Martin Luther King Jr. (Virtual) “Day On” :: A Marathon County Government In-Service Learning Day Like No Other

On January 16, 2021, approximately 300 Marathon County Government employees came together to participate in its 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. “Day On” learning event.

And, while this year’s event continued its tradition of delivering high-quality presentations, programs, and workshops on a wide array of topics, the in-service day was dramatically different in one very important way… It was 100% virtual!

See highlights of selected programs, and find out what staff had to say about this annual “Day On” learning event. (Click the title for details.)

Martin Luther King Jr. “Day On” – 2020

Marathon County Government employees and leaders observed the Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. holiday with a focus on Dr. King’s message of service. The MLK “Day On” event challenged attendees to ask how they could better serve our community and learn more about those they work alongside and serve.

Get a run-down of the County’s annual MLK Jr. “Day On.” (Click the title for details…)

Martin Luther King “Day On” – 2019

Marathon County Government employees came together during the 2nd annual MLK “Day On” to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to learn how to serve the residents of Marathon County better.

County Administrator Brad Karger shares highlights of the in-service day attended by over 400 County Government workers, as well as some insights gleaned from an Inclusivity Audit conducted with Marathon County staff. (Click the title for details…)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Day On” Helped County Employees Serve Our Community EVEN BETTER!

See highlights of the county-wide MLK Day On’s events & learn about new community programs & resources you may not be aware of. (Click the title for details…)

Martin Luther King, Jr., “Day On” :: An Educational Day for Marathon County Employees

While most bank, postal, & state employees will have the day off, on January 15, 2018, Marathon County government employees will be closed to the public but will still have a “day on” — filled with instruction on topics like diversity, sexual harassment, health equity, & implicit bias to help staff better understand & serve our residents (Click the title for the full article…)

County Staff Share What They Learned After 1 Year of Racial Equity Training

In early 2019, a select group of Marathon County employees formed a local GARE team to participate in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) learning community.

Each Marathon County service and department is affected by racial inequities — whether through its program offerings, services provided, hiring practices, meeting times, or other systems or facets of government. GARE has created tools that help advance racial equity when government decisions are being made in regard to such things as policies, practices, programs, and budgets.

Get the scoop on some action steps being taken based on what these local GARE team members learned over the past year. (Click the title for details…)

Local Cultural Festivals Strengthen Our Sense of Community

From the 1st annual County Fair in 1868 (which opened with a speech given in German celebrating Marathon County farmers for their “patient toil”) to the annual Diwali “Festival of Lights” events in Rothschild, the Hmong New Year celebrations in Weston, and many more — our local cultural festivals aim to bring people together from all across Marathon County. These events often help us better appreciate our differences, learn new things, challenge some previously held assumptions, and get to know our neighbors better.

See photos and video from some of our most recent cultural festivals and learn about a brand-new cultural festival in store for January 2020 in the full article. (Click the title for details…)

Registration Closing March 6 for Toward One Wisconsin’s April 11–12, 2019, Inclusivity Conference :: You Won’t Want to Miss This Community Event!

This statewide Inclusivity Conference in Milwaukee will feature 5 nationally known speakers, over 100 breakout sessions, and more than 200 presenters. The conference intends to draw the entire state into a broad-ranging conversation around inclusivity as it relates to workforce, housing, health, and education. (Click the title for details…)

How Marathon County Is Helping Protect Its Staff from Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)

Marathon County Government leaders have taken an active role in educating and supporting staff on the topic of Secondary Traumatic Stress in an effort to help protect the physical and mental health of employees most at risk for developing STS. Marathon County leadership is open to sharing its STS information, policies, and educational materials with individuals and employers. (Click the title to read more…)