Exciting news for Southeast Wisconsin schools! Today, DWD announced that $206,130.68 in Regional Career and Education Equipment grants have been awarded to eight school districts across Southeast Wisconsin! 🎉 These grants will transform career and technical education in the region, benefiting over 2,000 students. Here’s how: 🔧 School District of South Milwaukee will upgrade its manufacturing lab. 💻 Wauwatosa School District will invest in 18 new computer workstations for advanced construction skills. 🔌 Kenosha Unified School District will equip students with tool kits for electricity and hand tool skills. 🥩 Milwaukee Public Schools will launch a new meat science lab with top-notch equipment. 🍳 Williams Bay School District will introduce an industry 4.0 learning system for hands-on skill assessments. 🍰 Lake Geneva–Genoa City Union High School will install wall ovens for career readiness in culinary arts. 🍴 Elkhorn Area School District will enhance its culinary training with new ovens, microwaves, and a freezer. 🔩 Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District will add CNC manual mills and a lathe mill for hands-on training with local employers. These grants were funded by a 2020 donation from the IKEA US Community Foundation. Read about each of the awards: https://bit.ly/4dhxF1k #Education #CareerTraining #WorkforceDevelopment
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Government Administration
Madison, WI 10,425 followers
Delivering effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs.
About us
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond. The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings. Under the DWD umbrella, a wide variety of employment programs can be found which range from securing jobs for people with disabilities, assisting former welfare recipients as they make a transition into work, promoting employment in the state through Wisconsin Job Centers, linking youth with jobs of tomorrow, protecting and enforcing worker's rights, processing unemployment claims and ensuring workers compensation claims are paid in accordance with the law.
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http://dwd.wisconsin.gov
External link for Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
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- Madison, WI
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Madison, WI 53703, US
Employees at Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
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Happy #DisabilityIndependenceDay! On this day 34 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. At DWD, we honor the legacy of the ADA by connecting Wisconsinites with disabilities to employment opportunities and by enforcing laws protecting #Wisconsin workers from disability discrimination in the workplace. Visit dwd.wi.gov today to learn more. #ThanksToTheADA #ADA34 #DisabilityPride
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Did you know DWD's Office of Veteran Employment Services (OVES) is ranked 4th in the nation for successfully connecting veterans to employment? Last year, nearly 68% of #veteran program participants who were unemployed became employed with help from OVES. This #HireAVeteranDay, we encourage #Wisconsin veterans ready to find their next opportunity, and employers interested in connecting to qualified job seekers, to reach out to one of our local veteran employment representatives today! dwd.wi.gov/veterans
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The Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA) Center at Mid-State Technical College is a physical demonstration of community support and progress. The AMETA Center was made possible with land donated by Wayne Bushman, a $9 million Workforce Innovation Grant, and backing from over 125 partners. On July 22, Mid-State Technical College welcomed Governor Tony Evers, DWD Deputy Secretary Pamela McGillivray, Wisconsin Department of Administration Assistant Deputy Secretary Diana Maas, representatives from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and more than 300 other supporters to celebrate the opening of the AMETA Center. This center aims to introduce young children to the field of manufacturing, train students for manufacturing careers, and provide local businesses with a skilled manufacturing workforce. Additionally, it will offer related instruction for local registered apprenticeship programs. To learn more about apprenticeship opportunities at the AMETA Center and beyond, you can visit https://lnkd.in/eBuTSRP. #WorkforceInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing #ApprenticeshipWorks Dr. Shelly Mondeik - David Polk - Danielle Williams - Jane Spencer - Trenton Kranz - Hastreiter Industries Corp. - Findorff - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - Waupaca Foundry
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REGISTER NOW: Join DWD and the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board on 8/8 in #Oshkosh for our next Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce event! Hosted at Fox Valley Technical College, the forum will explore the fundamentals of #AI and its mechanics, prompt generation techniques, and crucial ethical considerations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate in practical discussions and hands-on activities using AI tools and technologies. Register today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gc4HXYmY #YearoftheWorker
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FIRST IN THE NATION: DWD is excited to join Governor Tony Evers in announcing #Wisconsin ranked first in the nation for inflation-adjusted hourly earnings growth during February, March, and May 2024, and second in the nation during April, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek: “While this latest real hourly wage data is preliminary, it signals important progress in helping our workers and their families strengthen their financial footing and plan for the future.” Read Gov. Evers' full announcement to learn more: bit.ly/3We5olj #YearoftheWorker
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In announcing a $4.6 million grant to support individuals reentering the workforce, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin said: "We're building an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top." Announced last week in #Menasha, the U.S. Department of Labor funding helps DWD and the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board develop innovative ways to re-engage people who may be out of work to help bolster our skilled #workforce and support businesses statewide. 💼✨ DWD extends gratitude to our statewide partners, including those who joined Senator Baldwin, Anthony Snyder, MBA, IOM, and DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jennifer Sereno at the Menasha roundtable discussion. Collaboration is a cornerstone of a robust #Wisconsin workforce and economy. Michele Carter -- Alice Connors -- Rebecca Deschane -- Jennifer Garner -- Terri Green -- Jo Ann Hall -- Jose Martinez -- Bobbi Miller -- Jennifer Marks -- Boe Ramsey -- Analiese Smith -- Debbie (Mikulec) Warga
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Today, DWD joined Governor Tony Evers to announce #Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment, total nonfarm jobs, and private sector jobs in June 2024, according to preliminary estimates from U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new record for total #employment released today breaks the previous record set last month for May 2024. Read the full press release for more: bit.ly/3y7kykf #YearoftheWorker
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FINAL MEETING: Governor Tony Evers' Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will hold its final meeting on Monday, July 22 at Madison Area Technical College. The meeting will recap the group's action plan and provide a final briefing on statewide technology developments and labor market trends. Meeting presenters include Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System Provost Dr. Colleen McCabe, Microsoft U.S. Government Affairs Industry Director Tyler Clark, and DWD Chief Economist Dennis Winters. Read our press release to learn more and register to attend in-person or online: bit.ly/3WqysHq
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American Family Field is home to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the stadium stands as a monument to the many skilled workers who built it. On Sunday, we gathered to honor three of those workers – Jeffrey Wischer, William DeGrave, and Jerome Starr – members of Iron Workers Local 8 who died on the job 25 years ago during construction of the ballpark. The Big Blue crane collapse still resonates with the community today, particularly with those who experienced it firsthand, many of whom were among the hundreds in attendance at the memorial. These men, alongside the more than 5,000 workers who helped build then-Miller Park, created countless memories for a generation of stadium visitors. The memory of what happened here on July 14, 1999, will be with this community forever.