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To help teenagers gain valuable work experience and prepare them for the future workforce, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will launch a retail training program in February.

The state’s biggest business group — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce — is partnering with higher education leaders and the state’s job creation agency on a 20-year strategic business plan for Wisconsin.

The head of an 11-county Northeastern Wisconsin employment organization told the Door County Board on Tuesday he lacks “a magic bullet” for retaining young working adults in the area.

“Walker details community support for casino — and lack thereof. Governor’s statement does not reveal his own position.   Gov. Scott Walker has moved on to weighing the Menominee Nation’s casino proposal to see if it meets his three stated criteria … Continue reading →

“Walker hopes to make decision on Kenosha casino within a week, not setting firm deadline.  MADISON, Wisconsin — Gov. Scott Walker says he hopes to make a decision on whether to allow the Menominee to open a new casino in … Continue reading →

“Technology takes hold in agriculture.  GRAND CHUTE – The fall harvest is well underway.  And before many farmers even enter the field, they’re using technology to plot their strategy.  As combines roll through the farm fields of Northeast Wisconsin, many … Continue reading →

“Wisconsin health-care helpers get late start: Federally funded navigators still jumping through hoops. Three weeks after the launch of federal health care exchanges, just one of the six organizations selected to receive $1 million in federal funds to help Wisconsinites … Continue reading →

“Work Today aims for more businesses tomorrow.”  Shaun Zinck, Beloit Daily News. “Chandler: Manufacturing industry growing in Wisconsin.”  Richard Chandler, Sun Prairie Star. “Tribe confident casino deal can be struck.”  Bill Guida, Kenosha News. “Rich Countries See Long-Term Joblessness Rise.”  … Continue reading →

“Job Center’s new location should help displaced workers.”  Ben Bromley, Baraboo News Republic. “Schneider National celebrates milestone,”  Bill Miston, Fox 11. “Schneider takes keys to its 25,000th Freightliner tractor unit.”  Nathan Phelps, Green Bay Press-Gazette. “Bill helping veterans in college … Continue reading →

“‘Heavy Metal’ Appeals to Students.”  Ken Krall, WXPR. “Developing Racine: Manufacturers are a valuable source of employment opportunities.”  Gordon Kacala, The Journal Times. “Wisconsin business less optimistic about economy than rest of nation.”  Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “Gov. Walker talks … Continue reading →