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… Continue Reading Individual Strives to Support Family
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… Continue Reading Dislocated Worker Transitions to New Employment
WDBSCW to Host Click Thru Job Fair
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… Continue Reading WDBSCW to Host Click Thru Job Fair
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… Continue Reading 2 online job fairs Wednesday aim to help Wisconsinites unemployed during COVID-19
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… Continue Reading Third Generation Farmer Turns Civil Engineer
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… Continue Reading Michael’s Reentry Success Story
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,… Continue Reading WDBSCW Hosts Virtual Annual Awards Celebration, Honors Participants and Businesses
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… Continue Reading Business Groups Say Some Industries Still Dealing With Worker 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… Continue Reading Apprenticeships at Oak Park Place
Pharis – Youth Apprentice
STEM-Engineering Youth apprentice builds skills at EVCO. Pharis is a STEM-Engineering Youth Apprentice at EVCO where he enjoys planning out projects and seeing them through. His goal is to continue his education in mechanical engineering at UW Platteville. I think… Continue Reading Pharis – Youth Apprentice