by Chantell Sain | Oct 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
SDC’s Strategic Planning Session In the auditorium where SDC’s CEO, program managers and commissioners gather, someone raises a hand and shouts, “Empower customers by asking them what they need.” The meeting facilitator takes out a marker and writes the comment...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Oct 25, 2019 | Business & Career Services
Social Development Commission’s Absolute Advantage Program Leads to Higher Salaries in Construction Industry Six months ago, Anthony Addison was stuck and stressed out. He needed to make more money to sustain his family. The stakes were high. His next career move...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Oct 25, 2019 | Financial Services
Wisconsin’s Veteran Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar and Peter Barca, Department of Revenue Secretary Discuss State Budget at Social Development Commission After selecting SDC’s North Avenue headquarters to announce highlights from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers state...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Oct 25, 2019 | Youth Services
Youth Flag Football Program Yields Positive Results On and Off Field Early Saturday morning, boys between the ages of 10 and 16 gather on grassy fields at Moody Park. It is a sticky, humid day in early July but the young football players don’t seem to mind the heat. A...
by Chantell Sain | Oct 25, 2019 | Residential Services
Energy Efficiency Tricks to Stop Your Energy Bill from Haunting You REBECCA MATULKA of the U.S. Energy Department www.energy.gov This Halloween, keep ghosts and goblins at bay — while saving energy and money — with these home energy efficiency tricks. |...
by Chantell Sain | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
EYES ON MILWAUKEE MATC Program Would Redevelop Homes Would partner with city, JCP Construction and the Social Development Commission on job training, blight elimination. Eyes on Milwaukee: MATC Program Would Redevelop...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Jul 12, 2019 | Annual Events
In October, the Social Development Commission and Marquette University will combine their expertise, resources and reach to host the 2019 Summit on Poverty and SWIM Conference. The conference theme is Self-Reflection, Hope and Collective Impact. This year we hold up a...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Jul 1, 2019 | Business & Career Services
It’s not often that you see women running construction sites but that’s exactly what may happen as SDC prepares more female workers for jobs in the construction industry. During a spring “Women in Trades” luncheon hosted by SDC, SDC facilitators brought together...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 2018, the Social Development Commission (SDC) launched a new initiative. Locally, the construction industry was booming. However, developers struggled to find a steady and qualified pool of workers. With experienced construction workers retiring in record...
by Kim Dawson-Brooks | Jun 22, 2019 | Annual Events
SDC’s Annual Meeting Shines Spotlight on Alumni, New Leaders and Mission Once a year, SDC commissioners, employees and guests pause and ask a simple question, “What did we accomplish this year?” That answer was revealed during the organization’s annual meeting on June...
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