Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA), comprised of leadership from the eleven regional workforce development boards in Wisconsin that engage and provide statewide talent development strategies tailored to meet the needs of businesses and jobseekers, announced… Continue Reading TDCON20 to Take Place on February 26, 2020
WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Businesses and Participants
MADISON, December 11, 2019 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored 3 individuals with its Aspire Awards and 2 business leaders with the Champions in Action Awards during the organizations’ 36th Annual Board of Directors Meeting… Continue Reading WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Businesses and Participants
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… Continue Reading Laid Off Workers Invited to Specialized Career Events with WDBSCW, UW Health, Exact Sciences, Job Center Partners
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… Continue Reading WDBSCW Names Seth Lentz as CEO
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… Continue Reading WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates
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… Continue Reading New Opportunity Available for Workers Affected by Store Closures, Retail Layoffs
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… Continue Reading WDBSCW, DOC To Host Reentry Summit April 23
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… Continue Reading Learn #HowItsMadeInDane With A Manufacturing Open House Series
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… Continue Reading WDBSCW Director of Business Development Receives Award from Dodge County Manufacturing Business Alliance
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… Continue Reading WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients