Northeast Wisconsin Technical College will launch two programs to promote jobs and business in Florence and Marinette counties.

In partnership with Wausaukee, Pembine and Crivitz high schools, NWTC will provide automotive maintenance and welding training directly to high school students. The classes will be held at Wausaukee High School.

NWTC will launch a kitchen incubator in the vacant Hillcrest Elementary School in the town of Aurora in Florence County. It will provide small-scale food entrepreneurs a space to work as well as provide training in food safety, business development, marketing, packaging, licensing, insurance and financing.

Each program is expected to be available in spring.

— Richard Ryman/Press-Gazette