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Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce
January 30, 2023WDBSCW, DWD Kick Off Regional Forums to Highlight Training Resources, Strategic Opportunities and Local Success Stories MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin invi...
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WDBSCW Hosts 39th Annual Awards Celebration, Honors Participants and Partners
December 16, 2022MADISON, December 16, 2022 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored five individuals with the Aspire Award and two community leaders with the Champions in A...
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WDBSCW Partners with Madison College, Opportunities, Inc. to Upskill Incumbent Workers with Leadership Academy
November 8, 2022FORT ATKINSON, November 7, 2022 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) partnered with Madison College and Opportunities, Inc. to grow the skills of incumbent work...
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WDBSCW Honors Participants, Employers at 2021 Annual Awards Celebration
December 17, 2021MADISON, December 17, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored four individuals with the Aspire Award and two community leaders with the Champions in A...
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WDBSCW to Host In-Person Manufacturing Job Fair to Celebrate Manufacturing Month
October 5, 2021MADISON, October 5, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in collaboration with the Job Center of Wisconsin partners, is hosting an in-person Manufacturing...
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September Declared Workforce Development Month
September 10, 2021MADISON, September 10, 2021 – In recognition of the critical role that workforce development services, programs and partnerships play in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers issued a proclamation declari...
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WDBSCW, Partners to Host Downtown Madison Virtual Job Fair June 2
May 26, 2021MADISON, May 26, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) in partnership with the City of Madison, Destination Madison, Downtown Madison Inc., Greater Madison ...
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WDBSCW to Host Virtual Career Fair with 85 Participating Companies
May 7, 2021May 7, 2021, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network, Wisconsin Job Service and the county economic development ...
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WDBSCW to Host Drive Thru Job Fairs in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, Sauk Counties
April 30, 2021MADISON, April 30, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network, Wisconsin Job Service and the county economic developme...
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Wisconsin Workforce Development Boards Awarded $2.5M to Address Rural Healthcare Workforce Shortages
April 29, 2021MADISON, April 29, 2021 – Six workforce development boards, including the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), received $2.5M in funding from the U.S. Department of ...
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WDBSCW to Host Click Thru Job Fair January 27
January 25, 2021January 25, 2021, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is hosting a Click Thru Job Fair on January 27, 2021 to connect laid off workers to businesses th...
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WDBSCW Hosts Virtual Annual Awards Celebration, Honors Participants and Businesses
January 6, 2021MADISON, January 6, 2021 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored five individuals with the Aspire Award and two community leaders with the Champions in Act...
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WDBSCW to Host Drive Thru Job Fair in Baraboo, Madison
October 1, 2020September 28, 2020, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), in partnership with the WorkSmart Network and Job Service, will host a third round of Drive Th...
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WDBSCW To Host Second Drive Thru Job Fair
September 10, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: WDBSCW Communications, gro.wcsbdwnull@slekehsbOn the web: www.wdbscw.org |...
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WDBSCW To Host Drive Thru Job Fair
July 23, 2020July 13, 2020, MADISON – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) will host a Drive Thru Job Fair at Warner Park (2930 North Sherman Avenue, Madison) on July 15, 2020...
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WDBSCW To Host Third Annual Workforce Strategies Summit
February 27, 2020MADISON, February 27, 2020 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is hosting the third annual spring summit – the Workforce Strategies Summit: Retention ...
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TDCON20 to Take Place on February 26, 2020
January 13, 2020Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA), comprised of leadership from the eleven regional workforce development boards in Wisconsin that engage and provide st...
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WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Businesses and Participants
December 11, 2019MADISON, 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...
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Laid Off Workers Invited to Specialized Career Events with WDBSCW, UW Health, Exact Sciences, Job Center Partners
July 15, 2019MADISON, 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 skil...
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WDBSCW Names Seth Lentz as CEO
July 3, 2019MADISON, 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 ...
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WDBSCW Honors Eighth Class of Middle College Graduates
May 31, 2019MADISON, 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. Th...
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New Opportunity Available for Workers Affected by Store Closures, Retail Layoffs
May 14, 2019MADISON, 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 aime...
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WDBSCW, DOC To Host Reentry Summit April 23
April 12, 2019MADISON, 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 ...
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Learn #HowItsMadeInDane With A Manufacturing Open House Series
April 1, 2019MADISON, 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 manufact...
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WDBSCW Director of Business Development Receives Award from Dodge County Manufacturing Business Alliance
March 8, 2019MADISON, 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 prom...
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WDBSCW Hosts Annual Luncheon, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients
December 17, 2018MADISON, 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...
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UW School for Workers, WDBSCW Announces New Pre-Apprenticeship Series to Support More Women in Building Construction Trades
October 8, 2018MADISON, 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 wo...
