Posts by winegar@eauclairechamber.org
April Blog: Workforce Connector
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Spring Graduating Class Experiencing High Job Placement, and Low Unemployment Rates The state of Wisconsin is reported one of the lowest unemployment rates in history for the state at 2.9%. This was released by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. This is encouraging higher rates of job placement for new…
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The Business Benefits of Increasing Diversity and Inclusion There are many benefits to incorporating a sense of community with diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This article by Forbes highlights why it is so important to weave these values into a business to ensure a healthy and successful workplace environment. The real change within a…
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Labor Force Participation Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels, with Impact Potential Coming from Eau Claire Interesting news for the city of Eau Claire, we reported have seen an increase in labor force participation that is reportedly higher than our levels before the pandemic hit. This information was presented by a report from the UW – Madison think…
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UW – Eau Claire Hosting “Tunnel of Awareness” Event this April The University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire is hosting a new event next week that is called the “tunnel of awareness”. This event will be an interactive way for students to gain a better understanding of implicit bias surrounding student life on campus. This…
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Mental Health Training for Business Professionals On April 11th there is mental health training for business professionals at Oasis Church in Eau Claire. We strongly encourage business professionals to take advantage of this opportunity in order to accelerate their business operations and the internal well-being of their employees. Mental health is extremely important when considering…
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National Disability Awareness Month March is National Disability Awareness Month, and we wanted to inform others and spread awareness about children with disabilities. The Chippewa Valley Equality Initiative put together a really great resource to navigate through when learning more about this topic. Many of the underlying points and information surrounding children with disabilities are…
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Area Education and Business Leaders Looking to Invest in Educational Institutions in the Near Future Wisconsin’s Big-Budget Surplus is sitting at an estimated $3.8 billion in addition to the $1.7 billion rainy day fund, totaling $5.5 billion. Now the question is how can they use this money to make positive changes to the state’s programs. …
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Johnson Joins the WEDC Team with Goals to Build Entrepreneurship in Diverse Communities Sharon Johnson is one of the newest members of the WEDC team as of January 2022. WEDC is the Wisconsin Economic Development Program and it is dedicated to Wisconsin’s economic growth. Sharon is an important factor in their program and brings the…
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Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant Now Accepting Applications Applications are now open for the Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant. This is a state-funded program that provides employer-led worker training grants. The program is administered by the Office of Skills Development at the Department of Workforce Development. The OSD strives to encourage the development of innovative solutions for…
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Associate Dean for Diversity at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Discusses the University’s Inclusion Goals DeVon Wilson is the associate dean for diversity representing the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have been a very important and crucial staple for the Badger community. Advancing the way that they operate…
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