MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- Wisconsin`s Department of Workforce Development gave out nearly $1 million in grants to 19 school districts across the state.DWD says $998,114 from Wisconsin Fast Forward grants will support upgrades to technical education training equipment, with the goal of helping to address a skilled workforce shortage in the long term.
Alma School District, Buffalo County | $10,197
Funds will be used to purchase cardboard inventor kits and tools, vinyl cutters, 3D printers, industrial printers, and mobile workstations to enhance the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. In addition, the district will construct a fabrication laboratory for hands-on learning in engineering and manufacturing.
Durand-Arkansaw School District, Pepin County | $100,000
The grant will be used to purchase a modular robotic welding system built with industrial-grade FANUC and Miller Welding technology to prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.
Sparta Area School District, Monroe County | $7,499
Funds will be used to purchase a Miller-FANUC ARCMate 50iD/7L Robot Weld Cell to equip students with real-world training in industrial robotics, automation systems, and foundational metal fabrication...
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