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North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
WDA 6 - Workforce News Bulletin |
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Mary Eiden was dislocated from her utility clerk position at New Page in August of 2008. Despite her physical challenges, Mary not only managed to complete half of her required IT Network Specialist credits while she worked full-time, but also graduated from MSTC with highest honors. Read Mary's story HERE. |
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 WDA 6 - Monthly Workforce News Bulletin
Welcome to the North Central WI Workforce Development Board's January - 2012 issue of Workforce News Bulletin. Inside Issue:
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 Meet NCWWDB's New Intern, Tina Diel - Tina is a dislocated worker from Ram Rod Industries, a former manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders that was located in Prentice, WI. Tina worked at Ram Rod Industries as a Quality Technician and was responsible for all aspects of quality control for the Prentice facility. When Tina received notice that the plant would be closing, like many others in this situation, Tina wondered, "what am I going to do now?" Go HERE to find out what Tina decided to do next.
During her internship with NCWWDB, Tina will be working with jobseekers in the resource room at the Wausau Job Center. |
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 Wisconsin Workforce Development Association's 2012 Day at the Capitol - Members of the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA) and business owners and stakeholders from across the state will be heading to Madison on February 23rd to meet with state legislators about workforce and employment issues. This is WWDA's 5th annual "Day at the Capitol". If you would like more information on becoming involved with this event email: wwdainfo@gmail.com! |
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 Career Fair Held for Wausau Papers & SNE Dislocated Workers - A Career Fair was held on January 25, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Pavilion. The fair was hosted by LETC, NCWWDB, & the Job Center. Close to 80 dislocated workers attended from Wausau Paper's Brokaw plant and SNE in Mosinee. Businesses, including Roehl Transport; Midwest Truck Driving School; North Country Heavy Equipment; & Sabertooth Commercial Driver Training Institute; & four colleges participated. Colleges represented were UW Marathon; Rasmussen College; Lakeland College; & Northcentral Technical College. Go HERE for more information on the Career Fair & to view photos.
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 Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA) uses Video Conferencing to Reach Job Centers Statewide - WWDA launched its new statewide video conference workshop initiative in the fall of 2011. WWDA now broadcasts numerous workshops each week across the state to job seekers and employers. Individuals have access to 25 different video sites at local Job Centers and other community outreach offices around the state.
Workshops developed by WWDA, focus on gaining employment for job seekers by providing the tools, information and techniques to assist them in finding jobs. Typical workshop topics include: interviewing tips, resume advice, job search strategies, time management skills, and guidance on creating professional social media profiles. All workshops are free and open to the public. A list of sites and workshops is at: www.wwdaanytime.com.
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 What is a Workforce Development Board? What does the Employer Services Director of a Workforce Development Board do? What is WIA? What is a dislocated worker? - In upcoming monthly columns, NCWWDB Employer Services Director, Bruce Trimble hopes to demystify the function and purpose of a Workforce Development Board as well as his new position as Employer Services Director. Go HERE to read Trimble's first column, "What can a Workforce Development Board do for me?" For more information about NCWWDB's Employer Services, call Bruce Trimble at 715-422-4706 or email at: btrimble@ncwwdb.org.
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WDA 6
Statistics Report
December 2011
Wisconsin unemployment rate - 6.6% (unadjusted); 7.1% (seasonally adjusted)
December 2011 unemployment rate for our nine-county NCWWDB area: 7.2% (unadjusted); the highest being Vilas with 10.6% unemployment
(4th highest in the state)
and the lowest being
Portage with 5.7%
(57th highest in the state)
There was 1 *WARN notice given in WDA 6 during the period of
January 1, 2012 thru
January 27, 2012.
*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 January 27, 2011, NCWWDB served 237 Youth, 279 Adults, and 900 Dislocated Workers in WIA
Title 1- funded programs.
Special Training Projects
- 12 - WIA participants are preparing to start on Feb. 6, their 2nd round of Machine Tool / CNC training at Northcentral Technical College's Wausau campus.
- 12 - WIA participants are currently attending the second round of the Food Manufacturing Science Certificate (FMSC) course at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids.
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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 month of December 2011.
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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