Careers

Graduates given computers, new start
BY JOEL DRESANG
Manpower founder sponsors free skills class
(Published 5/9/2006; Page D1)

Doing business with friends
COLUMNIST MARGO FREY
(Published 5/8/2006; Page D2)

Emphasis on college overlooks an important part of the work force, professor says
BY JOEL DRESANG
Many employers need tech school graduates
(Published 5/7/2006; Page D1)

78 jobs to be eliminated at Briggs & Stratton, firm says
BY JOEL DRESANG
(Published 5/6/2006; Page D1)

Job growth slows, but wages rise
BY LOUIS UCHITELLE
Employment figures seem to conflict
(Published 5/6/2006; Page D1)

Panel supports retailer's move
BY TOM DAYKIN
BuySeasons' possible valley relocation draws jobs debate
(Published 5/3/2006; Page D1)

Newspaper parent promotes publisher
BY JOEL DRESANG
Journal Communications consolidates management
(Published 4/29/2006; Page D3)

Workplace deaths low in state
BY JOEL DRESANG
But injuries, illnesses are above national average
(Published 4/29/2006; Page D1)

Johnson Controls to hire teen 'stewards' for conservation work
BY LEONARD SYKES JR.
Public agencies, private businesses join to employ students this summer
(Published 4/28/2006; Page D6; Glendale)

Etiquette can make you more palatable
COLUMNIST MARGO FREY
(Published 4/24/2006; Page D2)

After the fall of Strong
BY PAUL GORES AND KATHLEEN GALLAGHER
Former employees move on, while suits slowly wind through court
(Published 4/23/2006; Page D1)

Border cities find another route to jobs
BY RICK ROMELL
With manufacturing fading, I-39 corridor works to lure warehouses
(Published 4/23/2006; Page D1)

Rebuilding lives with good jobs
BY JOEL DRESANG
Initiative puts 2,500 to work for paychecks they can live on
(Published 4/23/2006; Page D1)

Firm to pay for firing pregnant worker
BY PAUL GORES
Woman's case resolved with $65,000 payment
(Published 4/21/2006; Page D3)

Land deal OK'd for Job Corps center
BY GEORGIA PABST
(Published 4/21/2006; Page B7)

Art of phone interviews
COLUMNIST MARGO FREY
(Published 4/17/2006; Page D2)

Former Mirro factory regains shine
BY RICK ROMELL
New companies roll out pots and pans in Manitowoc
(Published 4/14/2006; Page D1)

Cap sought on local public pay
BY STEVEN WALTERS
Measure would be tacked on to amendment limiting property taxes
(Published 4/12/2006; Page A1; Madison)

Tecumseh to cut 390 New Holstein jobs
BY RICK BARRETT
Problems with Brazilian operations may be to blame
(Published 4/11/2006; Page D1)

Bioscience jobs in state up slightly
BY KATHLEEN GALLAGHER
Wisconsin's employment share in one sector is above-average, report says
(Published 4/10/2006; Page D1; Chicago)

Landing a good job takes a good strategy
COLUMNIST MARGO FREY
Agencies can help, but compare specialties
(Published 4/10/2006; Page D2)

Area ranks high in lost jobs
BY JOEL DRESANG
Only 3 U.S. metro areas lost more in last year
(Published 4/6/2006; Page D1)

Factory workers, dairy farmers feel loss
BY DON BEHM AND LAWRENCE SUSSMAN
(Published 4/4/2006; Page D1; West Bend)