FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: WDBSCW Communications, gro.wcsbdwnull@slekehsbOn the web: www.wdbscw.org | On social media: @wdbscw WDBSCW To Host Second Drive Thru Job Fair September 10, 2020, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) will host a second… Continue Reading WDBSCW To Host Second Drive Thru Job Fair
WDBSCW To Host Drive Thru Job Fair
July 13, 2020, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) will host a Drive Thru Job Fair at Warner Park (2930 North Sherman Avenue, Madison) on July 15, 2020 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. While the… Continue Reading WDBSCW To Host Drive Thru Job Fair
Jacob’s Success Story
Jacob connected with the WIOA Title I program because he was having troubles entering an apprenticeship in the construction trades industry. His Career Planner connected him with a construction-focused pre-apprenticeship training through WRTP/Big Step in January 2020. The training included… Continue Reading Jacob’s Success Story
Meet Micky
Micky was one of nearly 2,500 individuals dislocated from the Wisconsin-based retailer, Shopko, in 2019. After learning of the looming dislocation, she attended a Rapid Response session to learn about the services available to her through the WIOA Title I… Continue Reading Meet Micky
Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story
Jennifer was dislocated from Shopko in March 2019. She connected with the WorkSmart Network through Rapid Response sessions to learn about the services available to her through the DWG Retail Grant. I didn’t know what I really wanted to… Continue Reading Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story
Viktoryia’s Success Story
Viktoryia was laid off from Boston Store in 2018. English is her second language so searching for jobs was difficult for her. She connected with the WorkSmart Network through Rapid Response sessions and learned about the services available to her… Continue Reading Viktoryia’s Success Story
Sharon’s Success Story
Sharon was a journalist but had to leave the industry when print journalism began to decline. In 1995 she found a job in the food service industry and in 2008 she moved to Boston Store. When Boston Store closed, Sharon… Continue Reading Sharon’s Success Story
From Shopko to Project Management – Eric’s Success Story
Eric was dislocated from Shopko in April 2019. He connected with the WorkSmart Network to learn about the services available to him through the DWG Retail Grant, including resume development and mileage assistance. He was interested in continuing his education… Continue Reading From Shopko to Project Management – Eric’s Success Story
From Retail to Paralegal – Peter’s Success Story
Peter lost his job in late 2017 when Brennan’s Market closed all five locations. He connected with the WorkSmart Network through Rapid Response for assistance exploring careers outside the retail industry. At first Peter was unsure of his next step.… Continue Reading From Retail to Paralegal – Peter’s Success Story
More than 100 Workers Laid Off in Sun Prairie Following Sale of Kollege Town Sports
A Sun Prairie company will lay off 109 workers this spring after its parent company sold the business, according to a state layoff announcement. Kollege Town Sports, 1763 N. Bristol St., which is part of Rosemont, Illinois-based Riddell Sports Group,… Continue Reading More than 100 Workers Laid Off in Sun Prairie Following Sale of Kollege Town Sports