Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin is known as "The Education Governor." Having spent his career as a school teacher, principal, district superintendent and Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, Governor Evers has a depth of insight into education that we tapped into on this episode of the podcast.
In this episode...
Connecting the Dots
"What's best for our kids is best for our state" - a motto Governor Evers stands by as the state makes decisions about education, supporting our communities and investing in our economy.
How should schools be spending the unprecentended funding they're receiving? The governor weighs in with his thoughts.
Workforce Training Initiatives
Our technical colleges colleges are a great resource helping get people back into the workforce, aided by workforce grants initiated by the governor.
Some other workforce topics we discuss include...
What workforce training initiatives are out there? Which ones are working? What are the barriers keeping people out of the workforce, and how can we remove them? How do you balance the need for skilled talent with an already low unemployment rate?
Industry 4.0 in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to well-recognized and forward-looking brands that are driving trends in Industry 4.0, keeping the at the forefront of manufacturing.
We discuss the impact this innovation has on the workforce, and how organizations like the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation are helping employers invest in the state as they grow.
Bringing Education & Industry Together
At the end of the day, the best way to grow a state is to bring education an dthe workforce together.
We discuss how leaders from both sides can work together to benefit students and the state's economy.
Episode web page: https://techedpodcast.com/governor-tony-evers/
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