Institute for Women’s Leadership: Receives $10,000 AT&T Foundation grant to fund workforce development training | WisBusiness
GREEN BAY, Wis., April 15, 2022 –UW-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership received a $10,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation to create and fund a Workforce Development Certificate. The grant will enable 100 candidates to earn a certificate at no cost. The check was presented Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Institute’s “Celebrate 2022: Women on the Rise” event at the Weidner Center.The Workforce Development Certificate offers a pathway for displaced, underemployed or underserved employees to upskill to meet changing market dynamics. The certificate can also be recommended by HR professionals and other recruiting entities for entry level employees, employees in transition, or workers reentering the workforce after unemployment or a gap in work history to jumpstart their productivity.“The Workforce Development Certificate bridges the equity gap by providing workforce skills training to underserved or overlooked individuals, while equipping them with key foundational skills necessary in all work environments,” said Janet Bonkowski, executive director, Institute for Women’s Leadership. “The certificate aligns with the University’s commitment to access and community collaboration.”
