American Job Centers South Central Job Centers Dane County Job Center Serves Dane County 1819 Aberg Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Tel: 608-288-2459 or Wisconsin Relay at 7-1-1 WIOA & Job Search Services Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. Sauk County Job Center Serves Sauk, Marquette & Columbia Counties 505 Broadway Street, Suite B27 Baraboo, WI 53910 Tel: 608-355-4808 or Wisconsin Relay at 7-1-1 WIOA & Job Search Services Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Workforce Development Center of Jefferson County Serves Jefferson & Dodge Counties 874 Collins Road Jefferson, WI 53549 Tel: 920-675-4625 or Wisconsin Relay at 7-1-1 WIOA & Job Search Services Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Services may vary based on location but can include: Resource rooms with phones, free internet, printers and resume writing tools Job training services Job search assistance Career exploration and advising Interview practice Skills testing Labor market information Employment workshops Supportive services including financial assistance, training services, food assistance, childcare, emergency funds, transportation help and more Job Center of Wisconsin Workshops These workshops can help you prepare for employment with tips on interviewing, job searching, resumes, onboarding and more. View Workshops Mobile Career Lab The State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Mobile Career Lab delivers workforce resources and services to individuals and businesses throughout Wisconsin. The lab assists those who may have challenges accessing workforce services, employers who have a training or hiring need, and partners who could use additional resources. Learn More Special Services Through WIOA Additional employment and training-related services are available to individuals that meet WIOA eligibility guidelines. Services can include job search assistance, individual career guidance and counseling, labor market information, training and skill upgrades, and more. American Job Center Partner Agencies Staff at your local AJC can connect you with partner resources, including: WIOA programs for adults, dislocated workers and young adults (WIOA Title I) Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (WIOA Title IV) Native American programs Employment services via Job Services (WIOA Title III) Unemployment Insurance (UI) information and guidance Healthcare coverage information including BadgerCare Veteran Services Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Technical College (WIOA Title II) Migrant worker programs Emergency housing and childcare assistance Older worker services Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Food benefit assistance including FoodShare Wisconsin Works (W-2)

Education & Learning If you're looking to start or develop your career by furthering your education, we can help by identifying your skills and interests, aiding with tuition costs, connecting you to local apprenticeships, and providing other supportive services that can reduce any barriers preventing you from pursuing a degree or diploma. Postsecondary Education If you are looking for programs we can help fund, The Eligible Training Program List (ETPL) is a list of training programs that participants must use to select programs that are covered by WIOA. Additionally, TAA program participants are encouraged to use the ETPL when selecting TAA-funded training. You can search by program, institution name, or city. The WIOA and TAA programs are available through Wisconsin's job centers . *Please note that there may be limitations to the amount of financial assistance available to participants and the type of program WIOA and TAA will support. Apprenticeships We work with local employers and school districts to provide work-based learning opportunities for both adults and youth. Apprenticeships allow individuals to work and earn a wage while still receiving instructed classes to develop industry-related skills. Youth Apprenticeships Registered Apprenticeships How We Can Help: Education We can provide financial assistance for educational expenses such as tuition costs as well as costs related to any training needs. Supportive Services We can provide some supportive services for barriers that may hold you back from furthering your education. Career Planning We can help you find careers and education programs that match your skills and interests.

Learn how the ABA2 grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is expanding and strengthening the Registered Apprenticeship (RA) system in South Central Wisconsin. Through public-private partnerships, this grant supports a variety of industries and individuals, promoting Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as a valuable workforce development solution that turns training into meaningful, long-term careers. Pathways Home 4 (WPH4) Bridging the Gap Between Re-entry & Re-employment. Supporting Incarcerated Individuals Wisconsin Pathways Home 4 serves incarcerated individuals both prior to and post-release as they re-enter the workforce. This grant program is designed to support any individual incarcerated in a Wisconsin state prison or correctional institution and released into Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, or Sauk County. Pathways Home 4 Career Coaches will work with participants on job readiness skills such as career exploration and planning, interview prep, resume writing, and other general employment needs. Services provided can also include assistance with housing, food, transportation, and additional job training needs. *Program participants are referred to Pathways Home 4 Career Coaches by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

For questions on job search assistance, programs and initiatives, funding, and more, call us at 608-249-9001 or visit us at 3513 Anderson St. Suite 104 in Madison, WI. Contact Us Address 3513 Anderson Street Suite 104 Madison, WI 53704 Contact 608-249-9001 wdbscwi@wdbscw.org Hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

