University of Wisconsin Continuing EDvantage Projects
The University of Wisconsin-Extension's Continuing Education, Division of Outreach and E-Learning has reallocated more than $300,000 this year in support of 12 new economic development projects statewide. The new University of Wisconsin Continuing EDvantage program provides start-up funding to new initiatives that create partnerships with Wisconsin businesses, community and government agencies, the nonprofit sector, and the continuing education offices on the University of Wisconsin campuses. This year's UW Continuing EDvantage initiatives include collaborations with:
- 18 UW campuses and UW-Extension
- 8 Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- 4 private colleges
- 18 economic development organizations
- 7 nonprofit agencies
- 1 government agency
- the Public Library System
- Wisconsin hospitals