school students of color the abundance of career opportunities in real estate.
Wisconsin added 8,400 private sector jobs in June
Wisconsin employers added 8,400 private sector jobs from May to June and the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9%, according to data released by the Department of Workforce Development on Thursday.
Evers allocates $130 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for workforce programs
Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is allocating $130 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act for three programs to address workforce issues in the state.
Johnson Controls commits $15 million to community college HVAC programs
Johnson Controls said it is investing $15 million over the next five years to support nonprofit community colleges.
Marquette names Marko Bastl as next director of its supply chain management center
Marquette University has named Marko Bastl as its next director of its Center for Supply Chain Management.
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Sendik’s looking to hire for 275 jobs
Sendik's Food Market announced plans to hire 275 employees company-wide.
The Milwaukee-based grocer will host a job fair on Wednesday,...
Herzing University awarded $2 million federal grant to train more mental health professionals
Herzing University was recently award a nearly $2 million federal grant for a new mental health-focused nurse practitioner program.
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Aug Prep plans $42 million expansion to become city’s largest single-campus school
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, a private K4-12 school founded by HUSCO International chairman Gus Ramirez and his family, unveiled plans Thursday for a $42 million expansion at its campus on Milwaukee’s south side.Â
Region’s health care grads earning higher degrees, but fewer available to fill entry-level jobs
While southeastern Wisconsin is seeing an increase in the number of students completing their bachelor’s and higher in health science fields, fewer students are attaining credentials needed for in-demand entry-level health care jobs, a new report says.