WUWM 89.7 FM's PROJECT MILWAUKEE: HELP WANTED
Uncovering the Truth Behind Wisconsin's Skills Gap

Many Wisconsin companies have job openings, but cannot find skilled workers. As a result, employers say they are losing business. Meanwhile, prospective workers are having trouble finding jobs that offer both a family-supporting wage and a career track.

WUWM News journalists and Lake Effect producers will tackle this topic—from both the employers’ and workers’ perspective. WUWM will explore the impact on the community, and what leaders are doing to deal with the problem.
 
LISTEN: OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Tune to WUWM 89.7 FM to hear a series of interviews and reports from WUWM journalists.

ATTEND THE FORUM:  Tuesday, OCTOBER 30 • 4 to 6 p.m.
WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee Public Radio invites the community to participate in a public forum held at MATC-Downtown Campus. The panel discussion, moderated by Lake Effect Executive Producer Mitch Teich, will focus on what role educators, the public and private sector and others should play, in order to close the skills gap. Bob Bach will facilitate the question and answer session.

The forum will be recorded for broadcast on Lake Effect. It will air Friday, November 2nd at 10 a.m.

PROGRAM:
3:45 p.m.    Sign-in at WUWM table / be seated
4:00 p.m.    Panel Discussion
5:00 p.m.    Question & Answer Session

This event is free and open to the public.
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEATS BEFORE 10/29.
Questions, call Michelle M. at 414-270-1224.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
We value your questions, comments and observations.
Submit your questions or bring them to the forum.

Learn more at www.wuwm.com/projectmilwaukee

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ABOUT THE VENUE:
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is a publicly supported comprehensive higher education institution committed to increasing the potential and productivity of the people in its district through the delivery of high-quality instruction and programs which are consistent with current and emerging educational and labor market needs.

General Education is an integral part of MATC programs which provides the knowledge and conceptual abilities that college-educated adults must have to achieve in occupational skills training and to perform more effectively in the demanding, complex world in which they live.

PARKING:
Paid street and structure parking is available nearby.
www.parkmilwaukee.com