Wisconsin Cited for Abundance in Unfilled Jobs

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says there is a record level of job postings in the U.S. with 5.8 million job openings at the end of July. Wisconsin is one of several states with an abundance of unfilled jobs. Today the Job Center of Wisconsin had more than 86,000 job listings. A large number of those high demand positions are for IT professionals, health care professionals, skilled workers and welders. We have addressed the so-called skills gap in the past, but obviously, more needs to be done.

In the past month, the Speaker's Task Force on Youth Workforce Readiness was created to explore new ways to encourage Wisconsin youth to pursue careers in the trades, manufacturing industry and technical fields. The task force will also examine future industry needs and challenges in Wisconsin. Task force members will be attending hearings around the state to gather input from job creators and the public.
 

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Loss of a War Hero

On September 9th, Tomahawk lost one of its finest citizens with the death of Einar H. Ingman, Jr. who passed away surrounded by his family at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.

Einar H. Ingman, Jr. was one of five Medal of Honor recipients from Wisconsin for his service in Korea. The four others were awarded posthumously. Ingman received the Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman on July 5, 1951 and was also the recipient of two Purple Hearts, the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars.

Afterwards, Ingman came home to Tomahawk, greeted by a crowd of 20,000 people at a “Welcome Home Parade and Celebration.” His hometown presented him with a new car, boat, motor and trailer.

Exactly one year after receiving the Medal of Honor, he married the love of his life, Mardelle Goodfellow. In November 1952, he was discharged from the Army as retired. He went on to work as a mail clerk with then-Owens-Illinois Paper Corp. in Tomahawk, retiring after 32 years.

The Funeral Service for Einar H. Ingman Jr., will take place at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church, Tomahawk. Visitation will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, Tomahawk, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday morning from 9:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM. Burial with Full Military Honors, will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are appreciated to the Einar Ingman Scholarship Fund or the Honor Flight Program.

To read the full obituary click here.

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Sponsors Local Grant

The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is sponsoring the Innovative Educator Grant program and applications are now being accepted.
This is a great opportunity for educators who teach grades 6-12 to receive grants up to $1,000 to go toward innovative programs that benefit student achievement in science, technology, engineering, or math.
There are many programs that may be considered for grant funding including robotics programs and environmental projects. Eligible schools need to be a natural gas or electric customer of Wisconsin Public Service.

Click here for more information on eligibility and the application process.

 

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