We have access to 21,000 future employees--do you?

CESA 8's innovative Center on Education for Economic Development (E4ED) supports schools and their communities to develop a future workforce responsive to the needs of area businesses and industry.  As a regional service provider, CESA 8 is uniquely positioned to serve as a "hub" connecting businesses and school districts in Florence, Forest, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto and Shawano Counties in this mutually beneficial workforce development effort.  We can't do this vital workforce development without your support. Become an E4ED sponsor with your optional tax deductible donation and take advantage of our workforce development services:
Business sponsors:
  • A personalized landing page for your company on the Inspire Northeast Wisconsin platform to create visibility as students and job seekers explore their career options
  • Direct communication and marketing to students/ districts/parents/teachers through work-based learning activities (internships, site visits, online career coaches, etc.
  • The option to participate in the Career Academy Teacher Externship program to make personal connections with classroom teachers and your future workforce
  • Promotion of the local community as a place to live and work, now and in the future.
To get started, fill in our Google Business Sign-Up Form!
Education Sponsors:
  • Coordinated Academic and Career Planning support
  • Our presence as your voice at local EDC and Chamber meetings to maintain connections between businesses and districts
  • Access to Inspire Northeast Wisconsin for your district's students
  • Teacher participation in the Career Academy Teacher Externship (CATE) program
To add Education for Economic Development services to your CESA 8 contract, contact Jessica Kaczmarek at jessicak@cesa8.org.