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Building Character, Building Futures: Celebrating the Spring 2026 Craftsman With Character Cohort
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On May 18, students, families, educators and industry leaders gathered at the Blain’s Supply Conference and Training Center to celebrate the graduation of the spring 2026 cohort of the Craftsman With Character program — a moment that represented much more than the completion of a 16-week course.
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on May 18, 2026
New Downtown Grant Program Builds on Momentum for Janesville Housing
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A new City of Janesville grant program is helping unlock the potential for downtown housing by removing key redevelopment barriers. Learn how this investment supports Forward Janesville’s housing priorities and connects to the broader community conversation at CivicCon.
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on April 21, 2026
The Future of Healthcare Is Right Here in Rock County
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Forward Janesville helped celebrate a milestone moment for local workforce and economic development: the Ribbon Cutting of the new Mercyhealth Medical Sciences Hub at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. This new collaboration between Mercyhealth, Edgewood University, and UW–W at Rock County opens the door for local students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) without leaving Rock County.
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on October 29, 2025
Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Attend Youth Apprenticeship Training
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The Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board will host a pair of Youth Apprenticeship Mentor Training opportunities in November.
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on October 20, 2025
Forward Janesville Partners With Contour Consulting On Finding Your Purpose Summit
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Forward Janesville is partnering with Contour Consulting's Kelsey Paasch, the Entrepreneur of the Year honoree at Forward Janesville's 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon, on the Finding Your Purpose Summit on Oct. 28 at the Janesville Performing Arts Center.
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on October 07, 2025
Forward Foundation Completes Sale Of 100 W. Milwaukee Street To Children's Museum
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On April 24, 2025, the Forward Foundation completed the sale of the former bank building at 100 W. Milwaukee Street to the Children’s Museum of Rock County Foundation.
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on April 29, 2025
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