Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin

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Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin Proud partners of the American Job Center network. Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired callers may contact us through Wisconsin Relay Services at 7-1-1.

We're committed to helping people achieve their goals, whether it's earning degrees or certifications, planning careers, finding employees or overcoming barriers. The Board's role is to build bridges and forge partnerships that strengthen the workforce and is driven to deliver solutions that work for businesses, workers and communities. We support the global economy yet retain a quality of life that forms the foundation of an area in which profitable businesses want to locate and skilled workers want to live. The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin and WorkSmart Network are equal opportunity employers and program service providers. If you need this information or printed material in an alternative format or in a different language (any of these free of charge), please contact us at 608-249-9001. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties or assurances of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.

We're proud to share that very our Development Director, Becky Kikkert, is taking the stage with Layla Merrifield of Wis...
10/02/2026

We're proud to share that very our Development Director, Becky Kikkert, is taking the stage with Layla Merrifield of Wisconsin's Technical Colleges, Kermit Kaleba of Lumina Foundation and other workforce leaders at TruStage on October 6th! Come cheer Becky on and join the discussion on apprenticeships, technical education, and the partnerships changing how people build careers here.

A big thanks to Ascendium Education Group , Wisconsin Watch and Open Campus for supporting this important conversation.

Register today at: https://lnkd.in/g4CeH4bk.

Wisconsin Workforce Development Association

Full room, great energy, real conversations. Partners with the Dane County Job Center including WorkSmart Network suppor...
10/01/2026

Full room, great energy, real conversations. Partners with the Dane County Job Center including WorkSmart Network supported a job fair at The Tributary in Madison, and it was so good to see job seekers and employers connecting face to face.

A big thank-you to employer partners like UW Health, Reach Dane, Bell Laboratories, Inc. Wisconsin Management Company Inc. and ETC for showing up with open positions and open minds, and to everyone who came out to explore what's next.

Missed it? Our WorkSmart Network team can help you find your next opportunity: www.wdbscw.org/worksmart-network



Madison Media Partners

What a day! Our team, along with several South Central Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship partners, joined Associated Builde...
09/29/2026

What a day! Our team, along with several South Central Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship partners, joined Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin to celebrate the grand opening of their new training center, and it's impressive. More space and more hands-on learning mean more people getting a real start in the construction trades.

Congrats to the whole ABC crew. We're proud to partner with you on building Wisconsin's skilled workforce.

We were honored to welcome Churchill Fellow Katy Dorman to our region this week, as she explored how workforce intermedi...
09/25/2026

We were honored to welcome Churchill Fellow Katy Dorman to our region this week, as she explored how workforce intermediaries like WDBSCW partner with employers to build innovative talent pipelines our Youth Apprenticeship program front and center.

A huge thank you to two incredible employer partners who opened their doors for employer conversations:

UW Health for showing us how healthcare systems are investing in the next generation of talent, and Capitol Bank for demonstrating how community banking and finance can be a launchpad for young careers.

The highlight? Getting to hear directly from our youth apprentices as they shared their own stories — the growth, the confidence, and the real career paths opening up because of these partnerships.

This week was a powerful reminder of what's possible when K-12 schools, workforce development boards, employers, state workforce agencies, and technical colleges come together with a shared commitment to young people and to building a stronger regional workforce. We are so grateful for these collaborations and for partners like UW Health and Capitol Bank, Sun Prairie Area School District, Monona Grove School District, DeForest Area School District, and Waunakee Community School District who show up for our youth every single day.

Welcome to the region, Katy — thank you for shining a light on this work!

Sun Prairie Schools DeForest Area School District Monona Grove School District Waunakee Community School District The Churchill Fellowship

Job seekers — join us TODAY for the Madison area job fair at the Tributary from 1:30–5:00 PM. Nearly 50 employers will b...
09/10/2026

Job seekers — join us TODAY for the Madison area job fair at the Tributary from 1:30–5:00 PM. Nearly 50 employers will be on site for the event including regional employer partners including Bell Laboratories, Inc., EK, ETC, Fristam Pumps USA, Reach Dane UW Health Wisconsin Management Company Inc. and more!

A live resume review will also be available.

Bring your resume and come ready to make connections. Whether you're actively searching or just exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to meet employers face-to-face.

Thank you to the event sponsors: Madison Media Partners, WorkSmart Network, Greater Madison Area SHRM, Dane County Job Center, Jobcase , and Urban League of Greater Madison .

Hope to see you there.

We're celebrating the grand opening of the JobPod at the Beaver Dam Community Library  — the first JobPod site in South-...
09/09/2026

We're celebrating the grand opening of the JobPod at the Beaver Dam Community Library — the first JobPod site in South-Central Wisconsin!

JobPod is a partnership model that merges community library spaces with existing workforce development services, giving job seekers across Wisconsin access to a full range of job search resources, no matter where they live. With support from Microsoft, JobPod also delivers digital literacy and technology skill-building tools to help job seekers navigate today's job market with confidence.

WDBSCW is proud to be a sponsor of this JobPod, supporting greater access to job resources for our region's job seekers.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this to life:
Beaver Dam Community Library, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and founding partners: Bay Area Workforce Development Board, and Brown County Library and Nicolet Library System

Stop by and see what JobPod has to offer.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We'll be back on Tuesday, September 8th.
09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We'll be back on Tuesday, September 8th.

September is Workforce Development Month and we're kicking it off by celebrating a true partner.Congrats to Dr. Jennifer...
09/04/2026

September is Workforce Development Month and we're kicking it off by celebrating a true partner.

Congrats to Dr. Jennifer Berne on one year as President of Madison College! Under her leadership, Madison College has deepened partnerships with employers, schools, and workforce boards like WDBSCW — all building the talent pipeline our region needs.

Proud to be part of that work. Here's to year two, Dr. Berne!

🎉 It's National Workforce Development Month! 🎉All September long, we're celebrating the programs and people helping folk...
09/02/2026

🎉 It's National Workforce Development Month! 🎉

All September long, we're celebrating the programs and people helping folks in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, and Sauk counties build careers, grow businesses, and strengthen our community.

Whether it's job training, apprenticeships, or connecting local employers with great talent, this is the work we love doing. We'll be sharing updates and impacts throughout the month, so stay tuned!

Help us celebrate by sharing this post and giving a shoutout to the workforce pros making a difference near you.

Our Apprenticeship Building America 2 (ABA2) grant is fueling some exciting growth as we just welcomed a great new cohor...
08/28/2026

Our Apprenticeship Building America 2 (ABA2) grant is fueling some exciting growth as we just welcomed a great new cohort of UW Health Registered Apprentices! This group of future Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Surgical Technologists wrapped up intake and signed their apprenticeship contracts earlier this week.

The apprentices' classes start Monday with our related instruction partner, Madison College. Wishing them nothing but success as they start this new chapter!

Building healthcare career pathways, right here in our region. 💪



Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Wisconsin Workforce Development Association

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3513 Anderson Street Ste 104
Madison, WI
53704

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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