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Leveraging the TechHire program to meet your tech talent needs
By: Laura Catherman, Director, Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Board. In 2016, the United States Department of Labor awarded nearly $150 million in H-1B TechHire Partnership grants to 39 partnerships providing services in 25 states. These grants provide employment and training assistance to train workers with the skills required for well-paying middle- and high-skilled, and high-growth jobs.
Read MoreTreetop Explorer
By: Curt Andrews, owner of Treetop Explorer. My wife Jennifer and I experience life from a perspective unfamiliar to most—the canopies of trees. Together we share a passion for tree climbing, and with our business, Treetop Explorer based in Waukesha, we can share our adventures and climbing experiences with others.
Read MoreFull Integration
By: Reginald Reed, CEO, Mindful Staffing. Everyone seems to be struggling to find good employees for long-term corporate and economic growth, and with projects like Foxconn already underway, it’s only going to get worse.
Read MoreMilwaukee Tool breaking ground on expansion with $8 million in state support
Milwaukee Tool has purchased a 3.5-acre site near its current facility and plans to build a $32-million R&D facility. The project is expected to create 350 new jobs. The Center for Growth is proud to be a partner with Milwaukee Tool, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Milwaukee7 and the City of Brookfield on this project.…
Read MoreSecond round information sessions announced for Foxconn construction work
The second round of information sessions for Foxconn construction work will take place at the end of July and early August. These information sessions are a way to connect construction-related businesses and workers in all regions of the state with the tools they need to get connected with the Foxconn project.
Read MoreWelcome new board members
We’re excited to announce two new additions to our board of directors: Mike Shiels, dean of the School of Applied Technologies at Waukesha County Technical College; and Ty Staviski, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Milwaukee Tool.
Read MoreCongratulations to our winners!
The Center for Growth partnered with Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and the Waukesha County Business Alliance to honor individuals, businesses and nonprofits who are making Waukesha County a great place to live, work and play. It was a great celebration!
Read MoreWalkability and sense of place in the surburbs
By: Bob Monnat, partner & COO of Mandel Group, Inc. Despite perceptions, there continues to be a tremendous amount of growth in the suburban housing markets. While the downtown areas of large cities have seen dramatic additions to housing supply, there is robust activity in the suburbs, particularly in terms of new multifamily housing. A…
Read MoreThinking differently about workforce
The benefits of hiring from outside your traditional candidate pool are numerous. Click to connect with resources to help you do that.
Read MoreCenter for Growth celebrates second anniversary
The Waukesha County Center for Growth celebrated its second anniversary last week. The Center for Growth is Waukesha County’s economic development organization, working to generate capital investment, create jobs and grow Waukesha County’s economic base.
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