WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates

Middle College graduates pose with their metals

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 Atkinson campuses. Speakers included Lisa Hollman, Middle College Coordinator at Madison College; Randy Guttenberg, District […]

From Unemployed to Aspire Award: Corey’s Success Story

Corey and guests pose with Corey's Aspire Award

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 exploration, resume development and interview preparation. Corey faced multiple barriers to employment including medical issues, […]

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 “R” Us and Bon-Ton (Boston Store), with local resources available to help them. “Connecting former […]

Meet Ted

Backyard garden landscape

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 manufacturing plant, but it was 44 miles round-trip every day. Windows to Work helped Ted […]