Encourage Educational Attainment
Gov. Evers Announces More Than $5 Million in Workforce Innovation Grants to Support Wisconsin’s Healthcare Workforce (including UWGB for nursing training)
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - STATE OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $5 million in grants through the second round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, through the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents, for training efforts that support long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce challenges.
“While no industry or community has been immune to the workforce challenges facing our state, one of the hardest hit industries these last few years has been without a doubt our healthcare industry,” said Gov. Evers. “Prioritizing programs that help ensure a strong future for our healthcare workforce has never been more important, and I am thrilled to be announcing funds to support two critical programs that are not only helping individuals find successful employment in the industry, but ensuring we have the workforce to teach the next generation of healthcare providers as well.”..
Economic Development Feature
SCEDC Broadband Proposal among 71 approved for share of $125M
WHBL
SHEBOYGAN -- A grant application submitted by the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation was approved for a share of a $125 million Broadband Expansion Grant administered by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The broadband expansion grants, announced on Thursday, invest in construction projects for internet service in areas of the state that are challenging to connect due to population density or geography. The PSC awarded $1,364,000 to the SCEDC to utilize a Fiber-to-the-Premise service to reach 25 businesses and 1,221 residential locations along Highway 57 from the Village of Random Lake north to the Town of Rhine – a total of 1,233 unserved locations. The SCEDC will be putting $1,806,000 in matching funds into the project..
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Pilot program allowing 18-year-old long-haul truck drivers could boost industry
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO A Wisconsin trucking CEO said a new program permitting 18-year-olds to travel across state lines may help boost his company's apprenticeship opportunities. A provision in the bipartisan infrastructure law that passed in late 2021 allows 18-year-olds to become interstate truckers. Formerly, truckers needed to be 21 years old to do that work. Green Bay-based Schneider trucking has long struggled to hire as many drivers as demand would support. Speaking on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The Morning Show" on Thursday, Schneider CEO Mark Rourke said the new program will help...
Promoting the Regional Brand
MCW receives $50 million gift
WLUK
The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a gift of $50 million. The gift comes from the Kern Family Foundation. “This transformational investment will help us reshape the profession of medicine to benefit learners, physicians, and their patients,” said John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, president and CEO of MCW. “The generosity and leadership of the Kern Family Foundation supports our shared commitment to driving fundamental changes to how patients and families receive medical care and moves us further toward our goal of advancing health for all through human flourishing, character and caring.” The $50 million gift designates $10 million as a matching opportunity to inspire additional support from philanthropists and foundations with an interest in transforming medical education and the profession....
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Officials prepare USS Cobia for dry docking project
WLUK MANITOWOC -- Officials took a step forward in preserving an historic landmark vessel. Divers were underneath the USS Cobia at the Maritime Museum in Manitowoc Thursday for an underwater hull inspection.
The inspection is to prepare the USS Cobia for dry docking.
According to a submarine curator, keeping the USS Cobia in "ship shape" on the water costs over $150,000 annually.
The estimated cost to dry dock it would be least $1 million. The money needs to be raised through sponsors and private donors.
Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Sheboygan's Pride Picnic returns this Saturday, June 25
SHEBOYGAN SUN SHEBOYGAN – For the first time in three years, the Sheboygan County LGBTQ Alliance will host an in-person Pride Picnic to celebrate Pride Month. The free event will take place at City Green this Saturday, June 25 from noon-6 p.m. Sheboygan held its first Pride Picnic in 2019 at Fountain Park, but had to cancel the event in 2020 and switch to a live virtual event in 2021 due to the pandemic. The celebration is back in a big way, as this year’s Pride Picnic boasts a full lineup of activities for all ages. Entertainment options abound, as the day will have live music from local, regional and national LGBTQ+ artists. Headlining the event will be Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and queer icon Bitch. The talented lineup also includes the Sheboygan area’s David Bourgeois and Bailey Parker, Chicago’s Emily White and Door County’s Katie Dahl. ..Read More 6> Promoting the Regional Brand
Here's a list of Northeast Wisconsin county fairs happening in 2022
NBC 26
BROWN COUNTY — Summer is back in Northeast Wisconsin and that means the return of county fairs!
Here's a list of fairs happening this summer:
- Wisconsin State Fair: August 4 - 14
- Brown County Fair: August 17 - 21
- Calumet County Fair: September 2 - 5
- Door County Fair: August 10 - 14
- Fond du Lac County Fair: July 20 - 24
- Green Lake County Fair: August 4 - 7
- Kewaunee County Fair: July 7 - 10
- Manitowoc County Fair: August 24 - 28
- Marinette County Fair: August 25 - 28
- Marquette County Fair: July 7 - 10
- Outagamie County Fair: July 20 - 24
- Oconto County Fair: August 18 - 21
- Sheboygan County Fair: September 1 - 5
- Shawano County Fair: August 31 - September 5
- Winnebago County Fair: August 3 - 7
- Waupaca County Fair: August 24 - 28
- Waushara County Fair: August 18 - 21...
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