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…
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…
Students explore healthcare careers in summer internships at UW Health
From cardiovascular technologist to medical coder, 73 local students are exploring healthcare careers through internships at UW Health this summer. The paid internships aim to confirm students’ interests in healthcare careers and to develop a diverse workforce. Tasks may include…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…