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North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
WDA 6 - Workforce News Bulletin |
Cindy Kiesling, Director, WI AFL-CIO, LETC, (pictured on right) was awarded the Patriot Award by the ESGR, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. LETC Employment Specialist, Bob Bauer (center) nominated Kiesling for the award after his return from service and his welcome back to his position with LETC. Bauer served as a Staff Sargent, Howitzer Section Chief, Liason Officer for task force 134 Multi National Forces in Iraq. Captain Daniel Hendershot, Commander of Bravo Commision Battery 1st-120th Field Artilery, 32nd (Red Arrow) Briggade Infantry Combat Team along with Tom Thomas, Representative WI ESGR, recently honored Kiesling with the award. Her committmant to Bauer during his training and deployment, as well as his successful reentry to the workplace, was commended by the military personnel.  | |
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WDA 6 - Monthly Workforce News Bulletin
Welcome to the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's July 2010 issue of WDA 6's Workforce News Bulletin.
Inside Issue:
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  Gov. Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Greenheck Fan in Schofield - Governor Jim Doyle recently announced that workers displaced at the Greenheck Fan Corporation in Schofield are eligible to apply for additional re-employment and training services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. Read media release here. Back to top |
 Wisconsin's Technical Colleges - The 10 Best Jobs Requiring Two-Year Degrees (from MSN/Careerbuilder) - Although college can improve your career opportunities and increase your lifetime earnings, it also takes four years (or more) of your life and a lot of money. Plus, few majors can guarantee a financial return that will offset the financial debt many students will accumulate during college. Get more information here. Back to top |
 NCWWDB Team Member Departs for Africa - As my husband, Scott and I begin packing and making arrangements to depart for Cape Verde, Africa, I feel a sense of disbelief. Although I've been preparing for Peace Corps service for months, the reality of it all has yet to set in. See more. Back to top |
 On-the-Job Training National Emergency Grants to Assist Displaced Workers - Governor Doyle recently announced that close to $2.3 million in federal funding will help over 300 displaced Wisconsin workers find new jobs and improve their skills. The grants will be made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Jump to release. Back to top |
 New NLRA Posting Requirements for Federal Contractors - USDOL recently published a final rule in the Federal Register, which requires covered federal contractors and subcontractors to inform employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The final rule which became effective June 21, 2010, specifies that covered entities post this notice in conspicuous places in and about the contractor's plants and offices. Click here to get a copy of the new NLRA Poster. Back to top |
 Senate Fails to Advance Tax Extenders Bill to Extend Unemployment Benefits - Senate Democrats on Thursday failed for a third time to advance legislation to extend unemployment benefits through November. The 57-41 vote rejected ending debate on the legislation, which would have sent the bill to a final vote. Read entire story here. Back to top |
 $6.6 Million Grant to Significantly Expand Access, Resources for Healthcare Careers DOL has announced that the American Association of Community Colleges will receive a $6.6 million grant to fund development of a Healthcare Virtual Career Platform for managing entry into more than 200 healthcare careers - from career exploration, to assessment, training and job placement. Read more here. Back to top |
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WDA 6
Statistics Report
May 2010, Wisconsin unemployment rate - 7.7% (unadjusted); 8.2% (seasonally adjusted)
May 2010 unemployment rate for our nine-county NCWWDB area: 8.1% (unadjusted); the highest being Lincoln with 9.9% unemployment
(6th highest in the state)
and the lowest being Portage with 6.6%
(58th highest in the state)
There were 4*WARN notices given in WDA 6 during the period of January 1, 2010 thru June 23, 2010.
Source WorkNet
*WARN is a required communication for those employers with 50 or more employees. Employers with fewer than 50 employees may have laid people off during this time.
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WIA Training Report
For the Program Year 2009 (July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010) NCWWDB has 392 Youth, 306 Adults, and 1,034 Dislocated Workers enrolled in WIA Title 1 funded programs.
Of the above numbers, there have been 224 Youth, 123 Adults and
212 Dislocated Workers served by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds.
July 2010
WDA 6 Job Center Resource Calendar 
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North Central WI
Labor Law Clinic
July 14, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Rothschild, WI
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