DWD Opens Unemployment Insurance Law Public Comment Period

Public invited to attend Nov. 21 public hearing or submit written comments Nov. 14 through Nov. 22

DWD Announces Winners of 2024 Vets Ready Employer Awards

Twenty-two employers honored for exemplary commitment to hire and support veterans

New Commercial Driver Training Grants for Training Providers Now Available

Grants fund training costs for state residents to obtain a Commercial Driver License

Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce Events Highlight Strategies to Gain and Retain a Skilled Workforce

Wisconsin Reaches New Record High Employment of Individuals with Disabilities

Highlighted in U.S. Department of Education Visit

Draft guidance published for non-union apprenticeship wage rates

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Breaks Fifth Consecutive Monthly Record

DWD Expands Unemployment Insurance Dashboards with Data on Claims by Industry

DWD Publishes 2024 Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council Annual Report

August Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Breaks Fourth Consecutive Monthly Record; Jobs Also Reach New Record High

Grants Available to Help Wisconsin Employers Train Skilled Workers

Wisconsin Fast Forward grants fund innovative and collaborative worker training projects

Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment Launches Data Dashboard

DWD Announces Advancements in Unemployment Insurance Modernization in Collaboration with Google Public Sector

July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Hits Record High for Third Consecutive Month

Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce Event Series to Highlight Artificial Intelligence

DWD Releases 2022 – 2040 Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Forecast Results

Report reveals nursing workforce shortage

Insurance Premiums for Worker’s Compensation Continue to Decline

Insurance Rates Covering On-the-Job Injuries Drop for Ninth Year in a Row

DWD Awards Eight School Districts Equipment Grants

More than $206,000 in regional funding to benefit 2,000 students in Southeast Wisconsin

DWD Awarded for Innovative Visual Catalog of Data Dashboards

WisConomy tools provide easy access to information for users

May Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Achieves Record High Employment

DWD Develops Database for Employers’ Substance Abuse Prevention Plans on Public Work Projects

DWD Releases New Report Highlighting Advances in Efforts to Combat UI Fraud

April Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin’s Unemployment Rate Falls Below 3.0%

DWD, Wisconsin’s Regional Workforce Development Boards Launch the 2024 Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce Event Series

March Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Achieves Year-over-Year Growth in Labor Force, Employment, Jobs

New Job Growth Estimates: A Positive Outlook for Wisconsin’s Workforce and Economy

DWD Releases New Unemployment Insurance Claims by County Dashboard

February Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds Jobs, Statewide Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.0%

DWD Announces Almost $4 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 22 employers and new or increased wages for 2,133 trainees

January Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Schools Encouraged to Apply for $504,894 in Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Training Grants

BLS Data: Wisconsin Sets New Records in Total State Jobs, Employment

DWD, Regional Partners Taking Action to Support Healthcare Industry Workforce in Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Regions

December Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD Highlights Year of Historic Results for Workforce in 2023 Annual Report

BLS Data – Total Nonfarm Jobs Hit Record High for Second Month

Unemployment Insurance 2023 Tax Statements Available Online

November Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: State Reaches All-Time High in Monthly Total Nonfarm Jobs

Three-Agency Collaboration Supports Higher Employment Rates for Individuals with Disabilities

Competitive Integrated Employment Yielding Improved Employment Outcomes

Wisconsin Apprenticeship Partners with UW-Stout on New Program

Certificate program allows students to apply coursework toward apprenticeship or college degree

Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Continues Efforts to Identify Priorities for Training, Education, and Employment Solutions

DWD Equal Rights Case Portal Adopts MyWisconsin ID

October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: State Labor Force Participation Rate Holds Steady in October

DWD Taking Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Application deadline is Nov. 28 for innovative and collaborative customized worker training projects

September Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD Launches Campaign to Combat Worker Misclassification

Incorrect worker designation creates unlevel playing field for employers, affects worker benefits

BLS Data: State Reaches Record Number of Jobs for Third Month in Row

DWD Accepting Proposals for Nearly $1 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Funds for Technical Education Equipment in Schools

Applications for advanced manufacturing tool and equipment grants are due 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5

DWD Equal Rights Division Expands Online Research Portal to Include Reports on Lost Wages Collected for Wisconsin Workers

DWD Marks Manufacturing Month, Promotes Careers

October celebrates one of state's top industries

DWD Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Anti-Discrimination Law Protecting People with Disabilities with Launch of Virtual Accommodation Training Library

Modules leverage 21st century technology to support hiring and retention of workers with disabilities

U.S. Department of Labor Awards DWD More Than $11 Million

Eighteen states, including Wisconsin, receive funds to modernize unemployment insurance systems

Employers and Job Seekers Connect with Resources at Statewide Job Center Open House

July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Historically low or tied July unemployment rates in 18 counties, 8 major cities and one metro area compared to July unemployment rates in previous years

BLS Data: State Labor Force Participation Up, Jobs Increase

Both private and nonfarm jobs are at record highs

DWD Announces $227,520 in Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,030 Students

Training will boost workforce readiness and fill the need for skilled manufacturing workers

DWD Awarded $806,379 to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

Funds will bolster the state's Registered Apprenticeship and Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs

June Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Historically low or tied June unemployment rates in 29 counties, 15 major cities and one metro area compared to June unemployment rates in previous years

DWD Announces Almost $1.3 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 12 employers and new or increased wages for 714 trainees

