UW School for Workers, WDBSCW Announces New Pre-Apprenticeship Series to Support More Women in Building Construction Trades
MADISON, October 4, 2018 — A building construction trades pre-apprenticeship series geared toward women is now accepting applications for the spring 2019 cohort. Free of cost to 20 qualified women, the 4-week, 44-hour series supported by the UW School for Workers and the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), is designed to introduce […]
WDBSCW, Manufacturers Support Manufacturing Month with New Campaign for Schools
MADISON, October 2, 2018 — October officially marks the start of Manufacturing Month, and the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) and its Dane County manufacturers council partners announce the unveiling of a new school-based campaign to promote careers in manufacturing. The Manufacturing Works campaign features print materials, video and social media […]
WDBSCW, Partners Celebrate Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Day
MADISON, September 28, 2018 – Today was declared Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Day in Wisconsin by Governor Scott Walker to support efforts to engage students in career pathways and programs to ensure a robust training pipeline for generations to come. The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) and its YA Consortium partners including Dane […]
WDBSCW CEO Presented With Outstanding Pathway Champion Award
MADISON, Wisc. – May 31, 2018 – Pat Schramm, CEO for the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), was presented with the Outstanding Pathway Champion award at Madison Metropolitan School District’s Partner & Student Recognition Program last Thursday. The Outstanding Pathway Champion award recognizes partners who go above and beyond to support Personalized […]
WDBSCW Announces More Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retail Closings
MADISON, May 22, 2018 / — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), the regional leader in workforce development, announces three more Rapid Response information sessions. This announcement comes in response to the continuous wave of retail closures, including Toys”R”Us, Sam’s Club, and Bon-Ton (Boston Stores). Rapid Response is a workforce service designed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thirty-Five Years of Dedication Pays Off
After a career in various office environments, Lisa connected with the WorkSmart Network. She had extensive experience, but not degree or specialty. She was determined to change that.
WDBSCW Among Recipients of $3.9M Youth Apprenticeship Grant
MADISON, Wisc. – The South Central Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Consortium was awarded a $360,000 Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship grant to deliver and grow youth apprenticeship programs for nearly 400 young adults in the region. The consortium includes the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), Dane County School Consortium, Madison Metropolitan School District, and Jefferson […]
Dane County Jail Inmates Celebrate Windows to Work Graduation
MADISON, Wisc. – Twenty-six inmates at the Dane County Jail celebrated their graduation from the Windows to Work program on Wednesday, June 14. This 7-week course is designed to increase the chances of success and employment post-release. “Rehabilitation. That’s what it’s all about. Rehabilitation. And this is the first step of […] getting back into […]