UWSP campuses provide "critical" economic impact to Central Wisconsin

Even though you may not work for the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point there is still a good chance your job or the job of someone close to you is impacted by the University`s presence.

That`s the result of a new economic impact study released by the school on Wednesday. Chancellor Bernie Patterson says it`s news everyone should be happy about.

"We are probably the number one driver in workforce development," said Patterson. "It`s a contribution to the region that is critical."...

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Ken Notes: I strongly agree that our Schools are a huge economic driver in the state. Now if we could address the economic impact of school to work transitions for non post secondary students we would return to our #1 status of education in the US...