Category: Press Releases
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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 Atkinson campuses. Speakers included Lisa Hollman, Middle College Coordinator at Madison College; Randy Guttenberg, District…
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New Opportunity Available for Workers Affected by Store Closures, Retail Layoffs
Categories: Press ReleasesMADISON, 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 “R” Us and Bon-Ton (Boston Store), with local resources available to help them. “Connecting former…
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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 incarceration. Unlocking Potential: Reentry – A Workforce Development Initiative will be held on April 23…
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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 Dane County, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with Royle…
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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 at the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), received the Manufacturing Partnership award…
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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 and Luncheon on December 8. The Luncheon also celebrated 35 years of dedication to innovation…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
