Saturday, October 12, 2002
Wisconsin is going to hold its third economic summit next week, and a number of important industry cluster councils are forming. The Printing Cluster Council is the first out of the blocks. Others will follow. Wisconsin has identified eleven clusters -- some established, some emerging -- that are driving the state's economy.
The Printing Council includes representatives from business, universities, and the technical college system. Wisconsin is taking steps to integrate its graphics arts management education from high school through college.
It provides a good model of market-driven skill development. At the same time, the Council has identified that R&D at the university level needs more investment. Other elements of the Printing Cluster Council agenda will be presented next week. They include building a 2+2 career pathway and launching a marketing effort targeted at young people. Learn more. Go
The agenda for Wisconsin's property and casulty insurance cluster is also starting to form. Read more.
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Wisconsin cluster groups forming
