September 29, 2023

Quad establishes recruiting and coaching hub on Milwaukee’s northwest facet

Century Metropolis Tower at 4201 N. twenty seventh St. in MIlwaukee.

Sussex-based Quad has opened a brand new recruiting and coaching hub, known as Quad MKE, on the Century Metropolis Tower constructing at 4201 N. 27th St. within the 30th Road Industrial Hall space on Milwaukee’s northwest facet.

Metropolis and state officers, group companions and neighborhood residents gathered for an occasion on Tuesday to rejoice the opening of Quad MKE, positioned on the constructing’s second ground, which grew to become operational earlier this 12 months.

It’s Quad’s first devoted hub for expertise sourcing, abilities coaching and group engagement.

“QuadMKE represents our long-term dedication to work with the group and assist overcome the inhibitors to family-sustaining careers,” stated Joel Quadracci, chairman, president and chief government officer of Quad. “Quad is constructed on a singular ‘maker’ tradition that focuses on problem-solving for our purchasers, and that requires a gifted, high quality workforce. Quad MKE is offering the instruments, coaching and transportation vital to draw the expertise that can propel us ahead as a advertising expertise firm.”

“We’re persevering with to construct our presence in Milwaukee – not solely by way of this hub, but in addition by way of investments just like the Melvina Park enlargement and enchancment mission – as a result of its vital for us to actively spend money on our native financial system in ways in which assist job readiness and more healthy communities. We imagine our funding will function a catalyst for others to get entangled. We’re happy to contribute to this vibrant neighborhood and sit up for Century Metropolis being an integral a part of our path ahead.”

Eradicating boundaries to employment is a major focus for Quad MKE, the corporate stated in a information launch. For instance, to handle the necessity for dependable transportation, Quad MKE gives a company-run shuttle service from the close to north facet to pick out Quad manufacturing places not served by public bus routes. Individuals who take part within the transportation program additionally obtain meals whereas commuting on the shuttle.

Along with manufacturing roles, Quad MKE can be serving to to organize people for administrative and inventive company careers inside Quad.

“Quad MKE is proud to be a part of this group’s ongoing revitalization efforts,” stated Brandon Ramey, Quad MKE web site director. “We thank our many group companions, together with Operating Rebels and JobsWork MKE, for his or her assist in serving to us create pathways to jobs with long-term profession potential. We might not have been capable of obtain what we’ve got finished with out their steerage and assist.”

Becoming a member of within the inaugural open home of Quad MKE, Quad’s new recruiting and coaching hub in Milwaukee’s central metropolis, have been (l-r): Brandon Ramey, Website Director for Quad MKE; Amy Pechacek, Secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Division of Workforce Improvement; Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President and CEO of Quad; Kelli Williams, CEO of The Model Lab; Chawnett Hicks, Workplace Supervisor of thirtieth Road Industrial Hall Company; and Lafayette Crump, Metropolis of Milwaukee Commissioner of Metropolis Improvement.