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Local employers will engage with more than 2,000 middle and high school students on Thursday during the annual Career Venture event at the L.E. Phillips YMCA Sports Center in Eau Claire.The long-running event is hosted by the West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board and has been a staple in the...
High Quality, Great Value: Education for the Whole Community at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Feb 11 2026Today’s youth have many options pulling their attention toward future careers. Directing their attention toward the high-demand careers west central Wisconsin’s employers seek is critical to the region's quality of life. “Manufacturing feeds the economy here,” said Rob Ecker, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Associate Dean of Manufacturing and Engineering.“The economic...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and the role career and technical education plays in preparing Wisconsin students for success after Governor Tony Evers proclaimed February 2026 as CTE Month in Wisconsin.Career and...
