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SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Building careers. Strengthening industries.

The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin supports a stronger workforce and a more resilient regional economy across six counties.

I'm looking for a career

Explore career services, training and resources.

Explore career services

I'm an employer

Find talent, training and business resources.

Explore business services

I'm a young adult

Gain skills, earn a credential and build your future.

Explore youth programs

I've been laid off

Get support, explore options and take the next step.

Get layoff support

OUR REGION

Six counties.
One workforce.

We serve Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette and Sauk counties with programs and partnerships that build a skilled workforce and support business growth.

OUR IMPACT

2,823

individuals served

1,190

employers supported

82%

entered employment
or education

90%

funding suports participants and employers

Featured initiatives

Apprenticeships

Creating pathways into high demand careers.

Biohealth Tech Hub

Building the next generation of Wisconsin's biohealth workforce.

Youth Apprenticeship

Real experience. Real skills.
Real futures.