WorkSmart Network Offers New Training to Support Skill Needs of Area Manufacturers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2015 Media Contact: Danica Nilsestuen; dnilsestuen@wdbscw.org or 608.249.9001 x227 or Jackie Hall; jhall@wdbscw.org or 608.249.9001 x232 WorkSmart Network Offers New Training to Support Skill Needs of Area Manufacturers Baraboo—Supplying a steady crop of skilled workers to one of Sauk County’s leading industries was a key goal of the new WorkSmart […]
Release: Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program Honored
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2015 Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program Honored MADISON—Area construction companies will have more skilled candidates available to hire for their busy season, with a new crop of graduates from the Foundations for the Trades Academy program. The training program, sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of South Central […]
Release: Sauk County Job Center Receives Jobs for Veterans Act Incentive Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2015 Issued by: Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin Contact: Jackie Hall, Communications Manager, 608.249.9001 Sauk County Job Center Receives Jobs for Veterans Act Incentive Award Baraboo, WI—The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the Sauk County Job Center has been […]
Release: WDBSCW awarded $500,000 DOL grant to support Jail-Based Job Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Stephanie Miller, Communications Director, Office of The County Executive; 608-267-8823 MADISON—Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced the creation of the Dane County Jail Based Job Center. The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin was awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to create the job center […]
Release: Newest Class of Middle College Graduates Cross Stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2015 Contact: Jackie Hall, jhall@wdbscw.org or 608.249.9001 Newest Class of Middle College Graduates Cross the Stage MADISON—Thirty-nine high school seniors crossed the stage accepting their medals and certificates on Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 20th as graduates of Middle College. The 2015 class of Middle College graduates, their families, peers, faculty and staff gathered […]
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 […]