Five county coalitions are partnering with Extension to engage rural entrepreneurs and strengthen community connection. Thanks to a grant from Compeer Financial, Extension is providing coaching and guidance for local groups to spur sustained entrepreneurship. Get the whole story at https://lnkd.in/gNNYiUXh #RuralEntrepreneurship #CompeerFinancial #RuralEntrepreneurship
University of Wisconsin-Extension
Education Administration Programs
Madison, WI 5,030 followers
“I shall never be content until the beneficent influence of the University reaches every family of the state.” - WI Idea
About us
University of Wisconsin-Extension provides statewide access to university resources and research so the people of Wisconsin can learn, grow and succeed at all stages of life. UW-Extension carries out this tradition of the Wisconsin Idea – extending the boundaries of the university to the boundaries of the state – through its four divisions of continuing education, cooperative extension, business and entrepreneurship and broadcast and media innovations.
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https://extension.wisc.edu/
External link for University of Wisconsin-Extension
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Register now for the 2024 FEED Summit, October 28-29 in Milwaukee. Join us for business workshops, networking sessions, great local food, and field trips to Milwaukee food businesses! https://lnkd.in/gbHEYKfn
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Congrats to Melanie Miller! She will be inducted into the 2024 National 4-H Hall of Fame in Boise, Idaho today. Read more about Melanie’s contributions to 4-H in Wisconsin and beyond: https://lnkd.in/g2sJa_TZ #4HHallOfFame #Wisconsin4H #4HWeek
A Legacy of Leadership: Melanie Miller’s Journey to the National 4-H Hall of Fame
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/news
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We're preparing law enforcement leaders for the challenges facing their profession. “We’ve seen some of the worst years that law enforcement has experienced in quite some time and this group is growing through that. And, changing the way law enforcement is looked at, making it better not only for our communities but for the agencies themselves by taking what we’ve learned and then integrating that in a way to push law enforcement to the future.” -Lieutenant Meghan Cash, Appleton Police Department The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College is a joint venture of the Department of Justice and Extension’s Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) with 75% of graduates, moving up in the ranks within their agencies. Read more about the program https://lnkd.in/gKY6SaMY
Leading with purpose- Providing executive leadership training for law enforcement
https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/news
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Don't miss Badgers on Tap this fall! We're partnering with Badger Talks and the Wisconsin Science Festival to highlight Wisconsin Agriculture October 14-18. Get the schedule, locations, and topics at https://lnkd.in/g-ZnH5ie #BadgerTalks #BadgersOnTap #WisconsinScienceFestival #WisconsinAgriculture
Badgers On Tap
https://badgertalks.wisc.edu
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Happy National 4-H Week! Recently, we talked with some of our inspiring 4-H alumni to hear how 4-H helped them become Beyond Ready for the future. Read their stories: https://lnkd.in/gWfGX7uD #4HWeek #BeyondReady #PositiveYouthDevelopment #4H
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Join us 9/20 for this business forum: https://lnkd.in/gSGmnE6s
Save the date! Join us as The Rural Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Initiative hosts a legal symposium for Wisconsin’s workforce. Gain insights into topics regarding employment and entrepreneurship for new immigrants, migrant workers, and undocumented workers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBbe9u_v
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Registration is open for the Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers! The Summit is open to everyone, you do not need to be a Master Naturalist to attend. Learn more at wimasternaturalist.org #MasterNaturalists #NaturalResources
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I’m excited to announce that I've been selected as a 2024 EE 30 Under 30 by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The award recognizes young changemakers using environmental education to spark positive change around the world. The 30 awardees in this year’s EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 range in age from 21 to 30, hail from 19 countries, and work with a wide range of audiences to tackle complex environmental and social issues in their communities. I’m thrilled to join this inspiring community. naaee.org/ee30under30 #EE30U30 #EnvironmentalEducation #leadership
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Join Extension for the 2024 Fathers In Focus Conference, where fathers, father figures, men, and mentors are invited to come together to tackle the challenges and share the success of their fatherhood experience. Let’s inspire dads to be stronger advocates for one another, and support their continued involvement in their children's lives and the community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSxKFYKc