About Us
Who We Are & What We Do
At WDBSCW, we believe in the power of community. As a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we have been serving south central Wisconsin since 1983, providing specialized employment and training services that uplift individuals and grow local industries.
Our efforts are targeted to support career exploration and work-based learning opportunities, the pursuit of skills training to earn degrees and certificates, and collaboration to create innovative talent retention and development initiatives.
The foundation of our work rests on collaborations with our WorkSmart Network service providers through a mix of work-based learning, business engagements, skill development and career services.
We proudly support our region's American Job Centers and the WorkSmart Network, ensuring that everyone has access to vital workforce development services.
Our Mission & Vision
To build public and private partnerships across Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, and Sauk Counties that support innovation and excellence in workforce development by maximizing access, alignment and accountability to build a talent pipeline for employers and workers guided by our organization's principles.
Our Principles
COLLABORATION
We facilitate the bringing together of leaders from diverse sectors who are dedicated to developing collaborative partnerships.
FLEXIBILITY
We assure that the workforce development system is able to anticipate, adapt and respond creatively to economic growth and downturns.
INNOVATION & IMPROVEMENT
We continuously discover and create more effective processes, technologies, and strategies that will benefit job seekers, partners, businesses and the region’s communities.
REGIONALISM
We continue to grow and strengthen the regional economy by promoting workforce opportunities to employees.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
We create a one talent development system that develops a highly qualified workforce focusing on employer and employee needs and aligns resources accordingly.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We maintain fiscal integrity and accountability.
VALUING PEOPLE
We recognize people as our region’s greatest asset and maintain a focus on the engagement of diverse, underrepresented and barriered workers, including priority of service categories of veterans and individuals with disabilities.
PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY
We utilize performance data, labor market data and industry research to determine workforce needs and deliver quality workforce system services.
WorkSmart Network
WorkSmart is a collaborative group of service providers supported by WDBSCW that specializes in delivering workforce services and solutions to help individuals across South Central Wisconsin. Whether you need help starting or planning a career, earning a degree/certification, finding employees, or overcoming barriers, the WorkSmart Network is here for you.
With partners, WorkSmart provides specialized programs and services to underserved populations, including dislocated workers, recipients of public assistance programs, veterans, people with disabilities, reentering ex-offenders and at-risk young adults. Contact your local job center for more information!
American Job Centers
We support 3 American Job Centers (AJCs) that connect people with employment and training services: The Dane County Job Center, Sauk County Job Center and the Workforce Development Center of Jefferson County.
The system includes government and community-based organizations that improve job opportunities through economic support, trainings and education. They also provide access to critical job and skill development services and resources, as well as business services through partnerships with other local, state and federal agencies, education, and economic development organizations.
