MADISON, Wisc., November 3, 2016 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin honored 7 individuals with its Aspire Award and 2 business leaders with the Making a Difference Award during the organization’s 32nd Annual Board of Directors Meeting and Luncheon on…
WDBSCW amongst recipients of $3.2M Youth Apprenticeship State Grants
Editor’s Note: The Office of Governor Scott Walker announced on June 29 the winners of the 2016-17 Wisconsin the Youth Apprenticeship State Grant awards. The South Central Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Consortium, led by the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW),…
First Graduates from Dept. of Corrections Pilot Training Honored
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2016 CONTACT: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060, vog.nisnocsiwnull@eciffOnoitamrofnIcilbuPCOD Madison College Dean Schauna Rasmussen, 608-243-4478, ude.egellocnosidamnull@nessumsarls DOC Partners with Madison College on Industrial Maintenance Training Partnership MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined leaders from…
WDBSCW Announces South Central Consortium Officers
Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 WDBSCW Announces Chief Local Elected Officials and Officers for the South Central Consortium The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is pleased to announce the leadership for its South Central Wisconsin Chief Elected Officials Consortium. Dodge…
Middle College Honors Sixth Class of Graduates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 MADISON, Wisc.–The 2015-16 class of Middle College, a tuition-free, dual-credit education program, walked across the stage to celebrate their accomplishments in completing the three-semester workforce training program. This marks the sixth anniversary of the program,…
First Participants of Jail Reentry Program Graduate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Windows to Work Graduation MADISON, Wisc. / May 31, 2016 – Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney, along with County Executive Joe Parisi are proud to introduce the first Windows to Work graduates. On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 ,…
WDBSCW, Partners Honor Graduates of Foundations for the Trades Academy and Area Construction Training Programs
MADISON / April 27, 2016—Construction contractors will have more skilled candidates to consider for their available openings and projects this season with more than 30 new graduates of three Dane County area construction training programs. The training programs include Foundations for the Trades Academy, the Bi-Lingual Construction…
WDBSCW to partner with Madison Schools with $400K Joyce Foundation grant
Madison Schools and Partners Awarded National Grant for Personalized Learning High School Pathways Helps Students Create Roadmap to Success MADISON / April 15, 2016–The Madison School District, together with Madison College, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, the…
RFP for WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Services Now Available
The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) announces the availability of grant funds and requests proposals to provide workforce development services under the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). To view the available RFP and pertaining…
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan now available for public comment
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each workforce development board (WDB) to develop and submit, in partnership with the local chief elected official, a comprehensive four-year plan to the State of Wisconsin. The Local Plan reflects the current and…