Where Wisconsin jobs are rebounding, Great Lakes research vessel, The Clubhouse model of mental health support

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research vessel the Neeskay
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s research vessel the Neeskay. Photo Courtesy of UW-Milwaukee’s School of Fresh Water Sciences

A new report shows where jobs have – and haven’t – strengthened since the pandemic. Then the captain of one of the few research vessels to spend the year on the Great Lakes gives us a tour. And we learn about the Clubhouse model for providing support to people dealing with mental health problems.

Featured in this Episode

  • A look at job recovery in Wisconsin since the start of the pandemic

    A Wisconsin Policy Forum researcher shares new data on employment bounce backs, and which industries, including manufacturing, are lagging behind.

  • A lake journey on UW-Milwaukee’s research vessel

    The UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences ship Neeskay is one of the only research vessels that operate on the Great Lakes all year long, and is over 70 years old. We talk to the captain about wrapping up its last few projects before heading in for repairs.

  • The Clubhouse approach to mental wellness

    Clubhouses are a treatment model that offers people living with mental illness an opportunity to find support, community, housing, treatment and jobs. Leaders at facilities in Milwaukee and Madison that are following this model explain how it works.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Peterangelo Guest
  • Maxwell Morgan Guest
  • Ben Holt Guest
  • Kathy Ziegert Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director

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