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North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
WDA 6 - Workforce News Bulletin |
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WIA Dislocated Worker Program participant, Ken Duberstein II, poses inside the truck he drives as an employee at Mark's Transportation. Ken credits and thanks the Dislocated Worker Program for his new career as a truck driver. Click HERE to read Ken's thank you letter.
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WDA 6 - Monthly Workforce News Bulletin
Welcome to the North Central WI Workforce Development Board's June - 2011 issue of Workforce News Bulletin. Inside Issue:
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 New DWD Secretary Scott Baumbach Visits Marathon County Job Center - During a visit to the Marathon County Job Center, DWD Secretary Scott Baumbach cited the improving business climate and demand for labor in the region, as Wisconsin's economy continues to improve. Gov. Walker named Baumbach secretary following the recent resignation of Manny Perez. "With over 28,000 jobs posted on www.JobCenterofWisconsin.com, this is the time for jobseekers to intensify their search. Additionally, resume-writing assistance, job counseling and many other services are available through the Job Center to help get Wisconsinites working again," Secretary Baumbach said. Click HERE to read media release. Back to top
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 Marathon County Job Center Hosts Youth Open House - On June 15, 2011, a variety of programs and resource providers hosted a Youth Open House at the Marathon County Job Center in Wausau. All area youth, between the ages of 14 -21, interested in a job or additional assistance, were invited to attend. The goal of the Open House was to bring awareness to young people that Job Centers are not just for adults; they provide services to youth as well. Job Center informational packets were distributed at the door and on-site service provider representatives were available to answer questions, hand out resource materials, and provide job search assistance by helping to register youth on the Job Center of Wisconsin website. The event was attended by 50 - 60 youth. A similar open house was held at the Northern Advantage Job Center in Rhinelander. See event photos HERE.
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Do You or Do You Know Someone Who is Interested in the Production Welding Field? Our Production Welding Certificate Training can help you Rise Above Your Competition in this in-demand occupation. Today's employers want employees who have the ability to:
- Interpret welding prints, material specifications & procedures
- Setup, operate & maintain welding machines & equipment
- Execute principles of weldment inspection & testing
- Use current guidelines & safety precautions
- Apply accepted principles in using welding & fabrication equipment
- Demonstrate good work ethics & teamwork
If you are 18 years of age or older, and are unemployed, underemployed or a dislocated worker, you may qualify for our Production Welding Certificate Training, at no cost. Get more information HERE. Back to top
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Do You or Do You Know Someone Who is Interested in the Machine Tool/CNC Field? Our Machine Tool/CNC Certificate Training can help you Rise Above Your Competition in this in-demand occupation. Today's employers want employees who have the ability to:
- Perform basic machine tool set-up operations
- Machine basic piece parts on manual machines tools
- Inspect parts to ensure parts meet specifications
- Possess a basic knowledge of CNC operations
- Read a blueprint
- Demonstrate good work ethics & teamwork
If you are 18 years of age or older, and are unemployed, underemployed or a dislocated worker, you may qualify for our Machine Tool/CNC Certificate Training, at no cost. Get more information HERE. Back to top
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 DWD Launches New Website - An updated look, simpler menus, and clear language offer users quicker access to information. "For all who visit our homepage on a regular basis, the changes will be welcome," Secretary, Scott Baumbach said. "In addition to a new look, the website is designed to provide easier access to the many services we provide, and to help ease the way for users to get to the information or sections they need to do business with DWD." Visit the website at: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov. Read entire announcement HERE. Back to top
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 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
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WDA 6
May 2011, Wisconsin unemployment rate - 7.4% (unadjusted); 7.4% (seasonally adjusted)
May 2011 unemployment rate for our nine-county NCWWDB area: 8% (unadjusted); the highest being Vilas with 10.2% unemployment
(4th highest in the state)
and the lowest being
Portage with 6.5%
(56th highest in the state)
Out of the top 12 counties with the highest unemployment five are in WDA 6. They are: Vilas (4th); Lincoln (7th); Forest (8th); Adams (9th);
& Langlade (12th). Out of the 31 largest cities in Wisconsin, Wausau has the 3rd highest unemployment rate (10.7%).
There were 11 *WARN notices given in WDA 6 during the period of
January 1, 2011 thru
June 23, 2011.
*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. |
WIA
Training Report
For the Program Year 2010 that started July 1, 2010,
NCWWDB has served
333 Youth, 448 Adults, and 1,148 Dislocated Workers with WIA Title 1 funded programs.
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WDA 6 Job Center
Resource Calendar
Check out what's being offered in your local Wisconsin Job Center!
Click here to view calendar
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Conference
WEDA
Wisconsin Economic Development Association 2011 Fall Regional Conference
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
September 28, 2011
Go here for more information or click here to register.
Hotel Information
There are two room blocks, Radisson Hotel &
the Holiday Inn
To receive the discounted room rate when making your reservation, mention the WEDA Room block.
The Room block for both hotels ends August 29, 2011.
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Job Center Usage Report - May 2011
WDA 6
Job Center usage report reflects measured statistics comprised of the total number of clients utilizing the resources and core services available at the Adams; Antigo; Marshfield; Rhinelander; Wausau;
and Wisconsin Rapids
Job Centers during the month of May 2011.
- Total Clients - 3,308
- New Clients - 429
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Agency Visit - 1,196
(e.g. W2, WIA, etc.)
- Military Vet/Eligible Spouse - 235
- Job Search JCoW -1,514
- Resume/cover letter - 20
- Job Search other - 281
- Career Exploration - 159
* Depending on the number of services utilized per visit, clients may be included in
more than one measure.
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Recruitment & Retention Tools for Employers
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