If Foxconn and its thousands of jobs would happen to locate its proposed manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, the state’s two and four-year colleges would undoubtedly play a crucial role in supplying workers. While not commenting specifically on Foxconn prospects, Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht has released a statement saying that Gateway has a strong track record of supporting business growth through customized corporate training. Albrecht says he’s confident that the workforce of southeast Wisconsin is—quote-- well equipped to sustain and compete globally for jobs of the emerging economy. Foxconn’s chairman has reportedly questioned whether the U.S. has enough workers with the skills needed to staff the type of plant he envisions.
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