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Industry Councils We’re continuing to engage in industry partnerships to ensure the available workforce in South Central Wisconsin is equipped with the necessary skills and businesses find quality workers. As active members of the region’s manufacturing councils, we’re constantly listening to the needs of industry and working with businesses and education partners to identify workforce solutions. If your company is interested in attending a manufacturing council meeting, give us a call. We’ll connect you to a council in your area where you can network with other manufacturers and learn about economic and workforce development issues of value. Made in Dane Manufacturing Network Members of the Made In Dane Manufacturing Network work together to create a space to share ideas and best practices, engage and build partnerships, and work to transform the image of manufacturing. Learn More The Manufacturing Alliance The Manufacturing Alliance aims to connect manufacturers and community leaders from across Sauk, Columbia and Marquette counties to focus on talent strategies, share best practices and more. Learn More Manufacturing Business Alliance of Dodge County The MBA works to attract and sustain manufacturing in the region to maintain a strong local manufacturing sector. Learn More Manufacturing Works Campaign We collaborated with the Dodge County Manufacturing Business Alliance in 2017 and the Made In Dane Manufacturing Network in 2018 to create the Manufacturing Works Campaign. The campaign showed students, parents and educators in Dodge and Dane counties the good-paying jobs and long-term careers available in manufacturing. The campaign webpage features resources, videos, and examples of starting-, mid- and advanced-level career opportunities available in the region. Learn More

Manufacturing Works Campaign When you step into a manufacturing facility today, you’ll quickly see that it’s not the same environment it may have been 50 years ago. The new era of manufacturing operates in technology-driven, innovative environments to produce materials and products demanded around the globe. Because of this new evolution, today’s manufacturing careers are much more diverse than those of generations before. The opportunities are high-tech and can range from electronics and mechanical engineering to software, IT and networking as well as industrial engineering, process engineering and project management. We’re here to show you that these cutting-edge skills and jobs are in-demand right here in South Central Wisconsin. Manufacturing Works Dane County Launched in October 2018, the Dane County Manufacturing Works Campaign aims to promote the rewarding and in-demand careers in manufacturing to 21 Dane County high schools through print materials, video and social media. Download the Manufacturing Works posters to see what career pathways are available locally in manufacturing as well as wages, skills needs, job availability and more. As part of the Dane County Manufacturing Works Campaign, Royle Printing, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove and Saris hosted open houses at their facilities in April 2019. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the facilities and meet with staff to learn about manufacturing, products and careers. Professional Services Careers in Dane County Poster Production Careers in Dane County Poster Manufacturing Works Dodge County The Dodge County Manufacturing Works Campaign was launched in 2015 to share the rewarding careers available in the industry. Take a look at these posters to see what career pathways are available locally in manufacturing.

Upcoming Events & Closures Switch to Calendar View jue 04 de sep WDBSCW Youth Committee Meeting / Dane County Job Center Leer más 04 sep 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA mar 09 de sep Planning and Development Committee / Dane County Job Center Leer más 09 sep 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA Prior Program Year Results mar 09 de sep Madison Media Partners Job Fair / Alliant Energy Center Leer más 09 sep 2025, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713, USA mié 17 de sep Audit Committee / Virtual Leer más 17 sep 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Virtual Audit Entrance Conference - Tentative, based on audit firm availability jue 18 de sep Dane County Open House Event / Madison 18 sep 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Madison, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA mié 24 de sep Full Board Meeting / Dane County Job Center Leer más 24 sep 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA Prior Plan Year-End Results jue 16 de oct Manufacturing Job Fair / Madison 16 oct 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Madison, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA jue 30 de oct Executive Committee Meeting / WDBSCW office Leer más 30 oct 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WDBSCW office, 3513 Anderson St suite 104, Madison, WI 53704, USA Officer Nominations Discussion mié 03 de dic Audit Committee / Location is TBD Leer más 03 dic 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Location is TBD Audit Exit Conference mié 03 de dic Full Board Meetings / Dane County Job Center Leer más 03 dic 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA Audit Presentation & Annual Meeting -- Annual Luncheon Celebration | 11 am – 1 pm Location TB Cargar más More events coming soon. While we keep our calendar up-to-date, please refer to Job Center of Wisconsin's Workforce Events for the most accurate event information.

