YAC members highlight Foster Care Awareness month in May. May was Foster Care Awareness month and the Youth Advisory Council members spent the month highlighting what foster care means to them and how the Independent Living Grant helped them move… Continue Reading Growing Skills Through Independent Living
Individual Reenters Community Thanks to Windows to Work
Thomas was released from incarceration in April 2020 after nine years. Before his release, he connected with the Windows to Work Program to learn about the services and support available to him, including career assistance. For further services, he co-enrolled… Continue Reading Individual Reenters Community Thanks to Windows to Work
Youth Apprentice – Lucas
Student credits apprenticeship for career motivation. Lucas completed a one-year Biotechnology Youth Apprenticeship in 2019 through the Jefferson County School to Career Consortium. Under the program, he worked at Ganser Scientific where he assisted with lab equipment, sales and protein… Continue Reading Youth Apprentice – Lucas
Worker Relocates to Wisconsin After Layoff for New Opportunities
WorkSmart provides career connections to job seeker. Nathan connected with the WorkSmart Network in October 2020 after a referral from a community agency. He recently moved to Wisconsin from Illinois after a reduction in hours at his job and was… Continue Reading Worker Relocates to Wisconsin After Layoff for New Opportunities
Aspire Awardee Aims to Improve Foster Care System
Individual builds skills to succeed in education, career. DeeDee connected with the Independent Living Program in 2018 for career and housing assistance. With additional support through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programming, she enrolled at Madison College, purchased a… Continue Reading Aspire Awardee Aims to Improve Foster Care System
Turning a Layoff Into an Opportunity
Laid off worker explores new industries thanks to WIOA. After almost two decades at Oscar Mayer, Jenn was dislocated due to a plant closure. She connected with the WorkSmart Network in December 2016 as part of a Rapid Response session… Continue Reading Turning a Layoff Into an Opportunity
Helping Communities and Building Skills During a Pandemic
Participant enters work experience at local nonprofit. Mimi was struggling to find steady employment during the pandemic until she was referred to the Employment and Training Association (EATA) by a partner agency and learned about the COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Grant… Continue Reading Helping Communities and Building Skills During a Pandemic
Partnerships In Action – Dawn Webber
Business partner receives the Champion in Action Award. Dawn Webber is the Director of HR at Royle Printing. She remains a strong partner to the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin and continues to assist with local initiatives. Recently,… Continue Reading Partnerships In Action – Dawn Webber
Partnerships In Action – Ann McNeary
2020 Champions in Action awardee remains strong partner. Ann McNeary is a member of the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSW) and serves as the AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison at the United Way of Dane County. This year,… Continue Reading Partnerships In Action – Ann McNeary
Windows to Work Graduate Pushes through Obstacles to Success
Aspire Awardee succeeds after Windows to Work Program When Jacob graduated from the Windows to Work Program, his goal was to find full-time employment, an apartment and a vehicle. He began searching for work at the beginning of the COVID-19… Continue Reading Windows to Work Graduate Pushes through Obstacles to Success