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WMC Celebrates School Choice Week & Calls for Educational Reforms
MADISON –Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – recognized National School Choice Week Jan. 22-28. In celebrating School

WMC Joins Influential Wisconsin Groups to Launch Coalition for Educational Freedom
MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations – including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented

WMC Testifies in Support of Legislation That Would Expand School Choice to All Families in Wisconsin
WMC Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde, testified in support of Assembly Bill 970, legislation that would expand school choice options

WMC Testifies in Support of Legislation That Would Create More Charter Schools in Wisconsin
WMC Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde, submitted testimony in support of two bills that would help streamline the bureaucratic process

UPFRONT: WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer discusses Wisconsin 2035 Report as a solution to Wisconsin Workforce Shortage
WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – unveiled its Wisconsin 2035 report on Thursday at the annual Future Wisconsin Summit.

Business Community Calls on Gov. Evers to Launch Talent Attraction Campaign
Letter: Governor Should Use State Budget, ARPA Funds to Help Address Worker Shortage MADISON- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturer’s

Wisconsin Business World Launches Business is a Force for Good Essay Contest
In honor of Manufacturing Month the Essay Contest Theme is ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’ MADISON – Wisconsin Business World – a program of WMC Foundation

Bill Tracking – Education – 2011-12 Legislative Session
Legislative Bill Tracking Report: Education Chris Reader, Director of Health & Human Resources Policy Bill Number/Author Summary/Status WMC Position AB 447 /SB 335 – authorizing

Legislative Agenda 2013-14: Education & Workforce Preparedness
Despite recent trends in above-average levels of unemployment, thousands of jobs remain unfilled. Employers are struggling to find qualified, skilled workers to fill high-wage positions.
Apprenticeship Tax Credit
WMC supports the passage of Senate Bill 448 and Assembly Bill 587, relating to income and franchise tax credits to employers who offer apprenticeships. WMC