Special Event
St. Norbert College’s Schneider School presents the Twin Thieves workshop
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE SCHNEIDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
The workshop is facilitated by Steve Jones and Lucas Jadin, authors of the Amazon best-selling book “The Twin Thieves: How Great Leaders Build Great Teams.” Jones is a leadership coach, consultant and author who has helped transform influential leaders and create successful cultures. Jones was head football coach for Kimberly High School for 11 seasons. During this time, the Papermakers compiled a 129-9 record, including a Wisconsin state record of 70 wins in a row...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
New space opens for mental health in the Fox Cities economy
WBAY
MENASHA -- Samaritan Counseling cut the ribbon on a new center Friday morning, opening a new space for mental health help in the Fox Cities. Samaritan was able to unveil their new center in Menasha after a year of construction thanks to community support and a handful of big donations. This new facility at 1205 Province Terrace is twice as big as the previous one, with 14 counseling offices. Samaritan also debuted a new logo. While all of this is exciting, Samaritan says the most exciting part is knowing they’ll be able to help more people than ever before get the mental health help they need ...
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Sheboygan County board to mull spending $11 million on six projects, including child care, internet, police program and more
SHEBOYGAN PRESS SHEBOYGAN - Nearly one in five households in Sheboygan County have no internet, according to a 2021 study. Hundreds of families are struggling to find child care, and employers are struggling to find workers, with about 3,000 jobs available in the county. Those are just a few problems county officials aim to address with federal COVID-19 recovery funds. Sheboygan County received $22.4 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, passed by Congress last spring... Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
New shipbuilding apprenticeship now seeking applicants in northeast Wisconsin
WFRV Applications are now being accepted for a new paid industrial shipbuilding apprenticeship program.
“We provide paid training and education which leads to industry-recognized credentials and college-level credits,” said Peggy Boudreau, head of Human Relations at Fincantieri Marine Group. “The beauty of our paid apprenticeship program is that it encompasses nearly every facet of manufacturing, including safe operation of machinery, reading blueprints, understanding processes, conducting measurement and inspections, as well as a deeper understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.” Read More 4>
Encourage Educational Attainment
A passion for agriculture: Oconto man honored for Farm to School educational efforts
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE OCONTO – As the public’s become further removed from agriculture over the years, David Lee Schneider is focused on closing that distance for the students of one area school district. There’s little that’s more important, the Oconto man argues. "Educating our youth about agriculture — where our food comes from, how it is grown, and the nutritional value of the food from all five food groups — is vital for the survival of future generations,” he said. In recognition of his efforts, Schneider was recently honored as one of two AmeriCorps Members of the Year at the 2022 Governor's Service Awards. ..Promoting the Regional Brand
UW Oshkosh among top 100 public nursing schools in nation, ranked third in state
UW OSHKOSH
OSHKOSH -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Nursing has been recognized as one of the top 100 public nursing schools in the nation for 2022 by Nursing Schools Almanac. Of more than 3,000 institutions that were included in the study, only 6% made it to the list. UW Oshkosh came in at number 71 nationwide for top public nursing schools. For top nursing schools among public and private schools, UWO came in at 20 in the Great Lakes region and number three in Wisconsin. The schools were evaluated based on each institution’s academic prestige and perceived value, the breadth and depth of nursing programs offered and student success in those programs.... Read More 6> Economic Development Feature
Ocean Navigator: Cruise ship to Call Port to Green Bay
WFRV GREEN BAY – The passenger cruise ship Ocean Navigator, is scheduled to be docked at the Port of Green Bay on June 16, and Thursday, June 30. The stop in Green Bay will be one of the overnight ports scheduled on the ship’s 16-day voyage.
Join Discover Green Bay along with community leaders to learn how the ship, its passengers, and crew will be welcomed to the Green Bay community and the tours that have been planned for their experience... Read More 7> |
