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
WDBSCW Names Seth Lentz as CEO
MADISON, WI, July 1, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) has announced Seth Lentz as its new CEO. Lentz is a 14-year veteran of the WDBSCW and since 2005 has been Deputy Director. A graduate… Continue Reading WDBSCW Names Seth Lentz as CEO
Osamah’s Success Story
Osamah relcoated to the United States in 2014 from Baghdad, Iraq where, among other jobs, he provided linguistic services to the U.S. Army. Osamah earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science in Iraq, but upon relocation to Madison, was only… Continue Reading Osamah’s Success Story
WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates
MADISON, May 31, 2019 — The 2018-2019 class of Middle College students walked across the stage Wednesday, May 22 to celebrate their completion of the two-semester workforce training program. The ceremony celebrated the graduates from Madison College Truax and Fort… Continue Reading WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates
From Unemployed to Aspire Award: Corey’s Success Story
Corey connected with the WorkSmart Network when he lost his job as a delivery driver after 9 years with the company. Having not applied for a job in almost a decade, Corey enrolled in WIOA programming for help with career… Continue Reading From Unemployed to Aspire Award: Corey’s Success Story
New Opportunity Available for Workers Affected by Store Closures, Retail Layoffs
MADISON, May 14, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network, is hosting an information session on Tuesday, May 14 aimed at connecting workers impacted by retail closures, like Shopko, Toys… Continue Reading New Opportunity Available for Workers Affected by Store Closures, Retail Layoffs
Meet Ted
Ted was released from incarceration in August of 2018. Upon release, Windows to Work helped him with additional supports, like transportation to search for jobs and obtaining work clothing. He immediately found a job making $12.45 per hour in a… Continue Reading Meet Ted
Meet Jeremy
Jeremy was released from incarceration in September of 2018. Before his release, Windows to Work was able to help him reinstate his driver’s license and provide him with new release clothes and work clothes. Jeremy is a certified industrial electrician… Continue Reading Meet Jeremy
WDBSCW, DOC To Host Reentry Summit April 23
MADISON, April 12, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, is hosting a reentry summit to encourage Wisconsin businesses to hire individuals reentering the workforce from… Continue Reading WDBSCW, DOC To Host Reentry Summit April 23
Learn #HowItsMadeInDane With A Manufacturing Open House Series
MADISON, April 1, 2019 — Did you know there are more than 600 manufacturers in Dane County? Some of the products you use every day are made right here in your own community. To promote manufacturing and its careers in… Continue Reading Learn #HowItsMadeInDane With A Manufacturing Open House Series