Youth Apprentice Abby
Student builds skills in Health Youth Apprenticeship. Abby is a Watertown High School student in a Health Sciences Youth Apprenticeship (YA) at North Shore Healthcare with mentor Lori Lutze. Abby became interested in the healthcare field through her sister, a nurse practitioner who works in rehab at Lake Country Landing. Abby’s sister mentioned her employer […]
From Dislocation to Aspire Awardee: Andora’s Success Story
Andora never thought she’d lose her job. As a single mom she needed to provide for her family. She knew that more education in a growing industry would help her and her family in the long-run. “I needed to get into some kind of carer. I’ve always lived paycheck to paycheck and I’ve got 3 […]
WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients
MADISON, December 17, 2018 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored 5 individuals with its Aspire Awards and 3 business leaders with the Making a Difference Awards during the organization’s 35th Annual Board of Directors Meeting and Luncheon on December 8. The Luncheon also celebrated 35 years of dedication to innovation […]
UW School for Workers, WDBSCW Announces New Pre-Apprenticeship Series to Support More Women in Building Construction Trades
MADISON, October 4, 2018 — A building construction trades pre-apprenticeship series geared toward women is now accepting applications for the spring 2019 cohort. Free of cost to 20 qualified women, the 4-week, 44-hour series supported by the UW School for Workers and the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), is designed to introduce […]
WDBSCW, Manufacturers Support Manufacturing Month with New Campaign for Schools
MADISON, October 2, 2018 — October officially marks the start of Manufacturing Month, and the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) and its Dane County manufacturers council partners announce the unveiling of a new school-based campaign to promote careers in manufacturing. The Manufacturing Works campaign features print materials, video and social media […]
WDBSCW, Partners Celebrate Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Day
MADISON, September 28, 2018 – Today was declared Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Day in Wisconsin by Governor Scott Walker to support efforts to engage students in career pathways and programs to ensure a robust training pipeline for generations to come. The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) and its YA Consortium partners including Dane […]
From Clerical to Accounting: Ian’s Success Story
Ian joined the WorkSmart Network to explore the educational opportunities available to him through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). He always excelled with numbers and was interested in learning more about accounting. So he enrolled in the Purchasing & Payables Academy. Before he completed the training, Ian’s employer, Boardman & Clark, LLP, offered […]
WDBSCW CEO Presented With Outstanding Pathway Champion Award
MADISON, Wisc. – May 31, 2018 – Pat Schramm, CEO for the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), was presented with the Outstanding Pathway Champion award at Madison Metropolitan School District’s Partner & Student Recognition Program last Thursday. The Outstanding Pathway Champion award recognizes partners who go above and beyond to support Personalized […]
WDBSCW Announces More Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retail Closings
MADISON, May 22, 2018 / — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), the regional leader in workforce development, announces three more Rapid Response information sessions. This announcement comes in response to the continuous wave of retail closures, including Toys”R”Us, Sam’s Club, and Bon-Ton (Boston Stores). Rapid Response is a workforce service designed […]
A Fast-Tracked Future
Dylan connected with the WorkSmart Network because he was having a difficult time finding a career. He enrolled in WIOA programming for help with career exploration, his resume, tips for his job search and supportive services. The Network also referred him to other local programs for more resources, like transportation needs. “I just knew [WorkSmart] […]