UW-Extension supports economic development statewide
The University of Wisconsin-Extension's Outreach and E-Learning division has reallocated more than $300,000 this year to support new economic development projects. Under a new Continuing EDvantage program, UW-Extension will provide start-up funding to initiatives that create partnerships with Wisconsin businesses, community and government agencies, the nonprofit sector, and the continuing education offices on UW campuses. This year's funded initiatives include collaborations with:
- 18 UW campuses and UW-Extension
- 8 Wisconsin technical colleges
- 4 private colleges
- 18 economic development organizations
- 7 nonprofit agencies
- 1 government agency
- The public library system
- Wisconsin hospitals
For more information on the other 11 UW Continuing EdVantage initiatives: www.uwex.edu/news/story.cfm/758
Nelson Soler, Lucy Holifield and Sammis White of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee review plans for the Minority Contractor Capacity Initiative (MCCI). The goal of the program is to provide professional development opportunities to small minority- and women-owned construction firms to help them compete effectively in the marketplace as prime contractors. MCCI is a partnership among UW-Extension's Outreach and E-Learning division, the UWM School of Continuing Education, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors. Photo by JOE NEUMANN, UW-MILWAUKEE.