Monthly Archives: September 2013

“State added 7,300 private sector jobs in August, estimates say.”  John Schmid, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “Census Bureau says 13% of Wisconsinites living in poverty.”  Olga Michail, WEAU.com. “Western nabs $1 million grant.”  Patrick B. Anderson, La Crosse Tribune. “House approves contentious … Continue reading →

“Walker wants workforce development focus.”  Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network. “Fox Cities computer training lab opens.”  Post-Crescent Media. “NTC gets $6.2M grant to train IT students.”  Theresa Clift, Wausau Daily Herald. “Wisconsin’s technical colleges win $23 million federal grant.”  biztimes.com. … Continue reading →

“La Crosse Port creates hundreds of local jobs.”  Heather Burian, WXOW.com “High-tech sector remains healthy in Chippewa Valley.”  Liam Marlaire, The Leader-Telegram. “Amazon.com, Kenall projects to bring 1,600 jobs to Kenosha.”  Joshua Lott, The Business Journal “Employment Gap Between High- … Continue reading →

“MATC launching water technician certificate through Water Council, MAWIB partnership.”  Jeff Engel, The Business Journal. “Walker lauds opening of Milwaukee water center.”  Channel3000.com. “Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, Oneida have objections to Kenosha casino project.”  Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Manufacturing jobs: Millennials … Continue reading →

“Fall Jobs Forecast Slows For Wisconsin And Nation.”  Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio. “Oshkosh Corp., UAW to work on contract extension again.”  Jeff Bollier, Gannett Wisconsin Media. “Navigators, counselors to act as guiding hands for Affordable Care Act.”  Jenny You, WEAU. … Continue reading →

“New computer training lab opens :Fox Cities Workforce Development Center to offer job assistance.” Post-Crescent Media. “Learning to navigate health care under ACA.”  Kevin Murphy, Superior Telegram. “ManpowerGroup survey: Milwaukee 4Q hiring to beat end of 2012.”  Jeff Engel, The … Continue reading →

“Wisconsin Legislature fall session begins slowly.”  Scott Bauer, Associated Press. “Central Wisconsin lawmakers support workforce grants.”  Nathanial Shuda, Stevens Point Journal. “Appropriations Democrats Seek Labor-HHS-Education Markup.”  Niels Lesniewski, Roll Call. “Dane County manufacturing seeing its ups and downs as modest … Continue reading →

“Local expert sees improving jobs market.”  John Byman, TodaysTMJ4.com. “Job Growth Cooled A Bit In August, Report Signals.”  Mark Memmott, Wisconsin Public Radio. “Ignore the headlines. This was a very bad jobs report.”  Neil Irwin, The Washington Post. “The five … Continue reading →