Our Vision
Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for Governor Tony Evers. The administration is working on a comprehensive plan to foster an economic climate that attracts and retains a talented workforce. That future workforce can be found in Wisconsin's highly-engaged students, staff, families, and communities.
Our Challenge
Wisconsin employers are increasingly calling for skilled workers. Yet, according to the 2022 Manufacturing Vitality Index, 91% of manufacturers are experiencing difficulty finding talent. The 2019 Wisconsin Hospital Association Workforce Report stated that "physician shortages, the increased health care demands created by an aging population and the challenges presented by increasingly complex care pathways as care continues to move from inpatient to outpatient settings strain all sectors of the health care workforce." The list of high-need employment sectors goes on and on.
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Our Opportunity
At CESA 8, our identity as an educational agency makes us uniquely positioned to assist students as they make connections with local businesses. We understand the challenges and opportunities of the educational setting, having been educators ourselves, and our partnerships with local chambers and economic development agencies afford us the best leverage to provide our students and businesses with workforce development services. Our expertise in providing professional development services to rural school districts insures that all students and educators in the CESA 8 area will have equitable access to Career Readiness opportunities.
Our Goal
The goal of CESA 8's Center on Education for Economic Development (E4ED) is to promote business-education connections for a Career Ready Wisconsin through:
Supporting districts in the creation of State- Endorsed Regional Career Pathways through the Pathways Wisconsin project
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