Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent DWD Announces the Two Regions to Launch the Worker Connection Program DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (DWD) MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek announced the award of Worker Connection Program resources to two workforce development areas (WDAs): (1) WDA 2, which includes Milwaukee County and (2) WDA 5, which includes Florence, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Menominee, Shawano, Brown, Kewaunee, Door, Manitowoc and Sheboygan County.
The workforce development regions were selected based on factors including unemployment challenges, health outcomes and industrial sector changes that are expected to produce a mismatch between existing skills and future workforce needs....
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent National speaker presenting 'Winning the War on Talent' workshop Sept. 30 in Shawano SHAWANO COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SHAWANO – The number one issue facing most organizations today is finding and retaining great talent. Two Shawano County organizations are partnering to help local companies address this challenge. Shawano County Economic Progress, Inc. (SCEPI) and the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce are bringing nationally known talent attraction guru Chris Czarnik to Shawano. Czarnik will share his expertise during a special 2 ½ hour workshop “Winning the War for Talent” on Thursday, Sept. 30 at Boarders Inn & Suites. During this interactive and information-packed session, Czarnik will focus on new ideas in recruiting, retaining and developing talent for businesses and organizations. These zero cost ideas will allow employers to define and market directly to their ideal candidates regardless of the job type or level....Read More 2> Expansion and Business Development in the New North Amcor credits Bemis acquisition for record profits; local operations expected to grow OSHKOSH EXAMINER Amcor, the international packaging giant, said this week that it has completed the integration of Bemis Co. Inc., which it acquired two years ago, and has achieved greater than expected results from the merger.
“Strategically, Bemis was a perfect fit for Amcor,” Ron Delia, Amcor’s CEO, told Wall Street analysts in a conference call discussing his company’s recently ended fiscal year.
For the fiscal year, Amcor reported record earnings and said the current year looks at least as good.
“In the two years following our transformational acquisition of Bemis, we have strengthened our financial profile and consistently built earnings momentum,” Delia said...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North Johnsonville launches new logistics business JOHNSONVILLE
The nation’s number-one sausage manufacturer has launched its new business venture in Johnsonville Transport & Logistics, LLC. In its 76 years of making sausages, Wisconsin-based Johnsonville, LLC has also been building its expertise and reputation as a top manufacturer that consistently services its retailer customers with efficient, cost-effective and safe logistics services. The company was recognized in 2020 as a FreightWaves Shipper of Choice award winner, within the “Above & Beyond” category...
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Encourage Educational Attainment Partnerships between UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison and the University of Illinois fast-track admission into top-ranked Master of Accountancy programs UW-GREEN BAY
GREEN BAY — Now business students at any of the four UW-Green Bay campuses can gain early admission into the selective Masters of Accountancy programs at UW-Madison and the University of Illinois.
“We’re thrilled to bring these opportunities to our students,” says Karl Schindl, chair of Accounting and Finance in UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin School of Business. “A graduate degree from either of these highly-regarded programs will expand the career opportunities and increase the marketability of our graduates.”...
Read More 5> Special Event Winning State of Wisconsin Contracts - Leveraging Your Diverse Business Certifications THE CONTRACTING ACADEMY The Contracting Academy (TCA) is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with the State of Wisconsin, Federal Government and Government Prime contractors. The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales. Virtual sessions are scheduled for September 9, 2021 from 1-4pm....
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