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1,200 Students Experience the Trades in Waukesha County
For more than a decade, the Waukesha County Business Alliance has worked to develop our future workforce by exposing students to the career opportunities available in our region. With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, the Alliance was proud to ignite students’ passion for the trades through our third annual Experience the…
Read More2024 Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County
The Waukesha County Business Alliance has announced the five winners of its Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County awards program. These awards celebrate young professionals who live or work in Waukesha County and who have shown personal initiative, determination and commitment to their careers and their community. Tomorrow’s leaders are taking steps today to build a…
Read MoreAlliance Hosts Discovering Health Care Expo to Expose Students to Career Pathways
More than 650 students from school districts in and around Waukesha County attended the Alliance’s annual Discovering Health Care Expo at Waukesha County Technical College on Tuesday, March 5. The expo exposed students considering a career in healthcare the multitude of career paths available in the industry. Students ranging from 8th through 12th grade participated…
Read MoreSchools Request Materials to Support Skilled Trades Curriculum
For the past decade, the Alliance has focused on driving solutions around the talent pipeline. After years of hosting students on manufacturing tours and connecting businesses with K-12 institutions, the Alliance recently launched a new program called Industries in Schools. This program takes business leaders on tours of high schools to see the labs, innovative…
Read MoreAlliance Hosts Second Annual ‘Experience the Trades’ Expo
With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, the Alliance was proud to ignite students’ passion for the trades at its second annual ‘Experience the Trades’ expo. Experience the Trades provided nearly 1,200 middle and high school students the opportunity to interact with roughly 30 local manufacturing and construction employers. Students experienced activities…
Read More2023 Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County
The Waukesha County Business Alliance has announced the five winners of its Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County awards program. These awards celebrate young professionals who live or work in Waukesha County and who have shown personal initiative, determination and commitment to their careers and their community. Tomorrow’s leaders are taking steps today to build a…
Read MoreRobyn Ludtke Named 2023 United Way Philanthropic 5 Winner
The Alliance is proud to announce Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Workforce Robyn Ludtke as a 2023 United Way Philanthropic 5 winner. The P5 award recognizes community volunteers who have made an impact through their leadership, volunteerism, mentoring and philanthropy. Giving back is a part of Robyn’s soul, as she supports the organizations…
Read MoreBusiness Education Programs End School Year Strong
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, we are proud to report that our business education partnerships are ending the school year strong. This past year was filled with numerous opportunities to develop our future workforce by connecting businesses and educational institutions. Our Schools2Skills™ program provided 623 students from 20 different schools the…
Read MoreBusiness Leaders, Educators and Students Highlight the Talent Pipeline in Waukesha County
Last week, the Alliance brought together business leaders, educators and students from local schools for our annual Bridging the Gap program. This program provides the opportunity for educators and students to network directly with local businesses, as well as the opportunity to highlight the talent pipeline in Waukesha County. Congratulations to Hamilton School District, La…
Read MoreGenerac Hosts Careers Uncovered for Educators from Across Waukesha County
Educators from around Waukesha County came together for the Alliance’s Careers Uncovered program hosted by Generac on Monday, January 23. Educators had the opportunity to hear from leaders representing marketing, finance, industrial design, engineering, sales, logistics, and manufacturing to better understand how each department supports a product of Generac. Through one-on-one conversations, business leaders and…
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