Initiatives

Economic Recovery Efforts 2009-10

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.

Wisconsin’s technical colleges have applied for or are partners on a number of competitive grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These competitive grant opportunities were designed to support states’ efforts to meet the training needs of working adults and dislocated workers while addressing labor market demands in key industries like manufacturing, energy, and health care. Learn more about the specific district grant applications.  (PDF)

In October 2009, the U.S. Department of Education announced that three Wisconsin technical colleges will be awarded more than $1.3 million over the next two years under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).  Read more about the grant awards.  (PDF)

In the News

• Panel Learns About Viability of Green Jobs - November 18, 2009  (PDF)
• Wisconsin Technical Colleges Receive Funds - October 23, 2009
• Technical Colleges Meeting More Students' Needs - October 6, 2009
• In Wisconsin, Hopeful Signs for Factories (External Site ) - New York Times Article, September 2009

Web Resources

• Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board is responsible for federal oversight of ARRA. The federal web site features information on how the Act is working, tools to help you hold the government accountable, and up-to-date data on the expenditure of funds. (External Site)
   
• Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment (ORR) oversees the state’s efforts to implement the ARRA. ARRA designates spending in over 130 different state and federal programs. ORR serves as a clearinghouse to help the people of Wisconsin take full advantage of the funding opportunities ARRA provides. (External Site)
   
• Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal government grants.  Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this web site provides a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards. (External Site)

WTCS Economic Recovery Related Updates

The links below are to Portable Document Format (PDF) documents (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

• WTCS Responds to Unprecedented Demand - November 2009
• Change in Leadership at ORR - April 20, 2009
• Guidance to Workforce Development Boards - April 20, 2009
• Broadband Availability Survey - March 20, 2009
• ARRA Broadband Meetings - March 17, 2009
• Broadband Technology Opportunities Program - March 12, 2009
• ORR Program and Funding Opportunity Program Search - March 2, 2009

For more information contact:  Morna Foy - morna.foy@wtcsystem.edu or (608) 266-2449