Kudos to our friends at Nicolet Bank for arranging a Business-Education forum that brought industry and school leaders together for a stimulating panel discussion on Sept 29 at Little River Country Club.
Even those of us who have been involved in the conversation between industry and schools for many years left that meeting with new ideas and new challenges. Preparing our students for the jobs our community offers is everybody's responsibility.
Earlier in the week, the chamber and its members welcomed more than two dozen new teachers at an early-morning breakfast. This year, we assigned guests to tables, ensuring that teachers were paired with business leaders. Our goal was to further open the channels of communication between plant managers, bank presidents, and business owners and the dedicated teachers who educate our children.
The conversation will continue Tuesday at the Northwoods Economic Summit at UW-Marinette. This annual event focuses on workforce and economic development. The topic has taken on greater urgency this year as many if not most of our industries are thriving.
There are jobs locally in just about every field, from CNC machining to accounting. We are fortunate to have two colleges that can train young people to do these jobs.
I've never been more excited about the future of our community! As an area native whose roots here go back to the 1860s, I'm happy my husband and I returned to our home towns to live and work. I'm proud of our thriving businesses and our dedicated educators.
I'm equally proud of the chamber volunteers who have worked diligently to forge relationships between business and education to help our students thrive. Read more about their efforts here.
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