Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA), comprised of leadership from the eleven regional workforce development boards in Wisconsin that engage and provide statewide talent development strategies tailored to meet the needs of businesses and jobseekers, announced… Continue Reading TDCON20 to Take Place on February 26, 2020
WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Businesses and Participants
MADISON, December 11, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored 3 individuals with its Aspire Awards and 2 business leaders with the Champions in Action Awards during the organizations’ 36th Annual Board of Directors Meeting… Continue Reading WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Businesses and Participants
Making Waves in Healthcare
In 2015 Annette was pregnant with twins when she went on medical bed rest and lost her job. While in the hospital, she was inspired by the nurses to help people with disabilities in the healthcare field. Six months later,… Continue Reading Making Waves in Healthcare
Local and state organizations trying to help retail workers find new jobs
As big box stores like Shopko and Toys “R” Us are closing, organizations at local job centers are trying to help displaced retail workers find new jobs. The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is partnering with the… Continue Reading Local and state organizations trying to help retail workers find new jobs
Sheila’s Success Story
Sheila lost her job in 2018 but previously partnered with the WorkSmart Network so she knew of the services available to her. She connected with WorkSmart and enrolled in her local WIOA program to explore careers and continue her education.… Continue Reading Sheila’s Success Story
Laid off workers invited to specialized career events
The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network and Wisconsin Job Service, is hosting a transferable skills workshop on July 29 followed by an interview event on Aug. 22 for workers affected by… Continue Reading Laid off workers invited to specialized career events
Grant to address healthcare worker shortage
A Fast Forward grant totaling almost $386,000 has been issued to help the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) and UW Health address critical healthcare workforce needs in the Dane County region. In the last year, healthcare organizations… Continue Reading Grant to address healthcare worker shortage
Green County cheese maker deals with employee churn
In her almost 30 years working in human resources, Wendy Cuevas has never experienced the kind of difficulty hiring workers as she has today. At Monroe-based Klondike Cheese, where Cuevas is human resources manager, she has hired 188 temporary and… Continue Reading Green County cheese maker deals with employee churn
Students explore health-care careers in summer internships at UW Health
From cardiovascular technologist to medical coder, 73 local students re exploring health care careers through internships at UW Health this summer. The paid internships aim to confirm students’ interests in health care careers and to develop a diverse workforce. Tasks… Continue Reading Students explore health-care careers in summer internships at UW Health
Laid Off Workers Invited to Specialized Career Events with WDBSCW, UW Health, Exact Sciences, Job Center Partners
MADISON, July 15, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network and Wisconsin Job Service, is hosting a transferable skills workshop on July 29 followed by an interview event on August… Continue Reading Laid Off Workers Invited to Specialized Career Events with WDBSCW, UW Health, Exact Sciences, Job Center Partners