A recent survey of business leaders in Wisconsin found strong support for increasing K-12 funding for STEM fields, as well as industrial and technical programming.
The Wisconsin Employer Survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce found 91 percent of respondents support boosting this funding, while just 5 percent were opposed.
Even more respondents indicated support for expanding Wisconsin’s Youth & Registered Apprenticeship program to include more industries and career paths, with 98 percent in favor.