WDBSCW Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retailer Closings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: WDBSCW Communications, 608.249.9001 WDBSCW Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retailer Closings MADISON, March 29, 2018 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), the regional leader in workforce development, today announced the availability of Rapid Response services. Rapid Response is a […]

Career Exploration Helped WIOA Participant Connect to Unexpected Career

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Six months before he was dislocated, Ben connected with the WorkSmart Network through a Rapid Response information session. He explored the skills training and career services available to him through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and its dislocated worker program. Ben attended a series of workshops at his local American Job Center, including Everything […]

How A WorkSmart Network Participant Helped Create An Academy

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Not only did sue attend the first ever Computer Essentials Academy through the WorkSmart Network, but she was also one of the driving forces behind its creation. Sue was working in a factory when she became dislocated in 2016. She rarely worked with computers and did not feel prepared to reenter the workforce. She connected […]

Windows to Work Helps Participant Stay Out Of Prison

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Kendall had been in and out of prison for the last 10 years. Determined to do something different and stay out of prison this time, he enrolled in the Windows to Work program. Through the Department of Corrections-supported program, Kendall solidified his plans for success after release. He later enrolled in WIOA programming with the […]

Overcoming Obstacles With Windows to Work

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Robert joined Windows to Work before he was released from his 15-year prison sentence. Although he entered the program with a positive attitude, he was nervous about his release. He knew there would be barriers to overcome including finding employment with no recent work history. During his 12 weeks of the Department of Corrections-supported Windows […]

Gabi’s Success Story

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Gabi connected with the WorkSmart Network to explore educational opportunities available to her through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Network referred her to a CNA program and helped her strengthen her soft skills to prepare her for a career pathway in healthcare. While in the program, Gabi had to quit her job […]

WDB Hosts 33th Annual Meeting, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients

[metaslider id=6305] Madison, Wisc. – November 3, 2017 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored 5 individuals with is Aspire Awards and 2 business leaders with the Making a Difference Awards during the organization’s 33rd Annual Board of Directors Meeting and Luncheon on November 2. The Aspire Award honors individuals for […]

Kevin’s Road to Success

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Kevin was dislocated from his job, he attended the Rapid Response sessions provided to the dislocated workers to hear about the services available to him through the WorkSmart Network. Kevin decided to meet one-on-one with the WorkSmart staff to learn more about the services and trainings. He looked into many different opportunities but ultimately decided […]