{"id":12978,"date":"2025-10-14T09:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin-new\/?post_type=campus_story&p=12978"},"modified":"2025-10-14T09:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:19:25","slug":"powering-the-future-milwaukee-tool-makes-major-donation-to-uw-plattevilles-construction-management-program","status":"publish","type":"campus_story","link":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/story\/powering-the-future-milwaukee-tool-makes-major-donation-to-uw-plattevilles-construction-management-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Powering the Future: Milwaukee Tool makes major donation to UW-Platteville\u2019s Construction Management Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Photo:<\/a>
Milwaukee Tool donated a wide array of industry-relevant equipment, including top-tier power tools, cordless light equipment solutions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a bold investment in the future of construction,\u00a0Milwaukee Tool<\/a>\u00a0donated more than $70,000 worth of professional-grade tools, equipment and safety gear to the\u00a0University of Wisconsin-Platteville\u2019s Construction Management<\/a>\u00a0program. The donation reinforces a shared commitment to hands-on learning, innovation and workforce readiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt UW-Platteville, we take immense pride in providing students with a hands-on education that prepares them not just to enter the workforce, but to excel in it,\u201d said UW-Platteville Chancellor Tammy Evetovich. \u201cPartners like Milwaukee Tool make this possible. This marks the first partnership in our program to outfit our lab with tools \u2014 an exciting milestone that will benefit students for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

By aligning with educational programs that emphasize hands-on learning and real-world application, Milwaukee Tool not only supports student development but also contributes to the advancement of the construction industry as a whole.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilwaukee Tool shares UW-Platteville’s dedication to enhancing safety and productivity in the construction industry,\u201d explained Kevin Murphy, key account manager with Milwaukee Tool. \u201cThis collaboration ensures that students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the construction field upon graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Photo:<\/a>
“This marks the first partnership in our program to outfit our lab with tools \u2014 an exciting milestone that will benefit students for years to come,\u201d said UW-Platteville Chancellor Tammy Evetovich.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Milwaukee Tool donated a wide array of industry-relevant equipment, including top-tier power tools, cordless light equipment solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE). These tools are carefully selected to reflect those commonly used by professionals in the field, giving students valuable experience with equipment that aligns closely with current industry standards.<\/p>\n

In addition to providing access to professional-grade tools, the donated equipment incorporates advanced safety features designed to enhance both jobsite safety and productivity. Technologies such as AUTOSTOP\u2122, RAPIDSTOP\u2122 and the Anti-Vibration System (AVS) contribute to a safer, more efficient working environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy providing access to professional-grade tools and cutting-edge safety technology, Milwaukee Tool helps ensure our students graduate not just with knowledge, but with meaningful, hands-on experience that directly translates to the jobsite,\u201d said\u00a0Gretchen Bockenhauer, program coordinator and assistant professor of construction management and construction safety management. \u201cWe are incredibly grateful for this generous donation and investment in our students\u2019 futures.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership exemplifies how collaboration between industry and academia can elevate student learning. By equipping students with real-world tools and technology, it closes the gap between classroom instruction and jobsite readiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that this partnership will ensure that students are not only familiar with the latest tools but also understand how to utilize them effectively and safely in professional environments,\u201d explained Kevin Murphy, key account manager with Milwaukee Tool.<\/p>\n

That shared commitment to practical learning and innovation is reflected in the success of UW\u2013Platteville graduates who are now driving progress within the industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know we have many alumni working at Milwaukee Tool, which really shows the full circle of this partnership,\u201d said Evetovich.<\/p>\n

\n

Written by Christine Bellport<\/p>\n

Link to original story: https:\/\/www.uwplatt.edu\/news\/powering-future-milwaukee-tool-makes-major-donation-uw-plattevilles-construction-management-program<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a bold investment in the future of construction,\u00a0Milwaukee Tool\u00a0donated more than $70,000 worth of professional-grade tools, equipment and safety gear to the\u00a0University of Wisconsin-Platteville\u2019s Construction Management\u00a0program. The donation reinforces a shared commitment to hands-on learning, innovation and workforce readiness. \u201cAt UW-Platteville, we take immense pride in providing students with a hands-on education that prepares […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":12981,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","institution":[93],"story_category":[],"class_list":["post-12978","campus_story","type-campus_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","institution-uw-platteville"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/campus_story\/12978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/campus_story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/campus_story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12978"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"institution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/institution?post=12978"},{"taxonomy":"story_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwtest.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story_category?post=12978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}