ABOUT THE SERIES
“Beyond the Walls” is a forum presented by VJS Construction Services that brings educational and industry leaders together to share knowledge, foster relationships, and enhance Milwaukee’s future workforce.
WHY THIS MATTERS
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Highlights real-world partnerships between education and industry
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Focuses on skills-based talent development
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Gives leaders tools and ideas they can bring back to their schools and organizations
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Offers a rotating format and location to keep conversations fresh and relevant
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Creates networking opportunities
SESSION TOPICS
Session 1: Starting with the End in Mind: The Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge New Workers Need to Thrive in Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Workforce
Session 2: Developing Private Sector Programs
Session 3: Nurturing a Culture that Retains and Unleashes Young Talent
Session 4: Educating Students to Lead in an AI-Powered World
SESSION 1
Starting with the End in Mind: The Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge New Workers Need to Thrive in Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Workforce
Where: UW Milwaukee - Chemistry Building
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at X:XX pm
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
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Intro by Robyn Ludtke, Executive Director, WCTC Foundation
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Panelists from Bank Five Nine, Waukesha County Business Alliance, UW Milwaukee, Marquette, GPS Education Partners
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Workshop led by XXX
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Optional site tour of the UW Milwaukee Chemistry Building
SESSION 2
Developing Private Sector Programs: Exploration of Dual-Enrollment and Work-Based Learning Systems
Where: TBD
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at X:XX pm
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
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Presentation featuring Aug Prep, Notre Dame, or St. Joan Antida
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Roundtables with leaders from Northwestern Mutual, Husco, ProHealth Care, GE Healthcare, VJS, WCTC, MATC and more
SESSION 3
Nurturing a Culture that Retains and Unleashes Young Talent: What Does it Take to Keep Young Workers Engaged Once They’re Hired?
Where: TBD
When: Thursday, February X, 2026 at X:XX pm
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
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Perspectives from Froedtert Health, Employ Milwaukee, BMO Financial Group, ManpowerGroup, VJS, and more
Details Coming Soon!
SESSION 4
Educating Students to Lead in an AI-Powered World: Preparing the Next Generation to Lead,
Adapt, and Innovate in a Tech-Driven Future
Where: MSOE - Engineering Innovation Center
When: Thursday, Spring X, 2026 at X:XX pm
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
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Speakers from MSOE, WCTC, and industry partners
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Optional site tour of the MSOE - Engineering Innovation Center
Details Coming Soon!
GET INVOLVED!
We welcome feedback, speaker nominations, and ideas for future topics.
Contact us to learn more or recommend a session contribution.
