WorkSmart is here as your safety net when you need it. Robin was laid off from her job at Foremost Farms in January 2020. She attended a Rapid Response session and learned about the free services available to her through…
Growing Skills Through Independent Living
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…
Individual Reenters Community Thanks to Windows to Work
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…