Our Vision
Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for our new 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
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Wisconsin employers are increasingly calling for skilled workers. Yet, according to the 2019 Manufacturing Vitality Index, 88% of manufacturers are experiencing difficult finding talent. The 2016 Wisconsin Hospital Association Workforce Report stated that many health care providers are experiencing significant difficulty in hiring health care workers, especially nurses in specialty areas such as intensive care, obstetrics and surgery. 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 Academic and Career Planning 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:
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Coordinating Academic and Career Planning support for CESA 8's 27 member school districts
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Providing web-based ACP tools showcasing Northeast Wisconsin businesses through the Inspire Northeast Wisconsin portal
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