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Food and natural resource sy. Grow Wisconsin’s ability to compete by creating a stronger and sustainable workforce. “The Right People, with the Right Skills, in the Right Place at the Right Time”.
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Food and natural resource sy Grow Wisconsin’s ability to compete by creating a stronger and sustainable workforce.
“The Right People, with the Right Skills, in the Right Place at the Right Time” • Attract, Develop and retain the premium workforce required to grow Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, food and natural resource systems.
Implement Panel on Agricultural Education Promote “Grow WI” Job Creation Support Research Mobilize Innovative Ag Education Programs Recommend Workforce Policies & Initiatives Promote Qualified Workers Encourage Youth Advocate for Ag Workforce Diversity Encourage Public, Private Part./Coalitions Promote Strong Ag Programs @ all Levels Support Recruitment, Training & Ag Education of Ag Educators & Leaders Objectives of the WAEWD Council
WAEWD Council Leadership • Private Industry-14 Members • Secondary Education-6 Members • Post Secondary Education-6 Members • Government Agency-4 Members • Government Legislative-4 Members • Executive Committee-9 Members • Executive Director
WAEWD Council Action Plans • Workforce Development Initiatives for Agriculture • WHY AG.com Campaign • WI AG TAGS-Ag Specialty License Plates • Support Agriculture Education-Enhance Ag by supporting career exploration, education & opportunities
WAEWD Council Resources • Website: http://wiaglink.org/ • Contact: Jack OuradaExecutive Director WI Agricultural Education & Workforce Development Council 2811 Agriculture DriveMadison, WI 53708-8911Phone: (608) 224-5128 Cell: (608) 235-7148Fax: (608) 224-5107 Email:jack.ourada@wisconsin.gov