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
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