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The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced a web update that makes the agency's content more accessible to customers who view the site from a variety of devices, from desktop computers to mobile devices. The view of content on the agency's home page and other web pages n...

After inheriting an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund (Trust Fund) deficit of $1.4 billion in January 2011, Governor Scott Walker and legislative partners enacted historic reforms that moved the Trust Fund to its first positive balance this year since 2009. The fund's positive balance...

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed November 11 -17, 2019 as Apprenticeship Week in Wisconsin. Apprenticeship Week in Wisconsin corresponds with National Apprenticeship Week where all states advocate for, and highlight, the benefits to both businesses and workers that this proven ...

Time to discuss two hot topics for workforce agencies: Misclassification and Paid Family Leave programs. Moderator: Jon Peppetti, Attorney  

Employers from across the state are voicing praise for the Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grant program, noting the application process is simple and recognizes innovation, collaboration and successful outcomes. Governor Scott Walker proposed and signed the Wisconsin Fast Forward w...

Contact Information of Individual Submitting Nomination Nominator: Becky Kikkert Email Address: rebeccal.kikkert@dwd.wisconsin.gov Agency Name: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Oakhill Correctional Institution Job Center The Wisconsin Department's of Workforce Development and

This edition of Workforce Bulletin contains articles including: Budget Deal Not Yet Done, But House Majority Leaders Indicate They Are Prepared to Consider Measure Next Week House Majority leaders remain prepared to pass a budget conference compromise next week and are preparing for a Dece...

This edition of Workforce Bulletin contains articles including: EUC Extension Proposed Through 2014 On Wednesday, November 20th, House Committee on Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced identical legislation, (H.R. 3546 and S. 1747) to extend...

The National Governors Association (NGA) hosted the NGA Veterans’ Licensing and Certification Demonstration Policy Academy this week at the U.S. Department of Labor. Six states – Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, Virginia and Wisconsin - were selected to participate in the Academy to assi...

This policy report explores the phenomenon dubbed "the skills gap," which is the assertion by many businesses and some researchers that businesses are having trouble finding skilled labor. Other explanations are explored, included an employer wage and training gap, and a jobs gap. This is ...