Milwaukee Bucks, Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Learning Center Officially Opens
This past week, the Milwaukee Bucks, Froedtert, and the Medical College of Wisconsin unveiled the new Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Learning Center at Carmen School of Science and Technology Northwest Campus. Over the next five years, the new learning center will serve as a hub for hands-on training in healthcare careers for 300 Carmen students and low-income adults.
As Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin said at the event: "Often times, students may have a
Did You Know There's a State Forest in Milwaukee?
We did! And now more are learning about Havenwoods State Forest, a hidden gem in the CNI area, thanks to a profile of Havenwoods by Nate Imig at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. Nate recently interviewed Havenwoods Superintendent Judy Klippel to learn about the history of the park and the amazing opportunities for visitors. Go here to read the story and hear the interview. And check out this video to learn more about Havenwoods. #Neighborhood #HavenwoodsStateForest #People #Video #Med
Bucks, Froedtert & MCW unveil new learning laboratory at Carmen High School
Community partners Milwaukee Bucks and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network unveiled a new learning laboratory at Carmen High School of Science and Technology's Northwest Campus. The Learning Center will serve as a hub for hands-on training for healthcare careers. Learn more about the center and view photos in this article from OnMilwaukee.com. #CarmenHighSchoolofScienceTechnology #MilwaukeeBucks #MediaCoverage
Westlawn housing development sparks neighborhood growth efforts
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is beginning construction on 184 apartments and townhomes in the Westlawn Gardens housing campus! In addition to housing projects, the Choice Neighborhood Initiative is working to renew the surrounding neighborhood and attract businesses like Dakonte Product Group, 360 Degrees LLC and Waseen Inc. Learn more here. #HousingAuthorityoftheCityofMilwaukee #Housing #Neighborhood #MediaCoverage
Ryan Braun celebrates SHARP Literacy students at Summer Learning Gain Initiative Rally
On Thursday, August 10, Milwaukee Brewer Ryan Braun helped celebrate SHARP Literacy students and their academic accomplishments at the conclusion of SHARP's eight-week Summer Learning Gain Initiative, which involved approximately 300 students at eight locations throughout Milwaukee. The locations were Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Journey House, Our Next Generation, COA-Riverwest, Milwaukee Christian Center, Neu-Life at Gwen T. Jackson, and the Choice Neighborhood's own Si
Bucks Foundation gives $1 million to local nonprofits
The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation recently announced that it is giving a total of $1 million to 15 Milwaukee-based nonprofit organizations, including the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center! The organizations were selected because they align with one of the foundation’s three focus areas: youth education, youth health and wellness and community improvement. Check out this list from BizTimes of the nonprofit organizations that will benefit. #MediaCoverage #SilverSpringNeighborhoodC
MPS Students hit stride with building trades-prep class backed by city, Bucks
Thanks to a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks and the City of Milwaukee, MPS students are receiving stipends to learn skills for possible careers in trades. These trade classes are part of an agreement between the City and the Milwaukee Bucks to each contribute $370,000 for workforce training as part of the arena-development deal. Learn more about the program in this article from the Milwaukee Business Journal. #MediaCoverage #Education #MilwaukeeBucks #CityofMilwaukee
YouthBuild Trains Future Workforce with Westlawn Neighborhood Construction
The redevelopment of Westlawn Gardens is creating new opportunities for the youth in our communities to gain workforce skills and job training. One great example is the YouthBuild construction training crew managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM). Recently, nine young adults were able to participate in the installation of the underground stormwater detention system in the Westlawn Gardens neighborhood, working hand-in-hand with seasoned construction t
Havenwoods BID launches homeownership program
The Havenwoods BID is launching a program to help employees make down payments to buy neighborhood houses in the Havenwoods area. Learn more about the program in this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. #MediaCoverage #Housing
MPD officers have fun with kids at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Check out this great story of students and the Milwaukee Police Department having fun at the Milwaukee County Zoo! Thanks to a partnership between MPD, CNI partner Lighthouse Youth Center, and Journey House, MPD and kids can start building healthy relationships in our city. #People #MediaCoverage
