Pictured from left:  Sheryl Baker, an AFL-CIO LETC Employment and Training Specialist, helps Marge Laskowski search for jobs at Plover's recently opened NewPage Dislocated Worker, Transition Center.   See more on the center below.   

• Northern Advantage Job Center Celebrates New Location
• Nicolet College Offers New Welding Certificate
• DOL Announces Grant To NewPage Workers
• Future of Workforce Development Survey
• Gassman Appointed DOL E&T Deputy Assistant Sec. 
• North Central WI Labor Law Clinic
• Personal Care Worker Training
• WDA 6 Statistics Report
• WIA Training Report
• Job Center Resource Calendar
• Upcoming Conferences, Trainings & Events
• Follow Us on Facebook! 

Grant Assistance Announced for  NewPage Workers Affected by Layoffs / Senator Lassa

Toured Transition Center & Met with Workers

Shortly after the announcement of the NewPage closure, NCWWDB along with LETC immediately began working to establish a 'NewPage Transition Center' in Plover which officially opened on March 15, 2011. Since the Portage County Job Center closed a few years ago job seekers have had to utilize surrounding Job Centers for services. 

     The Department of Labor recently announced a $918,702 grant to provide training and job search services to NewPage workers affected by the closure. The infusion of this grant money will help keep the Transition Center open long enough to help the workers to regain employment. Read more HERE.  Back to top

Roberta Gassman appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training in the U.S Department of Labor  - Prior to the appointment, Roberta served in the Cabinet of Governor Jim Doyle as the Secretary of DWD from 2003 through 2010. As Wisconsin's longest serving labor secretary, she led over 1600 employees in strengthening Wisconsin's workforce; providing training, employment and dislocated worker services; working with employers to fill jobs; enforcing workers' rights; and administering Unemployment Insurance, Apprenticeship and Worker's Compensation. Read entire announcement HERE.  Back to top

North Central Wisconsin Labor Law Clinic - Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at the Stoney Creek Inn, 1100 Imperial Ave., Rothschild, WI, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Labor Law Clinics are educational seminars, which are open to the public and feature WI Department of Workforce Development staff explaining many of the laws and rules the agency administers. Topics included are:  

Sponsored by:  The North Central WI Workforce Development Board.  Download agenda and registration form here.  Back to top

Do You or Do You Know Someone Who is Interested in the Personal Care Worker Field? 

Our short-term Personal Care Worker Training can help you Rise  Above Your Competition in this rapidly growing occupation. Today's health care employers want employees who have the ability to:

• Understand a Plan of Care
• Communicate Effectively
• Be compassionate & Caring
• Provide Safety in the Home

If you are 18 years old or older, you may qualify for our Personal Care Worker Training, at no cost. Applicants must be eligible for participation under the Workforce Investment Act, and have an individual income at or below $10,896 in the last six months. Training will be held at MSTC in Wisconsin Rapids.  It is an 8-day training that will run June 7th - June 30th.  Get more information HERE.  Back to top