New Survey Indicates Wisconsin Employers Don't Think Students are Prepared for the Workforce

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) A new survey shows Wisconsin employers don’t think students are prepared for the workforce.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, the survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce finds over half of responding employers say Wisconsin’s K-12 education system does not adequately prepare students for the workforce.

Survey data shows 64 percent of employers indicated their employees struggle with reading, math, or both. 30 percent of respondents have had to resort to remedial education or tutoring for employees.

According to the survey, only 10 percent of Wisconsin employers rate the quality of their local school district as excellent.

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