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Our programs are so fun that even Dan Hereth, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services, had to try them out! Recently, Secretary Hereth visited our HVAC, apprenticeships and nursing programs, and we had to put him through the paces. He gets a gold star! ⭐
In FY24, the DSPS Division of Industry Services conducted more commercial building plan reviews than any year in the past seven. DSPS reviews plans for public buildings, including places of employment and multifamily buildings, prior to construction to ensure compliance with state statute and building code. Another way DSPS is helping keep Wisconsin safe.
Congrats to Sheng Lee Yang, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C for making Madison 365's recent list of Wisconsin's most influential Asian American leaders - https://bit.ly/4bThGp8 In addition to all of her other work, Yang is a member of Wisconsin's Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board. Wisconsin DSPS provides administrative support to dozens of state boards and advisory councils.
Good news on a Friday! Thanks to the Wausau Pilot and Review for highlighting the benefits and importance of our Youth Firefighter Training Grant program, and this collaboration with Northcentral Technical College. https://bit.ly/3Lz0jPD
Construction Innovation = A brighter future for Wisconsin’s healthcare industry. Thank you UW Health for showing DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth around the nearly complete Eastpark Medical Center and highlighting how the building will improve medical care for Wisconsin families, as well as working conditions for the licensed medical professionals who work there.
We've got a Dashboard Debut! Our Occupational Licensing dashboard now includes an average review time for Trades Applications. We're continuing to look for new ways to share information, part of our department and Gov. Tony Evers' commitment to #transparency, See the full dashboard at https://bit.ly/3LoaR3N
Dan's Destination Wednesday: Green Bay! Emplify Health welcomed DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth for a great discussion on the challenges facing the health care industry, as well as opportunities presented by those challenges. DSPS is responsible for the licensing and regulation of hundreds of thousands of health care professionals in Wisconsin. #collaboration
Dan's Destination: Platteville! DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth and Assistant Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett took a tour of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Thanks to Chancellor Tammy Evetovich and everyone else at the university for showing us the exciting and innovative work happening there. Go Pioneers! 🔵🟠 Universities of Wisconsin
It's about getting licensed professionals into the workforce as quickly and safely as possible. Check out the story from WBAY-TV - https://bit.ly/3zsh78a - about our Accelerate Wisconsin collaboration with nursing programs across the state. Learn more at workforceready.wi.gov And thank you to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and College of Nursing Dean Seon Yoon Chung for sharing their thoughts on the collaboration. Universities of Wisconsin Wisconsin Technical College System Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (WAICU)
Dan's Destination: Merrill! It was a beautiful day Wednesday for DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth to present a $25,000 check to Northcentral Technical College at their Public Safety Center of Excellence campus. The college is one of four recipients in the latest round of DSPS Youth Firefighter Training grants - https://bit.ly/3xJKMZN Thanks to the college and President Jeannie Worden for hosting and providing a tour of the Public Safety Center. And thanks to Governor Tony Evers for his continuing support for programs that promote the safety of Wisconsin communities. Wisconsin Technical College System
It's always a pleasure to partner with our state technical colleges. Thank you Fox Valley Technical College for your work to train the next generation of firefighters and keep #Wisconsin communities safe. Wisconsin Technical College System
This is the type of announcement where only a big check presentation will do! FVTC has received a $15K grant from the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services to help train high school students interested in volunteering or starting a career in fire protection. Seven area high schools and fire departments are already lined up to participate. Training will take place at the college's Public Safety Training Center, where students will learn fire behavior and fire control techniques. The training will meet all requirements of Firefighter I certification in Wisconsin. Thank you DSPS and Secretary Hereth! Learn more about this super opportunity for area students >> https://bit.ly/3KYshUL
