DEVELOPING THE TALENT NECESSARY TO DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH (AND VICE VERSA)
Through collaboration between the business community and the state’s educational institutions, investment in our communities, and engagement with young people seeking career and personal fulfillment, Wisconsin is attracting and retaining skilled workers whose ambition and talent drive the state’s economy. Wisconsin’s 26 UW-System schools, including the UW-Madison, 24 independent colleges and universities, and 16 technical colleges produce inquisitive, highly-qualified workers whose skills align with high-demand fields across a broad range of industries. The result is a productive workforce that supports business growth and innovation.
WEDC supports workforce development in Wisconsin not only by investing in skills training programs, but also by promoting the unique opportunities our state offers for people to succeed both professionally and personally.
TALENT INITIATIVES
WEDC SUCCESS STORIES
With sales reaching double-digit growth, and recognizing the value the potatoes were bringing shoppers, The Little Potato Company saw an opportunity in the U.S. market and decided to seize it in Wisconsin.
With operations across the United States and Mexico, Toledo Molding & Die Inc. selected Beloit for a new plant to manufacture molded automotive parts for Jeep Cherokees.
Wisconsin rose to the top of Solomon Corp.'s list for a location for a new manufacturing plant thanks to our access to transportation and logistics networks, skilled workforce and more.
Having outgrown its existing facility in northern Illinois, Vonco Products has relocated to a new facility in Kenosha County to better meet its needs and expected double-digit growth.
WEDC NEWS
$189 million ND Paper project receives WEDC support
WEDC has announced an agreement to provide ND Paper with $1.7 million in tax credits over three years to support the company’s expansion at its Biron division, a project expected to create 27 new jobs. Read More
Businesses invited to apply for 2019 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
WEDC is seeking nominations for the 2019 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which recognize outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. Read More
20 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants
Governor Tony Evers and WEDC announced that 20 school districts throughout the state have been awarded a total of more than $500,000 in grants to establish or expand local fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities. Read More
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