Participant leaves restaurant industry after 10 years. Amanda thought she’d be stuck in the restaurant industry forever. She knew she had customer service skills but wasn’t sure she was qualified to transfer industries. “Working long hours and weekends and having…
Individual Strives to Support Family
Young adult gains employment to help support family. Shortly after this young adult earned his high school diploma in 2019, his family became at risk of losing their housing. He needed to obtain employment with a good wage and wanted…
Dislocated Worker Transitions to New Employment
Worker transitions to new job in an in-demand industry. Beth was laid off from Demco in June 2020 when she connected with the WIOA Title I Program after participating in a Rapid Response session provided to workers impacted by the…
WDBSCW to Host Click Thru Job Fair January 27
January 25, 2021, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is hosting a Click Thru Job Fair on January 27, 2021 to connect laid off workers to businesses that are hiring. Job and company information will…
2 online job fairs Wednesday aim to help Wisconsinites unemployed during COVID-19
Shelley K. Mesch | Wisconsin State Journal A Madison staffing firm and local job centers are hosting job fairs Wednesday highlighting open jobs within dozens of local companies to help area residents who had been laid off due to the…
Third Generation Farmer Turns Civil Engineer
Farmer obtains degree to transition to land surveyor. Tim is a third generation farmer who had to look for work outside the farm. He connected with the WorkSmart Network in August 2018 to learn about the services and resources available…
Michael’s Reentry Success Story
Individual reenters community thanks to Windows to Work. Michael was released from incarceration in January 2020 after nearly two decades. He connected with the Windows to Work Program for support reentering the community. From day one, he was active in…
WDBSCW Hosts Virtual Annual Awards Celebration, Honors Participants and Businesses
MADISON, January 6, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored five individuals with the Aspire Award and two community leaders with the Champions in Action Award during the 37th Annual Awards Celebration on December 9,…
Business Groups Say Some Industries Still Dealing With Worker Shortage
Read the Wisconsin Public Radio article here. Shortage Concerns Come Despite Elevated Unemployment Rate in Wisconsin By Rachael VasquezPublished: Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 5:45am The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) says many businesses continue to deal with a shortage…
Apprenticeships at Oak Park Place
Over the past six years, Oak Park Place has onboarded 10-15 students each year to help them prepare for the workforce and receive the best possible educational experience. Oak Park Place is proud to offer the Youth Apprenticeship Program with…