Education & Workforce Development
Department of Labor proposes new changes to overtime law
The DOL has asked for public comment on the proposed rule’s language for periodic review to update the salary threshold.
Apprenticeship: A Wisconsin tradition
Wisconsin has nearly 14,000 active apprentices working for approximately 2,500 employers.
Marketing Wisconsin, incentives and immigration among recommendations in WMC workforce report
Future Wisconsin Project report includes 30 suggestions for state.
UW-Madison, Medical College lead round two winners of Foxconn contest
Mobility, energy and environment top areas of interest.
Marquette gets $1 million to support Women Business Leader speaker series
Will feature ManpowerGroup's Becky Frankiewicz on March 21.
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Zilber Family Foundation gives $2.5 million to support UWM’s School of Public Health
Brings foundation's total support for univeristy to $12 million.
New $130 million UWM chemistry building included in Evers’ capital budget proposal
Also proposes funds for student union renovation, Klotsche Center addition.
Donors pledge $2.5 million for MSOE’s comp sci hall
Will outfit the building with technology, classroom spaces.
Apprenticeship: Return on investment
Apprentices fill the skills gap left by departing employees and are more likely to remain working for the employer sponsoring their training.