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Wisconsin Level Up Convention
June 21, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
$150![Presentation at Wisconsin Business World](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NFLC-head.jpg)
Wisconsin Level Up Convention
How to Build & Attract Talent for Wisconsin's Future
Level Up Convention
Attend the Wisconsin Level Up Convention and learn from statewide business partners and educational leaders about how to transform your educational programs to prepare students for the workforce. Tracks are designed help you build and support creative academic and career programs in your district as well as to connect you to Wisconsin businesses to enhance opportunities for your students.
In this innovative conference, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and to network with School District Administrators, CTE Coordinators, Business Leaders, Chambers, Educators, School Board Members and students from all across the state.
Event Agenda
Program subject to change
8:00AM
Registration
8:30AM
Welcome & Introductions
![](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jim-Michlig.jpg)
Jim Michlig
College, Career & Experiential Learning Coordinator, Muskego Norway School District; Co-Owner, Honey Comb Consulting
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Dustin Lehman
Coordinator of College & Career Readiness, Mukwonago Area School District; Co-Owner, Honey Comb Consulting
8:40AM
Student Panel: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Work-Based Learning
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Ana Juric
Student, Muskego-Norway Schools
Intern, Inpro
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Carter Mielke
Student, Muskego-Norway Schools
Intern, Superior Crane
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David Redford
Student, Elkhorn High School
YA Marketing, Precision Plus
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MaryAnn Romagna
Student, Mukwonago
YA CNA, Prohealth Hospital Oconomowoc
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Avery Schweiger
Student, Mukwonago
YA CNA, ProHealth Rehab Waukesha
9:30AM
Break
9:40AM
Session 1
Track 1
Behind the Scenes...What a programmer can do for you!
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Tony Spence
Superintendent, Waterford Graded School District
Track 2
SCC-University--Innovative ways in building your next generation of workers
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Mickie Healy
Quality Manager, Superior Crane Corporation
Track 3
Chamber Panel
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Aimee Herrick
Director of Events & Emerging Talent, Fox Cities Chamber
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Lukas Lindner
Workforce Development & Advocacy Director, Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce
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Robyn Ludtke
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Workforce, Waukesha County Business Alliance
10:30AM
Break
10:40AM
Session 2
Track 1
If you Build It, They Will Come
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Kristi Brooks
Assistant Superintendent, Slinger School District
Track 2
How to Get Away with Funding CTE
Key strategies to developing partnerships and non-traditional funding sources
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Mike Dietrich
Vice President, LAB Midwest
Track 3
Playing Nice in the Sandbox Will Create a Stronger Wisconsin
![](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jim-Michlig.jpg)
Jim Michlig
Co-Owner, Honeycomb Consulting
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Dustin Lehman
Co-Owner, Honeycomb Consulting
11:30AM
Lunch
12:00PM
Roundtable: Best Practices in Hands-on Learning & Events
![Michelle Grajkowski](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GrajkowskiMichelle-1200x1200-1.jpg)
Michelle Grajkowski
Senior Director, Wisconsin Business World
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Stephanie Stevens
Foundation Manager, Wisconsin Business World
1:00PM
Break
1:10PM
Session 3
Track 1
From Partnerships to Results - How to create career ready students!
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Chris Trottier
Director of School to Work Opportunities, ElkHorn School District
Track 2
CESA Best Practices & Partnerships
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Scott Carr
CESA 2
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Joel Mindham
CESA 5
Track 3
One Call Away: How Local Businesses Can Make a Big Impact in Education
![](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Miek-Sekula-e1683150298497.jpg)
Mike Sekula
Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management & Safety, InPro
2:10PM
Business Partner Panel
![](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Goodsell_Wade_1200x1200-e1668805194116.jpg)
Wade Goodsell
*moderator
COO, WMC; Executive Director, WMC Foundation
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Rachel Pregont Andres
Executive Vice President, Prent Thermoforming
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Roger Roundhouse
CEO, CentroMotion
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Anne Troka
Senior Manager, Community & Workforce Development, Sargento Foods Inc.
2:50PM
Final Debrief: Group Discussion
3:30PM
Adjourn
Wisconsin Level Up Convention PRICING
$200 per person
For groups of 5 of more, use promo code “25for5” to get 25% off
Cancellation & Substitution Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing 7 business days prior to the event date for a full refund. Cancellation received less than 7 business days of the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received with less than a 24-hour notice will forfeit refund. No refunds will be made on uncancelled registrations or no-shows. Substitutions are accepted at any time. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, or other circumstances which would make the event nonviable. If we cancel an event, registrants will be given a full refund. Please contact us if you have any questions about the event at 608-258-3400.
![Michelle Grajkowski](https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GrajkowskiMichelle-sq.jpg)
Michelle Grajkowski
Questions?
Contact Michelle Grajkowski, Senior Director of Wisconsin Business World at (608) 661-6904, or at mgrajkowski@wmc.org
Special thanks to our 2023 Wisconsin Business World Sponsors for their commitment to our events and programs throughout the year!
10:40AM
Session 2
Track 1
How to build strong programs
(administrators)
Track 2
How to Partner with Businesses
(Business Track)
Track 3
How to Support your Programs
Details
- Date:
- June 21, 2023
- Time:
- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Cost:
- $150
- Event Category:
- WBW Event
- Website:
- https://web.wmc.org/events/Wisconsins-2023-Level-Up-Convention-7075/register
Venue
- The Ridge
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W4240 WI-50
Lake Geneva,WI53147United States+ Google Map