WorkSmart Network
Career and Training Services
Welcome to the WorkSmart Network! We're here to help you grow your career and improve your skills. We offer personalized services for individuals and businesses in our community. Whether you're starting your journey, making a career change, or looking to learn new skills, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What Is the WorkSmart Network?
The WorkSmart Network is a team of advisors supported by the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) that specializes in delivering workforce services and solutions to help workers, business and young adults across South Central Wisconsin.
We are located throughout the South Central area for your convenience. The map to the right shows the locations where we have WorkSmart staff who can help you.
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Dane County Job Center
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Sauk County Job Center
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Workforce Development Center of Jefferson County
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Moraine Park Technical College
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Opportunities, Inc.
Services and Resources
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Career exploration & assessments
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Career counseling and planning
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Job search and placement assistance
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Resume and cover letter development
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Interview preparation
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Employer connections
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Training, education and certification options
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Apprenticeship connections (Youth, Registered & Certified Pre-Apprenticeships)
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On-the-job training and internship connections
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Information & resources for laid off workers
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Mentorship and guidance
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Connections to community resources
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Re-entry navigation for incarcerated individuals
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Labor market data and information
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Financial assistance with education
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Work readiness support
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
(WIOA)
One of our funding sources is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which helps us create workforce development initiatives and programs. Thanks to this federal legislation, we help people access employment, training and supportive services to succeed in the workforce. Under the Act, we also bring together business leaders and stakeholders to address industry workforce needs.
WIOA is designed to strengthen and improve our nation’s public workforce system and help get people – including young adults, dislocated workers and those with significant barriers to employment – into high-quality careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
What to Expect with WIOA
We’ll meet one-on-one with you to determine your eligibility for WIOA programs. This means we may ask you for documents to verify your employment status, income, identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. We’ll also work with you on assessments to determine what skills you have and what career pathway is right for you.
From there we’ll help you build a career plan. We’ll work with you to create a resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews and connect with local employers. We ask that you regularly check in with your career planner, even after you find a job, to share career updates or challenges you’re facing.
Laid Off & Dislocated Workers
If you’re facing a layoff and need information related to reemployment; are seeking healthcare or Unemployment Insurance (UI) resources; want information on trainings; or need connections to other financial, health and community resources to move forward, turn to us.
We’ve helped thousands of laid off workers in South Central Wisconsin quickly transition to new employment through Rapid Response services. If you or someone you know recently lost their job due to a company closure or downsizing, we can help with services and resources. Visit our page with for more information and help.
Contact Us
Dodge and Jefferson Counties
Columbia, Marquette and Sauk Counties