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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
FVTC hoping to help fill staffing gaps in education
WBAY
FOX VALLEY -- Action 2 New has reported on the struggles of school districts surviving staffing shortages in the pandemic. On Thursday, the Green Bay Area Public School District moved Preble High school and Edison Middle School to virtual learning for at least three days because of critical staffing levels. Fox Valley Technical College has started a program to help fill the staffing gap. School districts across the region, state and country continue to find themselves all in the same situation: not having adequate staffing...
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Door County Board to discuss ARPA fund distribution Tuesday
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS Addressing county issues like child care, workforce housing, broadband, groundwater testing, and invasive species are all on the table Tuesday as the Door County Board decides which projects are worth funding.
Through the American Rescue Plan Act, the county was allocated over $5.3 million as a way to recover lost state and local funds due to the pandemic. The county hosted a public information session about how to best use the funds on January 12th with the public echoing the need for many of the issues eligible for the ARPA funds. Nine different projects will be funded with the ARPA money, taking up approximately $4.3 million of the $5.3 million available...Read More 2> Promoting the Regional Brand
St. Vincent Children's Hospital aims to make patients, families comfortable
PRESS TIMES GREEN BAY – HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital staff said it’s proud to be Green Bay’s first and only children’s hospital. Designated a children’s hospital in 2015, Executive Director Amber Chibuk said St. Vincent Children’s Hospital serves children of all ages throughout Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP). “We have expert care for kids in Green Bay,” Chibuk said. “With our dedicated teams of pediatric experts, we provide the biggest commitment to kids’ health that Northeast Wisconsin, the Lakeshore and the UP has ever seen.”... Read More 3> Leadership in the New North
Associated Banc-Corp announces CFO retirement and transition plan
ASSOCIATED BANK GREEN BAY – Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) (“Associated”) today announced that EVP, Chief Financial Officer Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles will retire from the Company later this year. The Company has retained Diversified Search Group to assist in the search for a successor. To ensure a seamless transition, Mr. Del Moral-Niles will continue in his role until a successor is in place. Andrew Harmening, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “On behalf of Associated’s team, we thank Chris for his invaluable contributions over the nearly 12 years he has served at the Company. Chris has been an instrumental member of our leadership team, strengthening our balance sheet and expanding it by over 50% during his tenure, which contributed meaningfully to our growth. On a personal note, Chris helped me quickly find my footing at Associated, and I’m grateful to him for his partnership and generosity of spirit. We appreciate his dedication to Associated and his support for a seamless and successful transition.”...
Promoting the Regional Brand
Dana Farm Ice Skating Rink opens in Kewaunee County
WFRV
KEWAUNEE – Anyone looking to do some skating in the Kewaunee County area can now bring their skates down to the Dana Farm Ice Skating Rink. The Kewaunee County Promotions & Recreation Department announced that the Dana Farm Ice Skating Rink is now open. This will be its second season open. The rink is located at N3787 Ransom Moore Lane in Kewaunee. The park is lighted and free to use, but visitors will have to bring their own skates...
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FaBcap food and beverage business accelerator now a national program
BIZ TIMES
Wisconsin’s FaBcap Accelerator program has expanded nationally and is now serving six times as many businesses across the U.S. Instead of serving the usual group of 10 businesses, FaBcap will now assist 60 businesses in the food and beverage industries. Four cohorts of 15 will be grouped by specialty: two for food/beverage businesses, one for value-added agriculture, and one for processing/supporting technology businesses. The FaBcap Accelerator is offered in collaboration with the Food Finance Institute (FFI) and financed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC)...Read More 6> Foster Targeted Industry Clusters and New Markets
Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Investment in Statewide Meat Talent Development
STATE OF WISCONSIN
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced up to $5 million in meat talent development assistance. This funding will be used to attract and provide financial support to students in Wisconsin meat processing training programs, as well as support program development and connect the meat processing industry with potential employees. “The last several years have brought challenges to every sector of our agricultural economy, including meat processing,” said Gov. Evers. “This investment will reduce barriers to careers in meat processing, provide new opportunities to workers across our state, and ensure our food supply chain remains resilient and successful well into Wisconsin's future.”.
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Encourage Educational Attainment
Hmong Women Society Accepting Scholarship Applications Through May 31
SHEBOYGAN SUN
SHEBOYGAN – The Hmong Women Society is awarding five $1,000 scholarships to Hmong high school and college students who will be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2022 semester. To be eligible, applicants must be a current high school senior or college/technical school student of Hmong ethnicity, a Wisconsin resident and a United States citizen, national or permanent resident. Eligible applicants must also have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled as a full-time student at a college or technical school for the Fall 2022 semester....
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