Promoting the Regional Brand
Crowd pleaser: Wisconsin Lighting Lab
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
FOND DU LAC -- Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. (WiLL) in Fond du Lac, which specializes in high-output LED lighting, professional-grade light poles and wireless lighting controls, launched the GFX wireless controls system 18 months ago and has seen a steady increase in sales over the last year.
The lighting and entertainment software and control system allows users to present dynamic, color-changing light shows, with or without music, using a simple touchscreen control or mobile app....Read More 1> Attract and Develop Diverse Talent
DWD launches "Welcome to the Workforce" initiative with webinar, speakers series for teens, parents and employers
WISCONSIN DEPT. OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MADISON – Teens are an important part of Wisconsin's labor force – with nearly 60% of state teens aged 16-19 working. Meanwhile, April marks a significant uptick in job-seeking activities for teens, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a month-long "Welcome to the Workforce" outreach initiative for students, parents, and employers.
DWD kicks off Welcome to the Workforce April 4, 2023, with a virtual panel discussion from 2-3 p.m. featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights and Youth Apprenticeship programs. Register for the panel on Eventbrite.
This effort to educate students, parents, and employers on their rights and responsibilities comes as Gov. Tony Evers declares April "Welcome to the Workforce Month" with a proclamation marking key historical achievements in regulating child labor.
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New UWO biomedical engineering degree opens opportunity for careers in growing industry
UW OSHKOSH The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh will begin offering a new biomedical engineering degree in fall 2023 to prepare graduates for a growing biomedical technology and healthcare workforce in Wisconsin. The UW System Board of Regents approved the interdisciplinary degree—the first engineering degree at UW Oshkosh—on March 31. “This is an exciting and historic day for UWO. We thank the Regents and UW System leaders for their approval and confidence in this program and the institution. We are responding to an industry need and look forward to preparing and graduating biomedical engineers who will help strengthen and advance human health for generations to come,” UWO Chancellor Andy Leavitt said... Encourage Educational Attainment
Shining a spotlight on tech skills
GO PRESS TIMES GREEN BAY – An upcoming event hosted by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) will shine a light on excellence in technical skills.
The 2023 Tech Challenge allows high-school students to use their technological skills and compete for the chance to win an NWTC scholarship. NWTC Campus Experience Coordinator Kelly Barrette brings to light what the Tech Challenge is all about.
“The Tech Challenge is an annual competition for high school students, and it is designed to promote and reward their excellence in academic and technical skills. This also provides scholarship opportunities as well as encourages students to go to college. It is really about getting students excited about careers and college,” Barrette explained.... Read More 4>
Technology and Innovation
Cookin' with gas: UWO professor earns patent for flameless industrial oven
UW OSHKOSH “I’m so happy,” said Olszewski, who began the patent process back in 2019 and received the news of approval in February. Industrial ovens—like the ones this creation improves upon—are used for a variety of purposes, including heat treating and melting materials like steel or aluminum... Read More 5>Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
His parents were the first Hmong refugees in Sheboygan. Since then, Vue Yang has been an engineer, advocate, radio host and more.
SHEBOYGAN PRESS SHEBOYGAN - Floor-to-ceiling bookcases of neatly ordered cassettes and CDs line the walls of Vue Yang’s basement — recordings of his Hmong Sheboygan Radio show that aired weekly for more than 35 years. ... Read More 6> Leadership in the New North
Woodward Radio Group launches digital department with Kaytie Kelly as director
FOX CITIES CHAMBER Woodward Radio Group (WRG) promotes employee-owner Kaytie Kelly to lead their newly formed Digital Department as its Director for all six WRG media brands. Kaytie will lead digital content creation for our audiences and digital advertising solutions for our customers. “This position has been a long time coming for us here at WRG”, states Kelly Radandt, WRG General Manager. “Our audiences are consuming our brands in many different ways now. I have no doubt that Kaytie will be exceptional in this role!” “I’m excited to work with our talented team to build the digital arm of Woodward,” said Kaytie. “There are so many incredible opportunities that lie ahead and I can’t wait to get started!”... Read More 7>
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PCMC names Windell McGill as product launch manager
BARRYWEHMILLER GREEN BAY— Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC)— which specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries worldwide—is pleased to announce that Windell McGill has joined the organization as the Product Launch Manager for its print business segment. Bringing more than 25 years of print industry experience to PCMC, McGill will oversee product management, product launch and brand expansion for all PCMC print products and services ...Read More 8> |