BLS Data: Wisconsin Breaks Record in Number of Jobs During June

New County Workforce Profiles Offer Updated Labor Market Snapshots

May Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Thirty-nine counties, 15 major cities and six metro areas report historically low May unemployment rates

BLS Data: Statewide Unemployment Rate Holds at Record-Low 2.4% in May

April Local Unemployment and Unemployment Data Released

Sixty counties report historically low April unemployment rates

DWD Announces Work Permits for Minors Now Online

Latest Modernization Effort Makes Permit Application Process Easier, More Accessible

BLS Data: Wisconsin Statewide Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low of 2.4% in April, State Adds 3,800 Total Jobs Over Month

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Selected for Job Quality Academy

Academy focuses on creating good jobs for residents

DWD Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Year in Youth Apprenticeships

March Local Unemployment Data Breaks Records

Historically Low Unemployment Rates in 69 of State's 72 Counties Compared to March Data from Previous Years; Four Cities, Two Counties Also See All-time Lows

February Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD Launches “Welcome to the Workforce” Initiative with Webinar, Speakers Series for Teens, Parents, and Employers

Webinar and Speaker Events Offer Guidance on Rights, Responsibilities and Employment Success

BLS Data: Wisconsin Statewide Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low of 2.7% in February, State Adds 7,500 Jobs in February

DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students

January Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 4,100 Nonfarm Jobs in January, Statewide Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.9%

More Than $212,000 in Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Grants Now Available to School Districts to Train Students

DWD Announces $3.8 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 24 employers and new or increased wages for 1,415 trainees

DWD Announces Appointments of Jeremy Simon as Assistant Deputy Secretary, Arielle Exner as Legislative Liaison

Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council Holds Public Hearing

Written Comments Accepted Through Jan. 16, 2023

Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council Hosting Public Hearing Dec. 15

October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 58,800 Nonfarm, 54,600 Private Sector Jobs Over the Year

Hope House of Milwaukee Receives Exemplary Award for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices

Public Comment Period Open on Suggestions for UI Changes

Attend Public hearing Nov. 17, 2022, or submit written comments Nov. 9-18, 2022

Wisconsin Job Gains Continue with Growth in Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Construction

State has Added Jobs in Eight of Nine Months for 2022

BLS Data: Wisconsin Job Gains Continue; August Unemployment Rate at 3.1%

DWD Offers Online Resource for Public Access to Equal Rights Data

Wisconsin DWD Participating in NASWA’s Integrity Data Hub to Detect and Prevent Fraud

BLS Data: Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent; 45,100 Total Nonfarm Jobs Added Over the Year

Wisconsin Insurance Premiums for Worker’s Compensation Decline

Insurance Rates Covering On-the-Job Injuries Drop for Seventh Year in a Row

DWD Continues Customer Service Enhancements

Project follows many other accomplishments designed to increase accessibility and use of plain language

DWD Receives $3 Million Unemployment Insurance Navigator Grant

DWD to partner with United Migrant Opportunity Services on statewide initiative

BLS Data: Wisconsin Sets Record for Total Number of People Employed

DWD, Milwaukee County Zoo Celebrate Graduation of 12 Local Project SEARCH Interns

Project SEARCH program prepares young adults with disabilities for rewarding careers

DWD Releases 2022 Nurses Survey; Projects Increased Demand Through 2040

Latest in yearly reports since 2010 uses three models to project results

DWD Announces $700,000 in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Latest WFF awards benefit seven employers and estimated 383 current employees and job seekers

BLS Data: Wisconsin’s Unemployment Rate in April Ties Record Low 2.8%

DWD’s Unemployment Insurance Division Releases New Data Dashboard

DWD Announces $1 million Available for Tech Ed Equipment Grants

Grants Help Pay for High School Lab Equipment; Application Deadline May 10

DWD Upgrade Enables Online Filing for Civil Rights Complaints

Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council Announces Membership, Sets Ambitious Goals

DWD Seeks Input on Draft Request for Proposals

Draft will be used to contract for Unemployment Insurance System Modernization Project

BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 9,300 Total Non-Farm, 8,200 Private-Sector Jobs in April

Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Benefits – How to Comply

DWD Announces a New Resource for Wisconsinites: Apprenticeship Navigators

DWD Announces First Recipients of New Workforce Equity Grants

Grants are funded through a donation from the IKEA U.S. Community Foundation

DWD Sees Surge in Fraudulent Activity

January Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD releases 2021 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Report

BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 11,100 Total Non-Farm Jobs in January; Unemployment Rate Declined to 3.8 Percent

DWD begins issuing PEUC extension payments

Joint Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification Submits Annual Report to Governor

DWD Secretary-designee Signs Work-Share Program Waiver

DWD Clears Wisconsin Unemployment Claims Backlog

Remaining claims within timely adjudication resolution period, UI claims older than 21 days resolved or assigned

DWD Seeks Public Input on Initial and Weekly UI Applications

DWD Releases Information on Unemployment Data

DWD Launches Extended Benefit Program; Begins Accepting Applications

October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD Releases Information on Unemployment Data

DWD Partners with IKEA US Community Foundation to Fund Workforce Equity Grant Program

DWD Releases Information on Unemployment Data

DWD Release Information on Unemployment Data

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Last Payable Week of Extended Benefits is November 7

DWD Employee Linda Preysz Receives Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

DWD also recognizes Honorable Mention recipient Geraldine Perry

DWD Releases Information on Unemployment Data