Jobs
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Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac plans to lay off 300 workers
A decline in demand for recreational boats is driving Mercury Marine, a boat parts manufacturer in Fond du Lac County, to prepare to cut 300 positions this summer, according to a spokesperson.
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Wisconsin tourism industry sees second straight year of record-breaking numbers
Wisconsin’s tourism industry had a record-breaking $25 billion in economic impact in 2023, according to a new report from the state Department of Tourism.
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Racine County boat manufacturer lays off nearly 300 people
A southeast Wisconsin boat and engine manufacturer recently laid off a little less than half of its workforce in the village of Sturtevant.
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Amid debate about child labor rules, Wisconsin teens take summer jobs
Even as teens have taken an increasingly important role in the state economy, some states, including Wisconsin, have tried to pass legislation critics say rolls back child labor protections.
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Soy sauce maker planning $800M expansion in Jefferson County
Soy sauce manufacturer Kikkoman Foods is planning an $800 million expansion in Wisconsin that could create 83 new jobs over the next 12 years.
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Palermo’s Pizza set to build new manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee
Palermo’s Pizza plans to build a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the village of West Milwaukee, the company announced Monday.
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Child care funding can address workforce challenges, says head of technical colleges
Wisconsin lawmakers should address the state’s workforce challenges by investing more in child care programs and providing students with more financial aid, said the retiring leader of Wisconsin’s technical colleges.
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DPI report shows Wisconsin’s education workforce is in crisis
A new report by the Department of Public Instruction found about four out of every 10 first-year teachers either leave Wisconsin or the profession after just six years.Â
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Wisconsin had record-high construction jobs in January
Economists, the state builders association and construction unions said the industry’s job growth could be tied to several factors.
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Wisconsin’s nursing home industry could struggle with new federal staffing requirements
Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem. Some experts say more systemic changes are needed.