In her almost 30 years working in human resources, Wendy Cuevas has never experienced the kind of difficulty hiring workers as she has today. At Monroe-based Klondike Cheese, where Cuevas is human resources manager, she has hired 188 temporary and…
Students explore healthcare careers in summer internships at UW Health
From cardiovascular technologist to medical coder, 73 local students are exploring healthcare careers through internships at UW Health this summer. The paid internships aim to confirm students’ interests in healthcare careers and to develop a diverse workforce. Tasks may include…
Laid Off Workers Invited to Specialized Career Events with WDBSCW, UW Health, Exact Sciences, Job Center Partners
MADISON, July 15, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network and Wisconsin Job Service, is hosting a transferable skills workshop on July 29 followed by an interview event on August…
WDBSCW Names Seth Lentz as CEO
MADISON, WI, July 1, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) has announced Seth Lentz as its new CEO. Lentz is a 14-year veteran of the WDBSCW and since 2005 has been Deputy Director. A graduate…
WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates
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…
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…
WDBSCW, DOC To Host Reentry Summit April 23
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…
Learn #HowItsMadeInDane With A Manufacturing Open House Series
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…
WDBSCW Director of Business Development Receives Award from Dodge County Manufacturing Business Alliance
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…
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…