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WEDC, UW System Name Talent Initiatives Director
Rebecca Deschane to oversee statewide efforts to attract, retain highly skilled workforce in newly-created position that will serve both organizations
Dec 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Governor Walker Announces Workforce Agenda at Future Wisconsin Summit
We will work with the Legislature to pass a bill providing $6.8 million for a targeted campaign to attract talent to Wisconsin.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Georgia Maxwell Elected Chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission
Maxwell previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Manufacturers Across Wisconsin
As of 2016, Wisconsin manufacturing constitutes nearly 20% of the state’s gross domestic product.
Oct 6th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Proclaims October as Manufacturing Month Across Wisconsin
In 2017, Wisconsin's unemployment rate reached a near-historic low and the number of employed Wisconsinites reached a record high.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Update on Wisconsin Elections Cyber Security
In 2016, Russian government cyber actors unsuccessfully targeted Wisconsin’s voter registration system.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
First Lady Tonette Walker Hosts First Spouses in Milwaukee to Discuss Trauma-Informed Care
The two-day conference focuses on Trauma-Informed Care,
Sep 13th, 2017 by First Lady Tonette Walker
First Lady Tonette Walker Meets with Representative Mike Gallagher on Trauma-Informed Care
They also discussed House Resolution 443 (H. Res. 443), the first trauma-specific bill initiated in the House with bipartisan support.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Unveils $11.1 Million in Small Business Financing
Which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee area as well as statewide.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
MPS Expands Program Connecting Youth to Jobs
$225,000 grant will grow the program to serve 250 students, up from 50 the previous year
Aug 16th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Governor Walker Moderates Foxconn Roundtable Discussion in Green Bay
Joins government, business, and education leaders in discussing impact Foxconn will have on workforce development in Wisconsin
Aug 16th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Mayor Barrett Endorsed by Local Elected Officials to Lead Regional Workforce Efforts
Intergovernmental Cooperation Council supports Mayor Barrett’s leadership on Employ Milwaukee
Jul 20th, 2017 by Mayor Tom Barrett
