The Wisconsin Economic Summit will be held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at the Midwest Express Center in downtown Milwaukee. Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher serves as coordinator for the Southeast Wisconsin region. University Outreach will be assisting with the technical and physical setup at the Midwest Express Center. The major initiative will identify opportunities and strategies for strengthening Wisconsin's place in the emerging global economic framework, drawing upon partnerships and expertise in the business, education, labor, and government communities. Jay L. Smith, president of the UW System Board of Regents, said he expects the summit to attract a large statewide audience who will engage in a sweeping debate about where the state's economy ought to go - and how to get there.
Some economic indicators cause concern for the future.
The population in the prime working age is not projected to grow. At the same time, the majority of job openings require postsecondary education or occupation-specific training beyond high school.