Department of Workforce Development

BLS Data – Wisconsin January Employment Numbers Released; Unemployment Ticks Up to 3.3%

DWD Announces New Worker Training Grants

Wisconsin Fast Forward funding available to all employer sectors

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

Gov. Evers Approves Bipartisan Bills Supporting Wisconsin Workers

Governor approves bills strengthening worker’s compensation benefits for workers injured on the job and safeguarding state’s unemployment insurance system

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Evers Administration to Celebrate Womens History Month With Cabinet Panel Series

Events in Green Bay and Milwaukee to Highlight Future of Wisconsin’s Economy, Workforce, and Thriving Communities

Legislators, Nurse Professionals Collaborate on the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection Act

Gov. Evers Urges President Trump to Sidestep Secretary and Restore Funding to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System

Governor appeals to Trump to restore funding Wisconsin needs to complete unemployment modernization efforts designed to help detect and prevent fraud, reduce improper payments, and improve efficiency

Gov. Evers, DWD Award $250,000 in Commercial Driver Training Grants, Bolstering Statewide Driver Workforce

Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations

Gov. Evers Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment InStates Registered Apprenticeship Program,Announces New Training Pathwaysand Opportunities for Growthin High-Demand Fields

Governor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential

Gov. Evers Demands Accountability for Sweeping Child Labor Violations Affecting Over 600 Kids

Evers Administration finds largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history

DWD Offers $1 Million in Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants

Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Outstanding Leadership Winners Announced

DWD and DFI Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin

DWD Awards Equipment Grants to Three School Districts

U.S. Department of Labor Awards Grant to WRTP | BIG STEP to Train Women for In-Demand CDL Jobs

Gov. Evers Celebrates Opening of Madison College Early Learning Campus

November Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

September Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: September Wisconsin Employment Numbers BLS Data: September Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Health Care Employers Encouraged to Apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward Training Grants

DWD Announces 2025 Vets Ready Employer Initiative Recipients

DWD Announces Two-Factor Authentication Now Required to Access the Unemployment Insurance Claimant Portal

Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Faces Funding Shortfall, Leading to Waitlist for New Participants

Lack of funding limits program that serves Wisconsinites

Evers veto secures flow of unfair UI payments

DWD Biennial Report Highlights Achievements in Delivering Workforce Services

DWDs Workers Compensation Division Completes Critical WC Injury Claim System Update

Gov. Evers Proclaims Oct. 19-25 Forest Products Week in Wisconsin

Highlights Wisconsin’s Forestry Industry’s Economic, Environmental, and Social Contributions

Senate Approves Four Hutton Bills

Each reduces barriers and cuts red tape for Wisconsin citizens

Updates to Unemployment Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance Recipients in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Wisconsin Technical College System Board

US Department of Labor awards $86 million to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries

Grants support shipbuilding, AI, advanced manufacturing, other critical sectors

Learn the Skills Needed to Be Successful in an AI-Centric Workplace

UWM’s Free AI Event This Wednesday 5:30-7 pm

August Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

DWD Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Wisconsinites Impacted by Recent Severe Storms and Historic Flooding

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

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

DWD to Host Workforce Wednesdays in September

Job Centers welcome job seekers, job explorers, and employers

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

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Cuts Stalling Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Modernization Efforts Designed to Prevent Fraud and Waste

Governor urges Trump Administration to restore $29 million Wisconsin expects to receive to modernize UI system, support projects designed to crack down on benefit fraud and abuse

Insurance Premiums for Worker’s Compensation Continue to Decline

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 21 Bills

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget

Governor releases list of impacts Trump Administration’s budget will have on Wisconsin’s seniors, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and workforce

Wisconsin’s Cross-Agency Collaboration Supports Progress for Workers with Disabilities

2025 Joint Report Highlights Career Pathways, Equity, and Wages

State’s First Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program Launches

Program is latest earn-while-you-learn solution aimed at workforce shortages

June Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Apply Now: Wisconsin to Recognize Employers Who Hire and Retain Veterans

Deadline to Apply for the Vets Ready Employer Award is July 18

Wisconsin Technical College System elects officers

DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors

May Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $10 Million to Bolster Wisconsin’s Workforce

Funding will help more than 1,400 workers across the state find work, grow their skills, and increase earnings

Knock-on effects: How NIH cuts will ripple through economy plenary panel at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Updated County Workforce Profiles Offer Labor Market Snapshots

April Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2025-27 Budget Investments to Bolster the State’s Workforce

BLS Data- Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DWD Announce Over $4 Million to Expand Access to Transportation, Help Reduce Barriers for Joining the Workforce

New investments to support over 50 counties in expanding access to employment-related transportation to reduce barriers to Wisconsinites joining the workforce

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Seeks Public Input

Council is creating a statewide action plan to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Record-High Enrollment for Youth Apprentices for Fourth Year in a Row on National Apprenticeship Day During 2025 the Year of the Kid

A record 11,344 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the state’s Youth Apprenticeship program

School Districts Encouraged to Apply for $1 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Training Grants

DWD Awards $1.69 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants Support 14 Employers to Train 763 Workers in Multiple Sectors

March Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Representative Ryan Clancy Denounces Legislative Republicans’ Attacks on Workers, People in Need

Department of Workforce Development Seeks Wisconsin Employers Who go Above and Beyond for Veterans

Apply Now for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers, DWD Highlight Job Fairs Available to Federal Workers Affected by Mass Trump Administration Firings

Evers Administration hosts virtual job fairs aiming to recruit workers in high-demand sectors in Wisconsin see high interest, participation with over 300 registrants

February Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin’s Veteran Employment Services Rank Top Five in America for Second Consecutive Year

BLS Data- Wisconsin Employment Numbers Released

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration to Recruit Federal Workers Affected by Mass Trump Administration Firings

Governor launches new portal to support fired federal workers and other displaced professionals as Evers Administration announces series of virtual job fairs recruiting in high-demand sectors

January Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Employer Grants Now Available to Train Skilled Workers

Application deadline extended to fund innovative and collaborative customized worker training

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

Wellpoint Care Network Announces Next President And CEO

Reggie Newson to build on organization’s legacy of innovation and impact

Sen. Carpenter Reflects on First Meeting in 2025 of the Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor

December Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Unemployment Insurance 2024 Tax Statements Available Online

DWD Encourages Employers to Apply for Workforce Training Grants

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

Wisconsin Employment Breaks Eighth Consecutive Monthly Record

$1 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Training Grants Available to Wisconsin School Districts

DWD Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Releases Report on Key Milestones Achieved to Combat Worker Exploitation While Supporting Employers

DWD Highlights Results for Year of the Worker in 2024 Annual Report

New Skill Explorer Helps Job Seekers Navigate Career Options

Upgraded online tool provides more resources to an expanded audience

November Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Seventh Consecutive Month of Record-High Employment

Wisconsin sees a record-high 3,073,900 employed, continued historically low unemployment

Wisconsin Employment Gains through November; BLS Data Shows Seventh Consecutive Monthly Record

October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Third Consecutive Year of Record-High Number of Registered Apprentices

A record 17,089 apprentices to participate in state program to ‘earn while they learn,’ third consecutive year of record-high number of registered apprentices

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Sixth Consecutive Month of Record-High Employment

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

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce $1 Million in Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants