Middle College Honors Sixth Class of Graduates
MADISON, Wisc. – The 2016-17 class of Middle College students walked across the stage Tuesday, May 16 to celebrate their completion of the two-semester workforce-training program. Middle College prepares high school seniors for career pathways in healthcare, manufacturing, and culinary arts with technical college coursework. They learn both in the classroom at participating technical college and […]
Wisconsin Workforce Partners Meet for WIOA Roundtable Event
Approximately 450 workforce partners from across Wisconsin will converge in Appleton for the two-day conference, which features sessions from DWD and WTCS. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development will join partners from across the state, including the Wisconsin Technical College System (WCTS), for a two-day roundtable event focused on the implementation of the […]
WDBSCW participates in National Reentry Week
MADISON Wisc. – April 24, 2017 – In honor of National Reentry Week, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is highlighting its efforts to help ex-offenders succeed in society after release. The week, presented by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Justice, focuses on issues and resources for the nearly […]
Academy offers quick way to gain computer skills
April 11, 2017 Article written by the Watertown Daily Times. Even if the job doesn’t involve using a computer, today’s applicants need computer skills to get that position. Job seekers often find they have to complete applications online or submit their resume as a computer-generated document. The Computer Skills Academy offered at Madison College’s Watertown campus […]
Twenty-two Inmates Honored at Windows to Work Graduation
April 6, 2017 MADISON, Wisc. – April 6, 2017 – Twenty-two inmates at the Dane County Jail celebrated their graduation of the Windows to Work program on Wednesday, April 5. This 7-week course is designed to increase the chances of success and employment after release from jail. Windows to Work offers re-entry tools, support, and […]
Middle College Grad Wins Wisconsin Job Honor Award
January 5, 2017 MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Job Honor Awards, an initiative aimed at recognizing Wisconsinites who have overcome barriers to employment, has announced its top honorees for 2016. Nominations were submitted via the organization’s website and judged by a panel of workforce experts. Hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) during their Future […]
WDB Hosts 32nd Annual Meeting, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients
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 November 1. The Aspire Award honors individuals for outstanding success and achievements in workforce development […]
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), is slated to receive $370,800 for the term to serve 412 students under the grant. […]
First Graduates from Dept. of Corrections Pilot Training Honored
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2016 CONTACT: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060, DOCPublicInformationOffice@wisconsin.gov Madison College Dean Schauna Rasmussen, 608-243-4478, slrasmussen@madisoncollege.edu DOC Partners with Madison College on Industrial Maintenance Training Partnership MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined leaders from the state Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Madison College, and the Workforce Development Board of […]
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 County Board Chari, Russell Kottke, will continue the role as Chair for the Consortium. Dane County Executive […]