In the News: School Spotlight: Middle College Provides Another Pathway to College
May 19, 2015 Article by Pamela Cotant for the Wisconsin State Journal School Spotlight: Middle College Provides Another Pathway to College Middle College — a program designed for students to earn high school and college credits — is the kind of nontraditional education that works for some students. The dual-credit career pathway format combines the classes […]
In the News: Middle College Brings Learning to Life
Article written by Madison Metropolitan School District, May 2015 Middle College Brings Learning to Life MADISON—Lunch just ended and La Follette High School junior Eric Hotchkiss is leaving campus for the day. He’s not headed home or to hang out with friends; this 16-year-old is going to college. Hotchkiss is a culinary arts student at Middle College, […]
Media Release: Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Programs to be Honored
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2015 Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Programs to be Honored MADISON—Nearly 60 Madison-area residents will take the stage on the evening of Wednesday, April 8 to receive their graduation certificates in their next step toward pursuing careers in the construction industry. The graduates participated in apprenticeship readiness training programs […]
WDBSCW Announces Release of New RFP for Windows to Work Program
The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit companies/agencies/organizations with the capacity and expertise in accordance with the Windows to Work Program Design which is funded through the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections via the Becky Young Recidivism Reduction Appropriation. For more information, visit www.wdbscw.org/requests-for-proposals.
Madison College announces leadership conference
MADISON—Madison College’s Business and Industry Services division will offer a one-day conference focused on practical applications of leadership. The all-day event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2015 at its West Campus located at 302 S Gammon Road in Madison. The full-day event features a welcome from the College’s Provost, Turina R. Bakken, Ph.D. and six leadership-focused […]
WWDA names Joel Nilsestuen as new Executive Director
For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 Contact: Joel Nilsestuen, Executive Director New Leadership at the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association MADISON—Joel Nilsestuen joins the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA) today as its Executive Director. “We are very pleased to have Joel join us at the WWDA. Workforce issues are key to our region’s success and a strong statewide […]
Workforce Development Board Offers Construction Training Academy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2015 Workforce Development Board Offers Construction Training Academy MADISON—The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is offering its Foundations for the Trades Academy, a comprehensive training program for those interested in careers in the construction trades industry, beginning in February 2015. The program uses an industry-recognized approach to learning […]
WDBSCW amongst winners of Agricultural Fast Forward Training Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2014 Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 or jhall@wdbscw.org MADISON—The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is amongst the Round 3 winners of worker training grants from the Department of Workforce Development’s Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) initiative. The WDBSCW, in partnership with its sister organization, Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, and the […]
The Workforce Development Board is Hiring!
The Workforce Development Board is seeking candidates for its available communications internship position. Applicants must have the creativity and drive to help support our organization’s communication and marketing goals. During this paid internship, the Communications Intern will team up with the Manager of Quality & Communications to help tell our story and create awareness of our work through multiple […]
Foundational Construction Training Program Graduates Newest Class
September 26, 2014 Contact: Jackie Hall, jhall@wdbscw.org or 608.249.9001 Foundational Construction Training Program Graduates Newest Class MADISON—The local construction industry can turn to new talent for its available job openings as the Foundations for the Trades Academy graduated its newest cohort of students today. The program is one of the region’s workforce development initiatives that focuses on developing […]