State invests $6 million to expand CNA program
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a $6 million investment to expand the WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program.
Education
Private school to break ground on expansion
Hickory Hill Academy, at 3276 S. High Point Road, will begin construction on a 50,000-square-foot expansion on May 24.
Local high school students participate in MABA career day
The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) held its eighth annual career day to showcase construction careers.
Midwest Mujeres announces financial wellness event
Midwest Mujeres Collective, a regional Latina network, will host Yo Quiero Dinero, its second financial wellness event on June 3 from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the MyArt building, 1055 E. Mifflin St.
Transfer agreement aims to address nursing shortage
A new transfer agreement between Madison College and the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing hopes to address nursing workforce needs by creating greater access to nursing education.
DWD launches videos for teens joining workforce
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has created a Welcome to the Workforce video library to help teens join the workforce.
Business lessons from mom
Moms teach us a lot of things, often without us even realizing it. And much of those lessons are applicable in our professional lives.
MAC coordinates free distribution of children’s self-esteem book
The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) announced a special printing and distribution of I AM JOY: Affirmation & Activity Coloring Book by Lilada Gee.
Madison youth program ties for second in national challenge
The Global Business Coalition for Education announced that the Madison-based Sidekick Education program tied for second in the first-ever "Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge."
Edvest announces sweepstakes
To mark its 25th anniversary, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, Edvest, will award one $529 account contribution every month throughout the year.
$1 million in additional tech education equipment funding announced
The funds are targeted to help buy equipment for training students for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Progress Center for Black Women launches incubator program
Intending to help Black entrepreneurs, the Progress Center for Black Women announced the launch of the F.O.C.U.S. business incubator program on Sunday, April 24, from 4–6 p.m. at its coworking space at 30 W. Mifflin St.
Promega unveils post-doctoral program
Promega, along with the multinational pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca, have announced a partnership to create a post-doctoral research program to study the genes that cause certain diseases.
Sonic Foundry begins work on GLX Hub in the Bahamas
Madison-based Sonic Foundry announced it has started construction of a Global Learning Exchange (GLX) Hub in the Bahamas to supplement online learning programs.
UW grads create startup for internship placements
A startup team of University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates has closed on their friends and family round of funding for $60,000.
UW teams with Microsoft, LinkedIn on state workforce needs
With the ultimate goal of more effectively meeting the workforce needs of Wisconsin employers, the University of Wisconsin System is partnering with technology giants Microsoft and LinkedIn on a pilot project to improve its online education offerings for adult learners.
How to make Take Your Child to Work Day a success
Take Your Child to Work Day will be celebrated on Thursday, April 28 this year, and for some professionals this might be the first opportunity they’ve had in two years to bring their son or daughter to the office — assuming the office isn’t still at home.
Men’s Leadership Summit to be held online
Madison365 announced the second annual Men’s Leadership Summit, presented by Wisconsin Leadership Summit and Madison365, will be held on Facebook Live April 13–14.
UW chancellors receive raises to stay in line with other schools
Most of the University of Wisconsin System’s 13 chancellors received raises ranging from 2% to 7.5% to bring their pay in line with peer schools.
Union Terrace reopens April 13
The Memorial Union Terrace reopens for the 2022 season on April 13 when hundreds of green, yellow, and orange chairs return to the Terrace.
