WIOA Helps Dislocated Worker Match Transferable Skills to New Industry

Laid off worker gains confidence to switch industries. Morgan* lost their job in the state government in January 2021. They connected with the WorkSmart Network and learned about the services available to them under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act…

Participant Gives Back to Community After Losing Job Due to COVID-19

A participant helps Jefferson Food Pantry grow numbers. Sara enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program after she lost her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her WIOA Career Planner connected her with the COVID-19…

Champion in Action Awardee Collaborates with Area Organizations, Highlights Manufacturing Industry

Business partner educates community with presentations. Claudine Baccheschi, Talent Acquisition Manager at Aprilaire, is an active member of the Made In Dane Manufacturing Council. She’s been a catalyst for sharing best practices and resources and represented the group at the…

Champion in Action Awardee Advocates for Workforce Programs, Initiatives

Business partner supports GuidEd, YA to build workforce. Todd Lassanske, General Manager at McFarlane Manufacturing, is an advocate for workforce development programs and initiatives. He actively supports industry partnership work as a member of the Manufacturing Alliance where he provides…
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