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Recovering Businesses Find a Dearth of Skilled Workers
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It may seem an excellent problem to have - the challenge of managing a business through a period of rapid growth, especially in a struggling industry.
But Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO of Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems and winner of the 2011 Manufacturer of the Year award for the state's biggest companies, said success comes with its own unique pitfalls to avoid. |
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Wisconsin Covenant Foundation Now Accepting Applications for WI Workforce Partnership Grant
State's Technical Colleges, Advanced Manufacturing Employers Encouraged to Apply
The Wisconsin Covenant Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization committed to forging partnerships in support of postsecondary education, announced the opening of its privately-funded Wisconsin Workforce Partnership Grant opportunity. The three-year, $4 million grant is designed to strengthen the connection between Wisconsin Technical Colleges and Wisconsin businesses with advanced manufacturing employment needs.
More info about this grant opportunity - Apply before May 9th.
Learn more about manufacturers who have developed training programs in conjunction with educators at the " Non-Traditional Talent Sources" panel discussion at Manufacturing Matters! |
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Got a question for a State Agency? WEDC can help.
 In the past two years, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has worked to build a responsive, creative organization focused on business growth in Wisconsin. The creation of WEDC to replace the Department of Commerce underscores the fundamental change in philosophy toward truly promoting and facilitating growth - notably in the state's manufacturing sector.
As a sponsor of Manufacturing Matters!, the WEDC is demonstrating its commitment to manufacturers; in addition, it is coordinating a session to help update manufacturers entitled " State Agency Business Assistance & Regulatory Update" featuring Secretary Cathy Stepp of the DNR, Secretary Dave Ross of DSPS, David Volz of the WEDC and Steve Krieser of DOT. In addition, agency officials will be available all day at the "State Government Listening Post"
Agencies represented include the WEDC as well as the following departments:
* Transportation (DOT) * Natural Resources (DNR) * Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) * Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) * Workforce Development (DWD) * Veterans Affairs (DVA) The Listening Post is located in the Exhibit Hall and open all day. If you have questions for state agencies, bring them to the conference! |
