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North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
WDA 6 - Workforce News Bulletin |
During a recent visit to Mid-State Technical College, Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman delivered the message that Governor Doyle's workforce agenda is to prepare individuals for skilled jobs in the 21st century and highlighted the workforce programs being carried out by the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board that provide opportunities for north central WI workers to build their skills and prepare for opportunities in high-growth industries. During her message, Secretary Gassman was flanked by a group of individuals who were either still attending or have recently graduated from one of the various workforce training programs offered in NCWWDB's nine-county area.  | Read entire article here. |
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WDA 6 - Monthly Workforce News Bulletin
Welcome to the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board's August 2010 issue of WDA 6's Workforce News Bulletin.
Inside Issue:
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  NCWWDB Executive Director, Sally Cutler Announces Retirement - North Central WI Workforce Development Board recently announced that its Executive Director, Sally Cutler, is retiring from the agency effective September 30th. Cutler joined NCWWDB as its Executive Director in 2003. Read entire announcement here. Back to top |
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 Governor Doyle Announces $4.55 Million Investment in Worker Training - Doyle recently announced $4.55 million in federal Workforce Investment Act funding for programs that will prepare Wisconsin workers and employers to compete in the future economy. DWD will work with workforce development boards, employers, unions, and technical colleges across the state to train workers to meet the changing needs of the state's industries and workforce. Read media release here. Back to top |
 Emergency Unemployment Compensation and Extended Benefits - On July 22, 2010, President Obama signed into law legislation that continues federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) extensions through November 2010 and provides retroactive payments for eligible claimants back to June 2, 2010. Get more information here. Back to top |
 Job Corps & VETS Help Veterans Start New Career - VETS and Job Corps are partnering in a demo project that will provide Job Corps' comprehensive array of career development services to eligible Veterans 20 to 24 years old to prepare them for successful careers. This is a fully-funded, all expense paid program that includes transportation to and from the Job Corps center, housing, meals, basic medical services, academic and career technical training, bi-weekly living allowance, job placement and post graduation support. Click here for more information. Back to top |
 NCWWDB - Workforce Services Coordinator, Sara Sulko Leaves for Grad School - Workforce Services Coordinator,Sara Sulko is leaving her position to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale to obtain her Master of Arts degree to teach English as a Second Language. Go here to read release. Back to top |
 Wisconsin's Technical Colleges - These Aren't Your Typical Interns: Adult Students Return to College for Careers in Renewable Energy - Rob Peck and Tim Janssen probably don't fit the image most people have of a summer intern. Peck, 50 - Stevens Point, and Janssen, 46 - Marshfield, started interning at North Wind Renewable Energy as part of a renewable energy program with Mid-State Technical College. Read full article here. Back to top |
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WDA 6
Statistics Report
June 2010, Wisconsin unemployment rate - 8.1% (unadjusted); 7.9% (seasonally adjusted)
June 2010 unemployment rate for our nine-county NCWWDB area: 8.6% (unadjusted); the highest being Lincoln with 10.5% unemployment
(5th highest in the state)
and the lowest being Portage with 7.6%
(50th highest in the state)
There were 4*WARN notices given in WDA 6 during the period of January 1, 2010 thru July 9, 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 2010 that started July 1, 2010 NCWWDB has 159 Youth, 254 Adults, and 867 Dislocated Workers enrolled in WIA Title 1 funded programs.
Our WIA - contracted providers are currently working with 40 young adults to be placed in summer worksites across the nine-county area.
August 2010
WDA 6 Job Center Resource Calendar 
SAVE THE DATE!
September 1, 2010
Legislative Statewide
Job Center Open House 
The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association will be hosting a statewide Job Center Open House for all area legislators on September 1st as a kick-off to Wisconsin Workforce Development Month!
We invite you to visit the Job Center near you and see the job seeking services that are available to your area's constituents.
Recruitment & Retention Tools for Employers |
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