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WDBSCW, Manufacturers Support Manufacturing Month with New Campaign for Schools
October 2, 2018MADISON, 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 c...
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WDBSCW, Partners Celebrate Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Day
September 28, 2018MADISON, 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 ...
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WDBSCW CEO Presented With Outstanding Pathway Champion Award
June 1, 2018MADISON, 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 Madi...
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WDBSCW Announces More Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retail Closings
May 23, 2018MADISON, May 22, 2018 / — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW), the regional leader in workforce development, announces three more Rapid Response information sess...
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WDBSCW Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retailer Closings
March 29, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: WDBSCW Communications, 608.249.9001 WDBSCW Rapid Response Workforce Services Available to Support Workers Affected by Wave of Major Retailer Closings MADISON, March 29,...
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WDB Hosts 33th Annual Meeting, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients
November 3, 2017[metaslider id=6305] Madison, Wisc. – November 3, 2017 – The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) honored 5 individuals with is Aspire Awards and 2 business lea...
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WDBSCW Among Recipients of $3.9M Youth Apprenticeship Grant
July 6, 2017MADISON, Wisc. – The South Central Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Consortium was awarded a $360,000 Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship grant to deliver and grow youth apprenticeship programs for ne...
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Dane County Jail Inmates Celebrate Windows to Work Graduation
June 23, 2017MADISON, Wisc. – Twenty-six inmates at the Dane County Jail celebrated their graduation from the Windows to Work program on Wednesday, June 14. This 7-week course is designed to increase the ch...
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Middle College Honors Sixth Class of Graduates
May 18, 2017MADISON, Wisc. – The 2016-17 class of Middle College students walked across the stage Tuesday, May 16 to celebrate their completion of the two-semester workforce-training program. Middle Colleg...
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Wisconsin Workforce Partners Meet for WIOA Roundtable Event
May 10, 2017Approximately 450 workforce partners from across Wisconsin will converge in Appleton for the two-day conference, which features sessions from DWD and WTCS. MADISON – Today, the Department of Wo...
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WDBSCW participates in National Reentry Week
April 24, 2017MADISON Wisc. – April 24, 2017 – In honor of National Reentry Week, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is highlighting its efforts to help ex-offenders succeed in societ...
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Twenty-two Inmates Honored at Windows to Work Graduation
April 7, 2017April 6, 2017 MADISON, Wisc. – April 6, 2017 – Twenty-two inmates at the Dane County Jail celebrated their graduation of the Windows to Work program on Wednesday, April 5. This 7-week course is desig...
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Middle College Grad Wins Wisconsin Job Honor Award
January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Job Honor Awards, an initiative aimed at recognizing Wisconsinites who have overcome barriers to employment, has announced its top honorees for 2016. Nomin...
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WDB Hosts 32nd Annual Meeting, Honors Business and Aspire Award Recipients
November 3, 2016MADISON, Wisc., November 3, 2016 — The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin honored 7 individuals with its Aspire Award and 2 business leaders with the Making a Difference Awa...
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WDBSCW amongst recipients of $3.2M Youth Apprenticeship State Grants
July 5, 2016Editor’s Note: The Office of Governor Scott Walker announced on June 29 the winners of the 2016-17 Wisconsin the Youth Apprenticeship State Grant awards. The South Central Wisconsin Youth Appre...
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First Graduates from Dept. of Corrections Pilot Training Honored
July 5, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2016 CONTACT: DOC Communications, 608-240-5060, vog.nisnocsiwnull@eciff&#...
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WDBSCW Announces South Central Consortium Officers
June 24, 2016Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 WDBSCW Announces Chief Local Elected Officials and Officers for the South Central Consortium The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is pleased t...
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Middle College Honors Sixth Class of Graduates
June 2, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 MADISON, Wisc.–The 2015-16Â class of Middle College, a tuition-free, dual-credit education program, walked across the stage to celebrate ...
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First Participants of Jail Reentry Program Graduate
June 2, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Windows to Work Graduation MADISON, Wisc. / May 31, 2016 – Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney, along with County Executive Joe Parisi are proud to introduce the first Windows to ...
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WDBSCW, Partners Honor Graduates of Foundations for the Trades Academy and Area Construction Training Programs
April 27, 2016MADISON / April 27, 2016—Construction contractors will have more skilled candidates to consider for their available openings and projects this season with more than 30 new graduates of three Dane Cou...
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WDBSCW to partner with Madison Schools with $400K Joyce Foundation grant
April 18, 2016Madison Schools and Partners Awarded National Grant for Personalized Learning High School Pathways Helps Students Create Roadmap to Success MADISON / April 15, 2016–The Madison School District,...
