Abedi Kapwata, who goes by J.R., grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo until war broke out and his home country became unsafe.
He still remembers when a soldier came into his home and shot his father in the leg. The incident helped solidify the family's decision to flee to Uganda about 10 years ago, when J.R. was just 13 years old.
"What made us move from the DRC to Uganda was insecurity," he recalled.
In June, J.R. found asylum in the United States. Since arriving in Wisconsin, the organization World Relief Fox Valley helped him find employment as an interpreter for the manufacturer Amcor Flexibles, where he translates documents and interprets languages...
Encourage Educational Attainment
Students get look at apprenticeship opportunities for National Apprenticeship week
SPECTRUM NEWS 1
It was part of a hands-on demonstration aimed at teaching students, such as Colosimo, a little of what it takes to work in the trade.
“It was pretty interesting. I’ve never done something like that before, so it was pretty cool,” Colosimo said. He’s an eighth-grade student in the Gibraltar School District in northern Door County.
Colosimo and his classmates attended an event at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s Sturgeon Bay Campus spotlighting apprenticeships, programs that teach on-the-job training within the classroom....Read More 2>
Economic Development Feature
Town of Liberty Grove getting more connected
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE -- A five-year mission to get you better and faster internet in the Town of Liberty Grove picked up some more bandwidth on Tuesday. The Town of Liberty Grove Board approved a letter that will be sent to approximately 60 parcels in Northport notifying them that they are eligible to get hooked up to fiber optic internet from Nsight, which has been tasked with providing the same service to residents and businesses on Washington Island.
They will continue working with Nsight well into the future too. They signed a contract with the company and FARR Technologies to complete an engineering study to determine how to bring fiber optic internet to the rest of the town and how much it will cost. A combination of federal and state grants is being used to finance a portion of the project along with long-term borrowing. Town Board Chairperson John Lowry says their technology committee has worked hard to ensure the project could take off....
Technology and Innovation
Rawhide receives $10,000 grant to enhance technology for students
WLUK
CALEDONIA -- A grant is making a difference for struggling youth.
Rawhide Youth Services received a $10,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation to provide digital resources and technology. The money will be used to support online learning and job training for students at the facility.
“Through our programs, our mission is to help struggling youth receive the academic support and job training experiences they need to have an opportunity for a bright future,” said Alan B. Loux, President & CEO of Rawhide Youth Services. “We are grateful for this grant from the AT&T Foundation that will help boost our efforts to provide the career development and digital skills our young people need to be set up for success in the workplace.”...
Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
WSBC presents sustainable business awards at annual conference
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has announced its 2022 Sustainable Business Award winners. Three of this year's honorees represent New North Region companies, including Green Bay Packaging and Mercury Marine.
