Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
New initiative aims at helping underrepresented populations obtain digital literacy skills
THE BUSINESS NEWS NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Digital literacy is defined as having the skills needed to live, learn and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly done through digital technologies.
The NEW BOOST (Building Opportunities for Overlooked Sustainable Talent) Hidden Talent Project initiative, spearheaded by New North, is designed to help underrepresented populations obtain digital literacy skills that in turn assist them with entry/reentry into the workforce or improving their current employment situation.
“What we see is, as we continue to hear more organizations talking about their workforce needs, we see this as being very sustainable,” Rebecca Deschane, New North vice president of talent development, said. “It's creating those opportunities for organizations to connect with people, and for those people to fill the workforce gaps that are necessary in order to be able to meet the demands.”.. Promoting the Regional Brand
Educational video game supported by Fox Valley donors wins international award
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION
Released in February 2022 and funded in part by a generous gift from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation, The Legend of the Lost Emerald provides fourth- to sixth-graders the opportunity to develop critical thinking and historical inquiry skills... Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
DWD offers 14 new Youth Apprenticeship pathways for students
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers this week announced that Wisconsin high school juniors and seniors heading back to school this fall will have 14 new occupational pathways that local employers can support, thanks to ongoing modernization efforts by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
“We have to make sure our kids have apprenticeship opportunities and different pathways to get the jobs and skills training they need to join our state’s workforce,” said Gov. Evers. “These latest youth apprenticeship pathways will help strengthen the connections among employers, educators, students, and communities, provide new opportunities for our young people to build their futures, and foster our own home-grown talent in critical industries that support local economies across our state.”..Promoting the Regional Brand
Knit pick: Ripon Athletic
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS RIPON -- Football season is here. Do you know where your jersey was made? Whether you’re in youth sports or a world-class pro, there’s a good chance your uniform came from Berlin, Wis., where family-owned Ripon Athletic has operated since 1987. Ripon Athletic’s history is a tale of two companies that goes back more than 100 years. In 1992, the jacket and uniform maker acquired the manufacturing operations of Sand Knit — John Sand’s original “designer to the pros” since 1921. Today the company stands as a tribute to Green Lake County’s storied tradition of athletics apparel manufacturing, continuing to produce Ripon Athletic, Ripon Jacket and Sand Knit products in the community of 5,500 residents and proudly celebrating Sand Knit’s 100th anniversary last year...
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UW-Green Bay to provide update on national research status for bay
WLUK GREEN BAY -- The University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is hosting public meetings to provide updates on its efforts to designate the Bay of Green Bay as a national reserve.
The public is invited to learn about the initial site recommendation for the National Estuarine Research Reserve site by attending one of two public meetings in September.
An in-person meeting will be offered on Sept. 7 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the S.T.E.M. Innovation Center at UW-GB. A virtual offering will be held on Sept. 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m...Read More 5> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
DC Farm for Vets helps veterans with training and produce sales in Door County
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DOOR COUNTY -- For some area veterans, finding a place to cope with wartime experiences can be a challenge -- but in Door County, a group is using produce as a way to grow more than just vegetables. Army veteran and DC Farm for Vets founder Jacob VandenPlas says he feels right at home at the 40-acre plot of land northeast of Forestville. "I fell in love with farming when we bought the farm here and got things kicked off," he said. "And it helped me. It was very therapeutic. Getting your hands in the dirt and being able to watch something grow from seed to your dinner table, was very rewarding.". ..Read More 6>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Cana Island Lighthouse reopens in Door County
DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM DOOR COUNTY -- DCMM and the County of Door are excited to announce that the Phase 4 restoration work at Cana Island is nearly complete and the lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters reopened to the public on Friday, August 12!
Be among the first to see the magnificent restoration of the keeper’s quarters, and to climb the newly repainted 97 steps to the top of Door County’s most iconic lighthouse. Cana Island is open daily for the remainder of the 2022 season, 10am-5pm, through October 31...Read More 7>
Special Event
St. Norbert College to host annual SNC Day
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
St. Norbert College is opening its doors to the community on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the college’s 13th annual SNC Day. Admission is free.
SNC Day provides an opportunity for area residents to visit campus and learn more about what the college has to offer. The event will feature two stages of musical entertainment, boat rides on the Fox River provided by the riverboat River Tyme, Segway tours, children’s activities, an SNC Day mile run and many different food options, including several local food-truck favorites. On Saturday evening, the SNC music department will host its fall music concert.
The college’s F. K. Bemis International Center will host global-themed activities; an art market will feature the works of local and regional artists.
St. Norbert College is pleased to have Wrightstown Community School District physics and engineering students join in for some fun robotics and computer programming demos. They'll explore some VEX and Lego Mindstorm robots, and use computer simulations to make us better at throwing water balloons at “targets.” Robotics and computation are very important scientific tools, but they can also be a lot of fun!.
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Manitowoc foundry breaks ground on $20 million expansion, looks to create 80 jobs
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MANITOWOC -- A Manitowoc foundry is creating 80 jobs with its upcoming $20 million expansion.
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry announced their largest expansion Thursday with the groundbreaking of a 55,000 square-foot addition. WAF produces aluminum and copper-based alloy castings for a variety of industries. The expansion is intended to accelerate the company's growth in key markets, particularly with electric vehicles, medical equipment and consumer products. Before the ceremony, the foundry recognized more than 50 retirees. Throughout the event, WAF also showed its appreciation for its 750 current employees...
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A new $25 million facility at the Outagamie County landfill will produce natural gas. It could help the smell, too.
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
LITTLE CHUTE - A new $25 million facility will convert greenhouse gases produced at the Outagamie County landfill into renewable energy.
The county's Recycling and Solid Waste department has partnered with Atlanta-based Mas Energy to build the renewable natural gas processing facility.
"This partnership goes a long way in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions," County Executive Tom Nelson told The Post-Crescent.
Expected to be operating by October, the facility will collect methane from the landfill and convert it into compressed natural gas....
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14 of Wisconsin's best supper clubs, according to readers (six in the New North)
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
It’s a Friday night in Wisconsin, and you’re trying to decide where to go for dinner. Dad wants prime rib. Mom wants walleye. Everyone wants an old fashioned.
Where do you go? A supper club, of course.
The exact definition of a supper club is a little like that of where “up north” begins — it’s different for everyone. But there are commonalities: A family-run joint that serves hearty portions of seafood and steak proceeded by a relish tray, soup or salad and fresh-baked bread. Beverage options include old fashioneds (brandy sweet, of course) and ice cream drinks. The décor is usually a cross between a fine-dining restaurant and a Northwoods cabin, with a sprinkling of a 1940s cocktail lounge. Half of them might be haunted. All are about the experience as much as the food...
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