In this months’ episode of Where is Envision Working, we bring you here!
Location: Legacy Express Job: Drivers This month, we had the opportunity to meet with members of the team at Legacy Express. We were met by the owner, Jeff, right away as we arrived. He welcomed us and mentioned how he had provided breakfast for the team because it was Driver Appreciation Week (September 10-16, 2023). […]
U.S. Department of Education has named Evans Elementary School a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023
The Fond du Lac School District is thrilled to announce that Evans Elementary has earned the prestigious distinction of being named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023. This honor is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and it is a distinction shared by only 353 schools across the entire nation. The recognition is […]
In this months’ episode of Where is Envision Working, we bring you here!
Location: City of Fond du Lac Fire Department Job: Firefighter/EMS/Paramedic This month, we had the opportunity to shadow the team at the City of Fond du Lac Fire Department. This was an experience like none other. I (Tracy) had the chance to ride along in the ambulance and Jill had the chance to ride in […]
In this months’ episode of Where is Envision Working, we bring you here!
Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Job: various This month, we had the opportunity to work alongside a number of employees at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Fond du Lac. We began our shift working in the conference center with two long-time employees (who were super kind and knowledgeable). We helped clean […]
In this months’ episode of Where is Envision Working, we bring you here!
Location: Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes Job: various This month, we had the opportunity to tour the Mother House at the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA). What a beautiful location! While we were there, we met with employees, both lay persons and sisters. The environment is calm, relaxing, and reflective. However, […]
In this months’ episode of Where is Envision Working, we bring you here!
Location: The Arc Fond du Lac Job: Seasonal Work Today, we had the opportunity to work in the Community Enrichment Program (CEP) at The Arc Fond du Lac. This was a refreshing and humbling experience. The atmosphere at The Arc Fond du Lac is enthusiastic, light, and filled with optimism. The clients welcomed us like […]
In this month’s episode of Where is Tracy Working, I bring you here!
Location: Fond du Lac County Dispatch Job: Dispatch Worker Today was an exciting day. Myself, along with my colleague Jillian, had the opportunity to shadow the incredibly talented team at Fond du Lac County Dispatch. We walked into what reminded me of a top-secret workspace. Giant monitors (and lots of them!), headsets, radios, buzzers, alarms, […]
Bug Tussel Explodes in Growth Providing High-Speed Internet to Rural Wisconsin
Here’s how government helped, and where fiber optic is going next. A funny thing happened on Steve Schneider’s way to retirement: He says he found “the secret sauce” for rural broadband expansion. In the early 2000s, at Schneider’s home in the Kellnersville area of Manitowoc County, an internet service provider ran fiber optic cable close […]
Wisconsin expands CNA workforce development program
Wisconsin is expanding its certified nurse aide workforce development program to help more Wisconsinites start or continue in their careers as certified nursing assistants (CNA). Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday $6 million will be used to expand the WisCaregiver Careers program for nursing home CNAs. The program originally […]
A free virtual skills-training program in Northeast Wisconsin
Why you should join the Skills Accelerator program in NE Wisconsin gener8tor Skills is a virtual rapid skilling program for people looking for jobs in high-demand roles in their communities or working remotely for companies across the country. Founded in the Summer of 2020, the gener8tor Skills Accelerator was designed to help those who have […]