Access workforce solutions, hiring support, training programs, and labor market insights through the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin’s Business Resources—designed to help employers grow and succeed. Business Resources If your business is looking for labor market data, support with recruitment efforts such as access to job openings and skilled candidates, or unemployment resource information, we have connections that can help you with your organization's workforce needs. Recruitment & Job Matching Through partnerships with local job centers, workforce and economic development partners, and community partners, we can support you in finding and hiring qualified candidates, posting jobs online that attract employees up to your standards, and supporting diversity and equal opportunity compliance efforts. Local Job Fairs Through Job Center of Wisconsin , you can get information about local job fairs in your area complete with industry-specific events, in-person and virtual opportunities, contact information, and more. Hiring Events Your local job center can provide a space for employer-sponsored recruitment events for free. Contact your local job center for more information on signing up to attend a hiring event. Job Openings Job Center of Wisconsin allows employers to post job openings and search through profiles of candidates who match your needed skills. You can even find support to write up job descriptions to attract candidates that are right for you. Job Center of Wisconsin provides a diverse range of candidates to support equal opportunity compliance efforts. Labor Market Information The following are online resources that provide in-depth labor market data such as wage comparisons, occupation profiles, transferrable skill information, and more. WisConomy WisConomy provides detailed insights into labor market data such as wage information, industry and occupation projections, labor force reports, and more, so that your business can make informed decisions. ONET ONET gives detailed occupation-specific profiles including necessary skills and requirements, work values, relevant work and education experience, characteristics, and so much more to select qualified and talented individuals. Skill Explorer Skill Explorer provides occupation data and includes career cluster and education information as well. Occupation profiles include annual wage info, current job openings in the field by county, and job growth projections. Wisconsin County Profiles Wisconson County Profiles provides snapshots of population analysis, occupational patterns, employment projections and more. It also includes barriers to employment ranging from housing and childcare to internet and transportation. Detailed reports by county are available for download as well. Unemployment Navigating a layoff or downsize is challenging both for businesses and affected workers. The following resources provide more information for businesses undergoing layoffs including transition strategies, relevant contacts and resources available to your company and workers. Unemployment Handbook The Department of Workforce Development provides an Unemployment Insurance (UI) handbook for employers with information on Wisconsin's UI program, benefits, taxes and more. Rapid Response (RR) The Rapid Response team provides on-site services to your company and workers to help manage the transition to unemployment. They will provide informational sessions about insurance, healthcare, and more, as well as re-employment services like job search assistance and resume development. RR benefits your company in many ways including reduced UI costs as workers may get re-employed faster and upholding positive community relations. Dislocated Worker Program All workers who have been laid off are eligible for the WIOA Dislocated Worker program which provides affected workers with specialized services to get them re-employed or upgrade their skillset to find a new job as soon as possible. The Dislocated Worker program will be presented by the Rapid Response team. More info available here .

Discover the QUEST Program from the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin—offering no-cost training, career support, and wraparound services for individuals pursuing quality jobs in early childhood education and childcare across South Central Wisconsin. QUEST La subvención QUEST (Empleos de calidad, equidad, estrategia y capacitación) brinda apoyo y capacitación a personas que trabajan, regresan o están interesadas en recibir capacitación campos de educación infantil y cuidado infantil en el estado de Wisconsin. ¿Por qué la Educación Infantil (ECE)? Una carrera en Educación Infantil no es solo un trabajo, es una vocación que le permite tener un impacto duradero en las vidas de los niños pequeños y: Usted desempeña un papel crucial en la configuración de las bases del desarrollo cognitivo, emocional y social de un niño durante sus años de formación. Las experiencias de la primera infancia tienen un impacto duradero en el futuro éxito académico y el bienestar general del niño. La demanda de educadores calificados de la primera infancia es constantemente alta, lo que proporciona estabilidad laboral y potencial crecimiento profesional. Gobiernos y Las comunidades reconocen la importancia de invertir en la educación temprana, lo que genera mayores oportunidades en este campo. El campo de la educación infantil es dinámico y se fomenta el desarrollo profesional continuo. Tiene la oportunidad de mantenerse actualizado sobre los últimos métodos de investigación y enseñanza, manteniendo sus habilidades relevantes y actualizadas. mejorando tu carrera. Carrera y Oportunidades de Entrenamiento Podemos ayudarlo a proporcionar los pilares de su carrera en Educación Infantil Temprana (ECE). Sin costo alguno para usted, QUEST puede proporcionarle: Se necesitan cursos de formación básicos para ingresar al campo del cuidado infantil; Experiencia laboral remunerada en un centro de cuidado infantil de calidad certificado por el estado. Servicios de apoyo necesarios para completar sus programas de capacitación y experiencia laboral; Asesoramiento profesional personalizado y asistencia para la colocación. Estamos colaborando con agencias comunitarias y educativas locales, incluido el Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison,Cuidado infantil coordinado por la comunidad, Inc. (4-C) y Madison College para conectar a los participantes con programas y oportunidades en demanda en el ámbito de ECE. Elegibilidad La elegibilidad para este programa requiere que los participantes puedan: Trabajar en los Estados Unidos; Su situación laboral se ha visto afectada en algún momento por la pandemia de COVID-19 -O- Ser personas que trabajan por cuenta propia y que quedaron desempleadas o significativamente subempleadas como resultado de la pandemia de COVID-19 – O – No tener antecedentes laborales o estar ingresando a la fuerza laboral por primera vez. Vea lo que QUEST puede hacer por usted. ¡Póngase en contacto con nosotros para comenzar! Contacto Jess Mills Coordinador de programa jmills@wdbscw.org 608-249-9001

