SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Building careers. Strengthening industries.

Partnerships at work

As the region's workforce board, we connect the businesses that need skilled workers with the people looking for good jobs. Together with business, education, economic development labor, public and community organizations, we respond to real regional needs.

How we can help

Whether you're looking for work, building your career, or growing your business — we have resources designed for you.

Job seekers

Personalized resume help, interview coaching, career planning, funding for training programs - all at no cost to eligible workers

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Young adults

Youth apprenticeships, earn-while-you learn programs, and career exploration for high schoolers and young job seekers

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Employers

Talent sourcing, industry networking, apprenticeship development and a dedicated business services team - at little or no cost

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Laid-off workers

Rapid response services, training options, and one-on-one support to help you land your next opportunity quickly

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OUR IMPACT

Results that matter for our region

82%

Entered employment or education after program completion

90%

Grant funding going to programs that support participants and employers

1,190

Employers supported talent recruitment, upskilling, and layoff transitions

2,823

Individuals served with workforce development services

WDBSCW News and Events

Building the Next Generation of Early Childhood Educators

The region needs qualified early childhood educators, and too many young adults never find a real path into the field. The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin led a project to change that — bringing together Operation Fresh Start, Reach Dane, and Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), and using Worker Advancement Initiative funding to make it possible. The Career Point Early Childhood Education program's second cohort recently wrapped up. It started with c