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2023 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…
Read MoreHigh School Students Attend Mini Business World at Carroll University
Last week, the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Foundation hosted Mini Business World at Carroll University. The goal of the program is to provide students with a stronger understanding of what it takes to start a business, the power of the free enterprise system, and ultimately leave with a…
Read MoreExperience the Trades Exposes Students to Careers in Manufacturing & Construction
With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, the Alliance was proud to ignite students’ passion for the trades through an interactive and engaging expo. Experience the Trades provided nearly 1,500 middle and high school students the opportunity to meet 38 local manufacturing and construction employers. Students got to ‘try on’ the trades…
Read MoreMini Business World to Take Place on November 10
In partnership with the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Foundation and Carroll University, the Alliance is excited to once again host Mini Business World. Waukesha County high school students are invited to interact with students from other school districts and leave with a stronger understanding of what it takes to start and run a business. Students…
Read MoreAlliance to Host ‘Experience the Trades’ Expo
For decades, 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, we are excited to ignite students’ passion for the trades through an interactive and engaging experience. Experience the Trades provides…
Read More2022 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…
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