Health Care Exploration for High School and College Students
Many industries are trying to plan for a worker shortage that continues to grow. The health care industry is one place that a…
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Business lessons give high school students real world experiences in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Students are learning about how they can create and build a product in La Crosse. About 40 students from…
Winona Senior High School students get hands-on experience in the health care field
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) - Some area high school students are getting experience of what it's like working in their potential future jobs. And…
Scholarships for students who pursue safety and health degrees
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Students in our area who pursue degrees in occupational safety or health are eligible for scholarships. The Scott Sklenar Scholarship,…
Winona school employment program awarded $3k grant from area company
An area high school program will be able to continue teaching students important job skills through a new grant. Express Employment Professionals recently donated $3,000 to the Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools.
Study finds hurdles for businesses in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - There are two big hurdles impacting Wisconsin businesses in the new year. 75 percent of employers in the state say they are struggling to fill…
Students explore career opportunities at fair in La Crosse
Middle school students are looking to their futures at a career fair Thursday in La Crosse.
Over $400,000 awarded in grants to Minnesota State College Southeast, Winona Manufacturers
Computers have made manufacturing easier for companies across the country.
With workforce shrinking as baby boomers retire, medical providers find ways to fill the gaps
As more baby boomers retire, a shortage of health care providers is expected to get even worse, especially in rural areas. According to a new report out by the Wisconsin Hospital Association, aging will force more people out of the profession while increasing the demand for providers.
Western Tech offers new construction certification program
Western Technical College is offering a new 11-week program for students interested in construction work.
