“My end goal is to own my own business and the training isn’t going to college. It’s actually getting your hands dirty.” Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by David Go Isaac Kallas, 21, is a carpenter who never attended college. Kallas has found satisfaction in entering the workforce directly out of high school, despite many around him attending college. David Go: What do you do for work? Isaac Kallas: I’m a carpenter. I work for the Reesmans Company which is based out of Burlington. We […]
“Going to UWM was never really something that I knew if wanted to do. It was kind of pushed on me.” Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Hannah Wescher Victor Calvo is a 23-year-old Milwaukeean. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for a year and Seattle Central College for one semester as a psychology major. After that, he switched to a community college in Seattle for Emergency Medical Services. During this time, Calvo developed a unique perspective on the importance of higher education. Hannah […]
“No one knows which white-collar jobs are still going to exist 10 years from now, so it’s even riskier to take on debt.” Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Graham Thomas John Johnson, 30, grew up in western Illinois in a town of about 250 people. He graduated from Western Illinois University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in history and political science. In 2015, he got master’s in political science from the University of Chicago. Today, he works as a researcher on housing, demographics and […]
Questioning the Value of College: A Media Milwaukee Interview Project Posted on March 28, 2024April 3, 2024 by Media Milwaukee staff More and more students are wondering if higher education is worth the money and time. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum found that most of the state’s job openings do not require a college degree, but higher-paying jobs still demand that diploma. UW-Milwaukee student journalists interviewed a diverse range of young people about […]
“A little boy asked me if we could get some fire-breathing dragons, so I put that on my list.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Mackenzie Quinn Andrea Bell-Myers is the Program Director at the Villa Terrace. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has enjoyed museums throughout her life. Prior to coming to the Villa, she was a teacher. She has a passion for museums. Mackenzie Quinn: Why did you decide to work here? Was there anything that brought you […]
“People don’t know what treasure we have in Milwaukee.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Alexis Lonzo Ernee Kender is a Germantown resident and visitor to the Grain Exchange and other local buildings during the Doors Open event in Milwaukee. The Grain Exchange invented the very first trading pit in the 1860s, and for some time Milwaukee exported more wheat than any port in the world. It can be difficult to take […]
“Milwaukee PBS produces six original shows about our community.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Khirul Khirularziman Julie Hill Lehr is the manager for marketing and community engagement at MIlwaukee PBS, located in Milwaukee Area Technical College downtown. Her work includes reaching out to members of the Milwaukee community, giving a spotlight to local issues and highlighting local programming. She is proud of Milwaukee’s original programming and believes that these shows can […]
“We like to partner with community organizations and welcome people in.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Kourtni Weldon Chuck Stebelton is the Book Center Manager at the Woodland Pattern Book Center. He has participated in Doors Open Milwaukee by giving people tours of the building and showing the gallery where local artists have their work on display. He has visited other Doors Open Milwaukee events and gained great experiences in the community. Kourtni […]
“We don’t want to change the basics of it. We want to keep the look and the feel, but there’s a lot that needs work.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Carter Evenson Bill Desing grew up in Riverwest attending keg parties with his buddies at the Falcon Bowl. When he heard that it was for sale, Desing and a few friends got together to buy it. Carter Evenson: How did you get involved with the Falcon Bowl? Bill Desing: I grew up in the neighborhood and had […]
“I’ve met a ton of cool people who probably wouldn’t have come here otherwise.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Holly Garber Chris Steincamp is branch director for the Riverside Urban Ecology Center. He has been working to strengthen the relationship between the community and nature for nearly 10 years now. Holly Garber: Can you give me a little bit of a brief overview of the Urban Ecology Center? Chris Steincamp: Here at the Urban Ecology Center, […]
“It’s sort of weird — it’s like a legacy. It’s going to last way beyond me.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Peyton Radloff Eugene Orlandini has worked in his family’s plaster-making business for over 40 years. Their beautiful plasterwork decorates many notable structures around Milwaukee including the Pabst Theater, Eagles Ballroom and The Plaza Hotel. Orlandini takes immense pride in his family’s business, displaying their work during Doors Open Milwaukee. Q: What got you started here? A: Well, […]