Healthcare-oriented job fair to take place in Eau Claire

Every September, we celebrate Workforce Development Month to recognize, honor, and publicize the contributions of our nation's workforce development professionals.We encourage you to use this month to increase awareness and understanding of your work and to inspire new actions. We hope that the prompts below are helpful in guiding your...Continue Reading

Workforce issues persist well into 2024 nationwide. Employers can’t seem to find enough staff to match their requirements, while individuals face the difficult challenge of balancing work with school, training and family life.West Central Wisconsin experiences similar issues with unique concerns. Despite a comparatively young population and high labor force...Continue Reading

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that 4,637 students in 17 school districts will benefit from advanced manufacturing training in preparation for high-demand job opportunities thanks to grants from the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.“Advanced manufacturing is an important part of our economy...Continue Reading