Department of Workforce Development

Judge Orders State To Pay Disabled Workers Who Were Denied Unemployment Benefits

Ruling could impact thousands of individuals, stretches back to 2015 law change.

The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update

System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.

UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit

Settlement ends lawsuit brought by former UW-Eau Claire DEI administrator who claimed she was demoted because she's white.

Record Number of Wisconsinites Taking Trade Apprenticeships

Demand for workers in industries such as manufacturing and health care still exceeds the number of workers entering.

Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Applications Open for Commercial Driver Training Grants, Encourage Training Providers to Apply 

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

DWD Announces Workforce Training Grants Available to Wisconsin Employers

Wisconsin Fast Forward program funds innovative and collaborative projects to train skilled workers

July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released