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Promoting Financial Literacy in Wisconsin
One of our top
priorities, as we continue to move Wisconsin forward, is developing our
workforce. We know in order to build the next generation of strong, skilled
workers it’s important to provide them with a quality education today.
That’s why we’re
making college more affordable and accessible for Wisconsin students and
families.
One of the ways we’re
building upon our historic UW tuition freeze by bolstering financial literacy
throughout the state.
This week, we will announce 11 financial literacy grants totaling more than $152,000 to schools across Wisconsin with the goal of enhancing personal finance education.
Did you know that
Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to develop content and performance
standards to define what students should know about financial literacy?
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Celebrating Wisconsin's Recent Project SEARCH Graduates
Today, we have the opportunity
to personally congratulate both Waukesha Memorial Hospital and Aspirus
Riverview Hospital Project SEARCH graduates at their graduation ceremonies.
Since 2008, over 450 students
with disabilities have graduated from Project SEARCH programs throughout
Wisconsin.
The Waukesha Memorial Hospital
graduates are the second class of Project SEARCH participants to complete the
program, and we’re proud of the dedication and accomplishments of all eight
students who graduated today. Waukesha Memorial partners with the Easter Seals
of Southeast Wisconsin for the program.
In Wisconsin Rapids, we will also
recognize the 12 Aspirus Riverview Hospital graduates for their hard work to develop
the skills needed to thrive in our workforce. The Wisconsin Rapids School
District is the partner organization for the Aspirus Riverview Hospital Project
SEARCH program.
Project SEARCH integrates
on-site work experience in a business environment with classroom instruction.
We expanded the Project SEARCH program in 2014 when we launched the year of A
Better Bottom Line initiative, which promotes employment opportunities for
people with disabilities through recognition, education, and investments in
programs like the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) at the Department
of Workforce Development (DWD).
Wisconsin’s youth with
disabilities are crucial to our workforce and contribute substantially to the
businesses employing them, as demonstrated by the significant amount of private
sector interest in the Project SEARCH program.
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WEDC Leads Trade Mission to South Korea
Last week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation led
a trade venture to South Korea, the world’s 13th largest economy.
Business participants traveled to three major South Korean
cities – Seoul, Daejeon, and Busan. All three cities were chosen for their
relevance to Wisconsin’s strong industry sectors, including water technology,
green energy, medical technology, and robotics.
South Korea is one of Wisconsin’s top ten export
destinations, and following the 2012 free trade agreement, our state’s exports
to South Korea have grown over 9 percent, totaling more than $472 million in
goods and services produced by Wisconsin companies going to South Korea in
2014.
The venture provided Wisconsin companies and businesses with
the opportunity to build and strengthen ties with South Korea, which will
ultimately bolster investment and economic growth in our state.
The venture ran from May 21 – 28. WEDC also recently announced its 2016 – 2017 trade venture schedule. Business’s interested in being a member of the Wisconsin delegation should
visit InWisconsin.com/tradeventure.
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It has been a pleasure communicating with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor and represent the residents of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Governor Scott Walker
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