New North Inc. has partnered with Centergy Inc., the economic development organization for Central Wisconsin, to offer a virtual event targeted to area companies interested in hiring transitioning service members. The information session – Sept. 17 from 12-1 p.m. – will introduce employers, human resources professionals and community leaders to the Skillbridge program of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).
Skillbridge provides service members with the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience with specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during their last 180 days of military service. Employers receive access to a pipeline of high-skilled, mission-driven talent at no cost.
“We have found that transitioning service members can be an excellent source of top-tier talent for companies within the New North region,” says Rebecca Deschane, vice president of talent development for New North Inc, the regional marketing and economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. “Veterans provide strong leadership, discipline, teamwork and advanced technical expertise to their employer.
“Through Skillbridge, veterans receive a course of learning prior to military service completion that allows them to quickly move into meaningful career pathways. We encourage anyone looking to create a pipeline of military talent to learn more through the virtual session in September.”
WHAT: Virtual introduction to Skillbridge hiring platform
WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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New North, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, regional economic development corporation
fostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally around talent development, brand promotion and business development, signifying the collective economic power behind the 18 counties. The counties include Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago.
www.thenewnorth.com
