Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Thinking differently: Manufacturers embrace neurodiversity at work
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There are few things as powerful and complex as the human brain, with 100 billion neurons making trillions of connections.
And yet, many workplaces expect all human brains to learn, process information and behave in the same way — in spite of research that suggests 15% to 20% of the U.S. population is neurodivergent. As workplaces continue to look at innovative ways to attract and retain much-needed employees, the neurodiverse community remains largely untapped. Of individuals who are autistic, 85% were unemployed in 2021 — and that statistic doesn’t take into account other neurodivergent individuals. Meanwhile, Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute estimate the U.S. manufacturing skills gap is expected to grow to 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030...
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This sensory gym for those with disabilities is the first in the Fox Valley
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT NEENAH - On March 11, The Sensory Club Neenah officially opened its doors at 976 American Drive, in Suite 8, making it the first open-concept sensory gym and multi-sensory environment for individuals with disabilities in the Fox Valley. Tammy Ross, an occupational therapist, and her husband Scott Ross, a director in the senior living care field, wanted to open The Sensory Club Neenah to help individuals like their son, who is diagnosed with autism. "I'm a mom of a child that was diagnosed with autism when he was eight years old, and at that time, even though I was an (occupational therapist), I didn't have access to the types of equipment that I knew that he would benefit from," Tammy said... Read More 2> Encourage Educational Attainment
LTC awarded nearly $2 million in grants
SHEBOYGAN SUN CLEVELAND – Lakeshore Technical College has received $1.94 million in grant funding from the Wisconsin Technical College System. The money will help support LTC’s competency-based education programs in nursing, information technology web and software development, and manufacturing. Competency-based learning allows students to begin programs outside of traditional start dates, and finish them as soon as they demonstrate mastery of competency requirements. The method is convenient for students who work or raise families, and also beneficial for employers, who get skilled workers in a quicker, more efficient manner....
Economic Development Feature
Kewaunee County, Door County organizations receive grants from Green Bay foundation
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE GREEN BAY - Seven nonprofit organizations that offer services in Kewaunee County and one based in Door County were among the recipients of grants announced March 9 from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.
The foundation awarded a total of $312,220 to 29 programs and initiatives offered by nonprofits serving Brown, Kewaunee and Oconto counties through its Funds for Greater Green Bay grants program. Four organizations in Kewaunee County will receive more than $30,000 between them, while three other organizations that are receiving grants serve Brown, Kewaunee and Oconto counties...Read More 4>
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Fishing this spring? Sturgeon Bay named one of best spots in the U.S.
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE STURGEON BAY - With warmer weather (we think) on the way and outdoor recreation soon to ramp up across Door County, Sturgeon Bay is being recognized internationally as one of the best places for fishing this spring in the U.S. Sturgeon Bay is one of nine locations named as one of the Top Spring Fishing Spots across the country for 2023 by the FishingBooker website, which claims it is the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips between anglers and guides....
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John Michael Kohler Arts Center wins tourism award
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS SHEBOYGAN -- Six individuals and organizations were recognized with the Governor’s Tourism Awards including john Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. The winners were selected from a record-setting number of nominees across six categories and recognized at the Governor's Tourism Conference held in Green Bay March 12 to 14. The Arts, Culture and Heritage Award went to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. The center is a visual and performing arts complex that supports self-taught and contemporary artists. It attracts thousands each year with its two free museums, festivals and programs.. .. |
