ABOVE: Members of the Rhinelander High School building trades class are photographed with Gov. Tony Evers, center, and at far right, State Superintendent Jill Underly and instructor Wil Losch, second from right. Star Journal photo.
By Eileen Persike, editor
RHINELANDER – When the school year s
Facility study suggests areas to improve, expand
By Eileen Persike
Editor
RHINELANDER – Results of a School District of Rhinelander facilities study, approved by the board last fall, were presented last week to the Capital Projects Ad Hoc Committee. Bray Architects of Sheboygan and Milwaukee surv
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Population projections show our area is rapidly aging.
That promises to put even more strain on employers seeking people to fill jobs, and many of those employers are already struggling to find enough workers.
But despite those trends, a new program in the School District of Rhinelander might help fill the gap for employers and their future workers.
“It’s clear that there is a tremendous need for staff and skilled employees in almost all business areas, not only Rhinelander, but really everywhere,” said Rhinelander Superintendent Eric Burke.
A new initiative including Grow North, the School District of Rhinelander, and Rhinelander Partners in Education hopes to boost the local workforce while introducing students to what could be a future career.