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.
*Not all locations are open to the general public. For questions on where to go to get started, please contact us.
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
Hear From Participants
DELILAH
WIOA ADULT & COW PARTICIPANT
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel towards the WorkSmart Network and those who have helped me along the way. I could not have done this without their support. They have helped change mine and my children’s lives in the best way possible, by helping me get the chance to achieve financial freedom.
JULIA
WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER PARTICIPANT
I highly recommend [WorkSmart]. They provided invaluable feedback on my resume and interview preparation, offering insightful resources and information about upcoming job fairs. Their support has been instrumental in helping me prepare for interviews... They're a fantastic resource, and I’m truly grateful we connected. I look forward to continuing to work with them as I move forward in my job search.
JENNIFER
WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER PARTICIPANT
It was a breath of fresh air to work with WorkSmart. Being out of work is very stressful and the support that they have been providing is exceptionally valuable! They are very kind and patient. If they don’t know something, they look it up and get back to me right away. They're also really good at talking about next steps and what I need to do to succeed in my goals. I am thankful for their support.
JANIS
WIOA ADULT PARTICIPANT
I came to [WorkSmart] as a job seeker at 60-years-old. They gave me my confidence back. That I could become more than I am now. They have been with me through decisions that I had to make. They are amazing! We laughed together and worked together. I am not terrified anymore!