WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates

Middle College graduates pose with their metals

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 Atkinson campuses. Speakers included Lisa Hollman, Middle College Coordinator at Madison College; Randy Guttenberg, District […]

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 “R” Us and Bon-Ton (Boston Store), with local resources available to help them. “Connecting former […]

WDBSCW, DOC To Host Reentry Summit April 23

Unlocking Potential reentry summit in blue

MADISON, April 12, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, is hosting a reentry summit to encourage Wisconsin businesses to hire individuals reentering the workforce from incarceration. Unlocking Potential: Reentry – A Workforce Development Initiative will be held on April 23 […]

Learn #HowItsMadeInDane With A Manufacturing Open House Series

How Its Made in Dane manufacturing open house header

MADISON, April 1, 2019 — Did you know there are more than 600 manufacturers in Dane County? Some of the products you use every day are made right here in your own community. To promote manufacturing and its careers in Dane County, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with Royle […]

WDBSCW Director of Business Development Receives Award from Dodge County Manufacturing Business Alliance

Danica Nilsestuen's plaque from the Dodge County MBA awards

MADISON, March 8, 2019 — The Dodge County Manufacturing Business Alliance (MBA) hosted its fourth annual awards breakfast on February 28 to recognize organizations and individuals that are promoting careers in manufacturing. Danica Nilsestuen (pictured center), Director of Business Development at the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), received the Manufacturing Partnership award […]

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 […]