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Partnership creates better futures for all.

The WDBSCW's [Group Name] is a membership of stakeholders committed to job quality initiatives that support both industry and workers.

Membership Overview

As South Central Wisconsin's workforce development board, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change and create lasting growth. We are committed to forging strategic partnerships that fuel opportunity and strengthen our region.

This membership unites the expertise, resources, and vision of workforce stakeholders to create a future of endless possibilities. Together, with our partners, we work to build a thriving workforce ecosystem that meets the needs of today and prepares for the challenges of tomorrow.

Join us in building a brighter future, one partnership at a time.

Membership Benefits

When we come together, we unlock the full potential of our communities, create new opportunities for growth, and ensure that our region remains a dynamic, thriving place to live, work, and succeed. Members, and as a collective, work together to address workforce challenges, foster innovation, and create strategic pathways to economic growth and opportunity.

By joining, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits that drive success and create meaningful impact for your organization and for our region. Toggle through the tabs to see what your business can get access to by applying for Membership.

Access to a Strong Network

Members gain access to a diverse and influential network of businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. This expanded network can open doors to new collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities.

Access to a Strong Network

Exclusive Resources

Members receive access to specialized updates, news and resources, the latest industry insights, and targeted workforce initiatives that can help your organization stay connected to the rapidly evolving workforce system.

Grant & Project Development

As a member, you will have the opportunity to receive support for your grant applications, including letters of support, which can enhance your chances of securing essential funding.

Visibility & Credibility

Being part of a trusted alliance boosts your organization’s visibility and credibility. Show that you are committed to community and economic development by aligning with other respected leaders in the region.

Visibility & Credibility

Joint Marketing & Branding Opportunities

You’ll benefit from collaborative marketing efforts that highlight your organization’s involvement in workforce development and community initiatives, boosting your brand’s reputation and recognition.

Joint Marketing & Branding Opportunities

Influence & Advocacy

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to advocate for issues that matter to your organization. Your voice will be heard in shaping policies and initiatives that have a lasting impact.

Our Principles for Quality Jobs

Members share a commitment to workforce excellence, and agree to the Quality Jobs Pillars and Principles to foster collaboration, strengthen intra-network relationships and drive collective success.

Meaningfulness of work and training is meeting expectations for employer and employees

Growth opportunities to learn, be creative, and have the ability to problem solve

Ensure a sense of belonging as part of a team, pride in workplace, and mutual respect

Ability to achieve with autonomy, tools needed, time and resources to do great work

Recognition, feedback, and data driven results related to expected positive outcomes

Evaluate community assets for alignment to maximize impact and efficiencies

Foster systems where all workers feel respected and empowered in the workplace by identifying and removing systemic barriers

EVALUATE

The workforce ecosystem partners collaboratively evaluate the strategies to frame “quality jobs” through outcome-based metrics and evidence-based program decisions.

Determine and coordinate organizational spending and procurement processes to support job quality

Utilize funding to attract and prioritize methods for employers and employees to embed career pathway opportunities that lead to quality jobs

Design jobs that provide challenging and meaningful work that utilizes workers’ skills, and encourages workers to pursue ongoing professional development

Drive to invest in youth through early exposure to jobs and training such as youth apprenticeship, Career & Technical Education, or valuable work experiences for wealth creation and improved financial literacy ensuring businesses help develop the next generation of talent

ATTRACT

Partners attract communities of practice to grow business and job seeker commitment to job quality. Employer groups work collectively with workforce ecosystem partners ensuring quality jobs include basic needs and offers the ability for training, career pathways, and economic mobility.

Benefits that facilitate a healthy, stable life and wages that provide income that covers basic living expenses with the ability of wealth building

Shift deliverables of success to outcomes and impact, including retention and promotion, and reduce reliance on social services

Workers feel safe to advocate for their needs and goals

Responsive education and training partners that collaborate to meet the evolving needs of learners, businesses, and the economy through training programs like apprenticeships

Leverage creative pathway programs for the underrepresented populations

RETAIN

Drivers to retain employees in quality jobs creating an environment of strong leadership, establishing a trusting work environment that provides supports, and the ability to develop skills, creating a fostering environment, and cultivating authenticity.

Leverage job quality indicators as metrics that guide and inspire partnerships

Help job seekers, students or stakeholders make informed choices on jobs and career pathways based on job quality

Provide extensive economic data that highlights the intersections between interests and preferences, knowledge, skills and abilities, labor market demands, and job quality

Establish a sense of contribution and purpose through profit sharing models and employee ownership options

Build workforce development programs to accelerate local economic growth, regional industry collaboratives, and growth

GROW

The creation of an environment where employees are able to grow and employers become an employer of choice creating a clear competitive advantage when it comes to grow their workforce through recruitment, retention, and mission.

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Join Us

Ready to make a meaningful impact and gain access to exclusive resources? Apply for membership now! Simply complete the Google Form, and one of our team members will review your application and follow up with you. Please note that the review process may take 2-4 weeks.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate, grow, and shape the future of our region.