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Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan now available for public comment
March 2, 2016The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)Â requires each workforce development board (WDB) to develop and submit, in partnership with the local chief elected official, a comprehensive four-y...
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Release: WDBSCW to Offer Assistance, Resources to Workers Affected by Area Workforce Reductions
November 24, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pat Schramm, gro.wcsbdwnull@mmarhcsp or Danica Nilsestuen, gr&#...
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WorkSmart Network Offers New Training to Support Skill Needs of Area Manufacturers
August 31, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2015 Media Contact: Danica Nilsestuen; gro.wcsbdwnull@neutsesli&#x...
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Release: Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program Honored
July 28, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2015 Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program Honored MADISON—Area construction companies will have more skilled candidates available to hire...
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Release: Sauk County Job Center Receives Jobs for Veterans Act Incentive Award
June 26, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2015 Issued by: Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin Contact: Jackie Hall, Communications Manager, 608.249.9001 Sauk County Job Center Receives...
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Release: WDBSCW awarded $500,000 DOL grant to support Jail-Based Job Center
June 22, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Stephanie Miller, Communications Director, Office of The County Executive; 608-267-8823 MADISON—Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced the creation of...
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Release: Newest Class of Middle College Graduates Cross Stage
May 21, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2015 Contact: Jackie Hall, gro.wcsbdwnull@llahj or 608.249.9001 Newest Class of Middle Co...
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Media Release: Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Programs to be Honored
April 3, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2015 Graduates of Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Programs to be Honored MADISON—Nearly 60 Madison-area residents will take the stage on the evening of W...
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WDBSCW Announces Release of New RFP for Windows to Work Program
March 30, 2015The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit companies/agencies/organizations with the capacity and expertise in accordance ...
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Madison College announces leadership conference
January 29, 2015MADISON—Madison College’s Business and Industry Services division will offer a one-day conference focused on practical applications of leadership. The all-day event is scheduled for Thursday, A...
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WWDA names Joel Nilsestuen as new Executive Director
January 16, 2015For Immediate Release December 18, 2014 Contact: Joel Nilsestuen, Executive Director New Leadership at the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association MADISON—Joel Nilsestuen joins the Wisconsin Work...
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Workforce Development Board Offers Construction Training Academy
January 16, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2015 Workforce Development Board Offers Construction Training Academy MADISON—The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin is offering its Foundations ...
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WDBSCW amongst winners of Agricultural Fast Forward Training Grants
January 5, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2014 Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 or gro.wcsbdwnull@llahj MADISON—The Workforce ...
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Foundational Construction Training Program Graduates Newest Class
September 26, 2014September 26, 2014 Contact: Jackie Hall, gro.wcsbdwnull@llahj or 608.249.9001 Foundational Construction Training Progra...
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News Release: September is Workforce Development Month, WWDA Events Announced
September 12, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2014 Editor’s Note: Press release issued by the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association Contact: Sue Gleason, Interim Executive Director, 608.249.9001 Pr...
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Area Manufacturing Employees, Companies Benefit from Fast Forward Grant
August 11, 2014Contact: Jackie Hall, 608.249.9001 LODI, WI—Columbia County manufacturer, Anteco Pharma, welcomed State representatives to its facility on August 7 to highlight its participation in new worker traini...
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President Signs Bipartisan Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act into Law
July 24, 2014July 22, 2014 Washington, D.C.—President Obama signed into law the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) on July 22, 2014. This bipartisan legislation was created to improve our nations wor...
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WIOA Clears House, Moves to President’s Desk
July 17, 2014July 17, 2014 Editor’s Note: This post includes an excerpt from the National Skills Coalition’s July 10, 2014 blog post, “WIOA Goes to President’s Desk.” On July 10, 201...
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WIOA bill clears U.S. Senate by strong majority, 95-3
June 25, 2014Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Editor’s Note: Press Release reissued from U.S. Senator Baldwin’s Office Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues in support of th...
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News Release: Middle College Graduates Newest Class
May 19, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2014 Madison, WI—Graduation ceremonies were held across the South Central Wisconsin region last week to honor the 40 high school seniors from 12 school districts graduat...
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News Release: Fast Forward grant award to train manufacturing workers in South Central Wisconsin
May 16, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2014 Editor’s Note: This release includes an excerpt from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) news release issued on May 15, 2014. A Fast Forward manufacturing...
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News Release: $150,000 Blueprint for Prosperity Grant Awarded to WDBSCW
May 7, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2014 Contact: Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, 608.249.9001 Editor’s Note: This release includes an excerpt from the Department of Workforce ...
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News Release: Foundations for the Trades Academy Prepares for Graduation
March 31, 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON–The newest student cohort of Foundations for the Trades Academy is scheduled to graduate on Friday, April 4, 2014 as part of the program’s 3rd annual graduat...