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are a postsecondary education option like college or university but with one big difference – apprentices only train part-time in a classroom. The rest is on a worksite while earning a good wage. As an apprentice, you’ll train hands-on from day one, which allows you to build skills while completing tasks on the equipment or software you’ll use everyday. Your Education Paid Job Gain knowledge from on-the-job learning and job-related classroom training. Apply your new skills on the equipment or software you’ll use everyday and earn a paycheck. Credentials Receive a nationally-recognized completion certificate at the end of your training. Apprenticeship Options Youth Apprenticeships Youth Apprenticeships (YAs) combine school and work-based learning. As a youth apprentice, you’ll continue learning in high school but you’ll also be completing courses related to the industry and working on-the-job at a local company. Pre -Apprenticeships Pre-Apprenticeships help individuals gain the necessary skills for Registered Apprenticeships. If you’re interested in entering an industry but don’t have the developed skills, Pre-Apprenticeships can connect you with an employer to begin working toward your career goals. Registered Apprenticeships Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) allow adults to learn in the classroom and on-the-job while employed at a local company. It’s a great way to build industry-specific skills while earning a paycheck. Visit DWD's website for more info on RA pathways.

On-the-Job Learning Reembolso por tu formación como aprendiz. La subvención de Aprendizaje en el Trabajo (OJL) ofrece a los empleadores de Aprendizaje Registrado (RA) un reembolso por los costos de capacitación de un aprendiz. FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - APPRENTICES Thank you for reaching out to our agency regarding the State Apprenticeship Expansion 2020 (SAE 2020) grant funding. We appreciate your interest in the grant program, which aims to provide reimbursements for Supportive Services to apprentices to specifically assist with work attire, transportation, childcare, testing, and other services. Regrettably, we must inform you that the SAE 2020 grant funds have been fully utilized, and there are no additional funds available at this time. Consequently, any submitted applications will not proceed to further processing. In the event that additional grant funds become available in the future, the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS) will ensure appropriate communication with apprentices and sponsors to inform them of such opportunities. Should you have any further inquiries or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards via email at: Apprenticeship@dwd.wisconsin.gov . Sincerely, WI Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards FOR ON-THE-JOB LEARNING - SPONSORS Thank you for reaching out to our agency regarding the State Apprenticeship Expansion 2020 (SAE 2020) grant funding. We appreciate your interest in the grant program, which aims to provide reimbursements to employer sponsors for On-the-Job Learning opportunities. Regrettably, we must inform you that the SAE 2020 grant funds have been fully utilized, and there are no additional funds available at this time. Consequently, any submitted applications will not proceed to further processing. In the event that additional grant funds become available in the future, the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS) will ensure appropriate communication with apprentices and sponsors to inform them of such opportunities. Should you have any further inquiries or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards via email at: Apprenticeship@dwd.wisconsin.gov . Sincerely, WI Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Criterio de Elegibilidad Un solicitante elegible para el reembolso de OJL debe ser un empleador activo de Wisconsin RA que contrató a un aprendiz a partir del 1 de julio de 2019 y se ajusta a una de las siguientes categorías: Que contrató a un aprendiz registrado en los sectores de transporte y logística, servicios financieros, tecnología de la información, biotecnología, agricultura o salud; O Está en cualquier industria y contrató a un graduado de un Programa Certificado de Pre-Aprendizaje como aprendiz registrado; O Que contrató a un graduado/completador de un programa de aprendizaje para jóvenes de Wisconsin en cualquier sector industrial como aprendiz registrado. *Si no encaja en estas categorías, contáctenos para ver si califica a través de una subvención diferente. El proceso Complete the OJL Application and email it to Jeff Kennedy (see email below). We’ll follow up with you to verify and submit RA information necessary for processing and payment. We’ll mail you the reimbursement check. Employers must provide documentation of employment and hours worked during the apprentice’s 90 days of employment and provide documentation of the employer’s lowest journey worker’s wage for each apprenticeship occupation. Contact Jeff Kennedy Apprenticeship Navigator E-mail: jkennedy@wdbscw.org Tel: 608-204-8721