Juliana Tornabene | NBC 15 MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Eleven regions in Wisconsin will receive $20 million in grants to increase access to employment opportunities across the state, Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Workforce Development announced Monday. The…
WIOA Matches Job Seeker with New Career
A laid off worker makes $100K after WIOA programs. Our South Central WIOA Dislocated Worker participant learned about the free career and training services available to them through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) during a Reemployment Services and…
Dislocation Turns Into New Career Opportunity
Laid off worker explores new careers with WorkSmart. Robert was laid off from LSC Communications in August 2020 after 34 years in the printing industry. He attended a Rapid Response session where he learned about the services available through the…
Middle College Alumni Continues Career in Culinary
An individual uses hands-on opportunity to build skills. Brandon wanted hands-on learning opportunities outside of high school classes when he connected with the WorkSmart Network and enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth programming in August 2016. “It…
WDBSCW to Host In-Person Manufacturing Job Fair to Celebrate Manufacturing Month
MADISON, October 5, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in collaboration with the Job Center of Wisconsin partners, is hosting an in-person Manufacturing Job Fair on October 13, 2021 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at…
September Declared Workforce Development Month
MADISON, September 10, 2021 – In recognition of the critical role that workforce development services, programs and partnerships play in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers issued a proclamation declaring September as Workforce Development Month. The proclamation follows the U.S. Congress’ resolution…
Laid Off Worker Returns to WorkSmart During Career Transition
WorkSmart is here as your safety net when you need it. Robin was laid off from her job at Foremost Farms in January 2020. She attended a Rapid Response session and learned about the free services available to her through…
Growing Skills Through Independent Living
YAC members highlight Foster Care Awareness month in May. May was Foster Care Awareness month and the Youth Advisory Council members spent the month highlighting what foster care means to them and how the Independent Living Grant helped them move…
Individual Reenters Community Thanks to Windows to Work
Individual reenters community thanks to Windows to Work. Thomas was released from incarceration in April 2020 after nine years. Before his release, he connected with the Windows to Work Program to learn about the services and support available to him,…
Youth Apprentice – Lucas
Student credits apprenticeship for career motivation. Lucas completed a one-year Biotechnology Youth Apprenticeship in 2019 through the Jefferson County School to Career Consortium. Under the program, he worked at Ganser Scientific where he assisted with lab equipment, sales and protein…