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North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
WDA 6 - Workforce News Bulletin |
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NCWWDB hosted an Employer Roundtable "Networking for Talent" event for employers from the manufacturing sector to meet and talk with our recently trained and ready to hire Machine Tool/CNC and Production Welding graduates. Roundtable event highlights included displays featuring samples of the student's work and space for "on the spot" interviewing. Above (from left) Gary Hackbarth, Fabrication Manager at Crystal Finishing Systems in Schofield, greets Production Welding graduate, Dillion Thompson. Read more about this event and view photos HERE. |
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 WDA 6 - Monthly Workforce News Bulletin
Welcome to the North Central WI Workforce Development Board's Nov / Dec - 2011 issue of Workforce News Bulletin. Inside Issue:
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NCWWDB's Windows to Work Pilot Program Guides Inmates - A pilot program at the Wood County Jail that's designed to help inmates successfully adjust to life outside of incarceration is receiving positive comments from participants.
Windows to Work (W2W) provides training and information to inmates to help them find employment and gain skills they need to function in the community.
Angela Okon, NCWWDB's W2W Re-entry Coach, currently has
16 people in the program, ten of whom are now released from jail. Once they're in the community, Okon continues to have regular contact with participants, giving them guidance in finding and keeping jobs, locating places to live and connecting them with resources.
The program is one of the best things that ever happened to the inmates in the jail, Wood County Jail Lt. Andrew Netz said. "I walk by (the classroom) and see the room full here," Netz said. "All the inmates are paying attention. It gives them hope and someone who actually cares." Read entire article HERE. Back to top |
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Lassa Introduces Kind to Central Wisconsin - Senator Julie Lassa introduced Congressman Ron Kind to community leaders in Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point in a series of meetings held recently. The communities are slated to become part of the 3rd WI Congressional District under redistricting plans approved by the State Legislature earlier this year. Kind currently represents the 3rd District, which will include Portage, Adams and south Wood county along with 13 counties in Southwest Wisconsin under the new plan.
Lassa and Kind met with NCWWDB Executive Director, Rene Daniels, members of the Community Foundation of Greater South Wood County, the Portage County Business Council and other Portage and south Wood county community leaders. Read more HERE. Back to top |
 Wisconsin DWD Releases Strategic Plan - The goals of the DWD Strategic Plan are to:
- Connect jobseekers to jobs
- Support the development of a highly skilled labor force
- Achieve unemployment insurance solvency and increase program integrity
- Deliver DWD services more efficiently and support increased transparency and accountability
More information about the plan can be found on DWD's website.
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NCWWDB LEO, Keith Langenhahn, Resigns Position as Marathon County Board Chair - The
Marathon County Board will have a new leader for the first time in more than a decade. Board Chairman, Keith Langenhahn recently announced he will resign, effective Dec. 31, 2011. Langenhahn served on the County Board for the past 24 years and represented the town of Marathon, Wards 2 and 3 in the city of Mosinee and Ward 5 in the Town of Rib Mountain. He held the chairman seat for the past 14 years, and also is chairman of the town of Marathon.
As Board Chair, Lagenhahn also served on a regional committee of Local Elected Officials (LEOs) for Workforce Development Area 6, the nine-county region providing employment and training programs and services via the North Central WI Workforce Development Board. Read full article HERE. Back to top |
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Special NCWWDB Workforce Retraining Programs Graduate First Classes from Healthcare Training, Machine Tool/CNC and Production Welding - After analyzing hundreds of survey results from north central Wisconsin employers, NCWWDB quickly realized that workforce development efforts need to focus on the development and funding of training projects customized to meet the specific needs of area employers. And, that workers needs to be trained, or retrained for positions that actually exist in our communities and be taught the skills that employers claim today's workforce is lacking. NCWWDB began working collaboratively with the input from area employers, technical colleges and other stakeholders. Through this work, the three "pilot" training programs (listed below) were developed and implemented. Now, many months later, NCWWDB is excited to announce the first classes to graduate from these "specialized training" programs.
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 Langlade County Residents Receive National Career Readiness Certificate -Ten adults in Langlade County recently received the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC is a transferable credential that proves an individual is work-ready. In order to earn the NCRC, participants must pass tests from the WorkKeys job skill assessment system, created by ACT. These skills are critical in the majority of jobs throughout the country. Forward Service Corporation (FSC), in conjunction with the Marathon County Job Center provided the opportunity for the assessments to be taken in Langlade County. FSC offers a variety of employment and training programs at their NTC location in Antigo, including job search and resume assistance. Learn more about the NCRC online at www.wisconsinjobcenter.org or call Forward Service Corporation at 715-623-4062. Click HERE for entire article. Back to top
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WDA 6
Statistics Report
November 2011
Wisconsin unemployment rate - 6.6% (unadjusted); 7.3% (seasonally adjusted)
November 2011 unemployment rate for our nine-county NCWWDB area: 7.0% (unadjusted); the highest being Adams with 9.6% unemployment
(5th highest in the state)
and the lowest being
Portage with 5.5%
(58th highest in the state)
There were 17 *WARN notices given in WDA 6 during the period of
January 1, 2011 thru
December 31, 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
Program Year 2011
From July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011, NCWWDB served 234 Youth, 274 Adults, and 888 Dislocated Workers in WIA
Title 1- funded programs.
Special Training Projects
- 11 - WIA participants recently completed the Machine Tool Training at Northcentral Technical College
- 12 - WIA participants recently completed the Production Welding training at Northcentral Technical College
- 12 - WIA participants are currently attending the second round of the Food Manufacturing Science Certificate (FMSC) course at Mid-State Technical College.
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WDA 6 Job Center
Workshops Calendar
Check out what's being offered FREE in your local Wisconsin Job Center!
Click here to view calendar
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Conferences
WEDA
Governor's Conference on Economic Development
The Power of Deliberate Practice
Learn & hear from companies and individuals who have learned from deliberate practice.
February 8 - 10, 2012
Monona Terrace Convention & Community Center
Madison, WI
Go HERE for more information, agenda highlights, or to register.
NAWB Forum 2012
National Association of Workforce Boards - Dialogue for Workforce Excellence
March 10 - 13, 2012
Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC
(202) 483-3000
All conference activities will be held at the Hilton Washington. To guarantee a special group rate you must make your reservation no later than February 12, 2012. Please identify yourself as a NAWB Forum attendee.
Click HERE to get more information or to register. |
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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 months of November and December of 2011.
November 2011:
- Total Clients - 3,647
- New Clients - 363
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Agency Visit - 969
(e.g. W2, WIA, etc.)
- Military Vet/Eligible Spouse - 249
- Job Search JCW -1,612
- Resume/cover letter - 25
- Job Search other - 327
- Career Exploration - 136
December 2011:
- Total Clients - 2,970
- New Clients - 271
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Agency Visit - 939
(e.g. W2, WIA, etc.)
- Military Vet/Eligible Spouse - 203
- Job Search JCW - 1,221
- Resume/cover letter - 4
- Job Search other - 260
- Career Exploration - 157
* Depending on the number of services utilized per visit, clients may be included in
more than one measure.
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