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Wisconsinites in apprenticeship programs reached an all-time high in 2024, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Increased job training may help worker shortages across various industries.
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Antoine Carter speaks about gardening, public art, philanthropy and his plan to build apartment buildings on vacant lots near Milwaukee’s Moody Park.
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The Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is slated to make its Badger State debut in 2027. But what does this mean for Wisconsin travelers and residents of Oak Creek?
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A Milwaukee neighborhood in need of stable housing is offering a community-led solution.
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Workers at Anodyne Coffee voted unanimously to unionize in early June, but last week its parent company challenged the election results. A hearing will determine whether the union vote will stand.
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Michail Takach joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to discuss his recent article for Milwaukee Magazine on the legacy of This Is It.
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The ThriveOn Small Business Loan Program has helped 16 local businesses find success through lending and social returns.
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Milwaukee County’s Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County.
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The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training.
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What happens in state and federal government impacts people looking for jobs in Milwaukee. Here's the latest from Milwaukee County's workforce development board.
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Workers at Anodyne will vote on forming a union. But the story of its unionization effort uncovers a nationwide coffee conglomerate, a private equity portfolio and a barrage of firings.
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Stone Creek Director of Development Drew Pond joined Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to share more about Stone Creek’s sustainability efforts and tariff concerns.