Department of Workforce Development

State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer

But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.

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

SDC Stands For ‘Still Didn’t Compensate’ Says Unpaid Former Employee

Several former employees of social service agency claim they still haven't been paid since April implosion.

Legislative Committee Considers Artificial Intelligence Regulations

The pitfalls and potential of AI; possible legislative guard rails and state investments.

Wisconsin Sets New Record High For Registered Apprentices

Commonly associated with construction trades, state program includes more than 200 occupations.

Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects

Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.

October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Advance Auto Parts Closing 60% of Milwaukee Stores

Nationwide effort to shutter 700 stores falls heavily on city.

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

For Sixth Straight Month, Wisconsin Sets New Employment Record

Unemployment stays near record lows, state workforce participation continues to outpace the nation.

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

Gov. Evers Honors Wisconsin Veterans for Veterans Day

DWD Announces Winners of 2024 Vets Ready Employer Awards

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

Candidates Ignore State’s Looming ‘Senior Tsunami’

Over-75 population expected to explode, creating huge shortage of health care workers.

Milwaukee’s Workforce Solutions Spotlighted at Dual Event

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

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Nine Counties in Wisconsin Achieve Record-Low Unemployment

Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Door, Langlade, Oconto, Pepin, Rock, and Sawyer counties achieved record-low unemployment rates in September 2024

Draft guidance published for non-union apprenticeship wage rates

BLS Data: Wisconsin Employment Breaks Fifth Consecutive Monthly Record

Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down

Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.

Wisconsin Economic Summit kicks off Tuesday

Speakers will explore artificial intelligence and innovation during two-day event in La Crosse.

DWD Expands Unemployment Insurance Dashboards with Data on Claims by Industry

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

Wisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030

State's 75-plus population will grow 41% by end of decade.

SDC Pays Out Another Round of Overdue Wages

Latest payment from distressed agency covers early April pay period.

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

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Youth Apprenticeship to Add Four Occupational Pathways This Fall

Expansion offers additional opportunities to state youth for on-the-job training in law enforcement, fire protection, project management, and barbering/cosmetology

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

Gov. Evers Announces Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Releases Full Report

Report details recommendations to address challenges facing the state’s healthcare workforce

Wisconsin Employment Hit New Record in July, Though Numbers of Jobs Dipped

A new all-time high of the number of people employed was reported.

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

U.S. Labor Secretary Touts Job Growth, Tours Mine in Milwaukee Visit

In joint press conference with Mayor, Su praised Biden-Harris administration's efforts to train and employ skilled tradespeople.

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

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Final Action Plan

AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge

DWD Awards Eight School Districts Equipment Grants

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

Gov. Evers Supports U.S. Sen Baldwin’s “HSHS Act” Aimed at Protecting Communities from Abrupt Hospital Closures

Legislation introduced by Sen. Baldwin in response to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin would provide transparency, ensure continued patient access to healthcare

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Record Planned Capital Investments in Wisconsin

WEDC assistance to generate more than $2.4 billion worth of investments across the state

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Wisconsin Ranks No. 1 Nationally for Growth in Hourly Earnings

Preliminary data show Wisconsin hits second consecutive monthly record for employment

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Record-High Employment in June

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

DWD Awarded for Innovative Visual Catalog of Data Dashboards

WisConomy tools provide easy access to information for users

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

State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin

Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.

Employ Milwaukee Announces Resignation of President & CEO

SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

Employees seek answers. 'The board feels horrible.'

April Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Wisconsin Unemployment Below 3% For First Time Since Last Summer

State continues to outperform the country on unemployment, labor force participation.

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

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Legislators for Continued Obstruction of Investments Intended to Address Pressing Challenges Facing Wisconsin

Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Again Calls Republican Lawmakers into Special Meeting to Urge Immediate Release of $140 Million to Fight PFAS Statewide, Respond to Hospital Closures in Western Wisconsin

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

Baldwin Blasts CNH Industrial for Laying Off Over 200 Workers in Racine while Company Makes Record Profits, Pays CEO $18 Million

Republican Lawmakers No-Show at Special Meeting to Release Statewide PFAS Funding, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

Governor implores Republicans to expeditiously release $140 million in already approved funding to address pressing challenges facing Wisconsin communities

Custom Apparel Business Owner Sued for Unpaid Wages Owed to Former Employees

April 9, 2024

Gov. Evers Calls Joint Finance Committee into Special Meeting to Release Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens

Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.

Gov. Evers Vetoes Republican-Backed Bill to Roll Back Child Labor Protections, Bring More Kids into State’s Workforce

Republican bill would have removed important parental notifications and undermined child labor law enforcement

Scott Walker’s Misleading Use of Job Data

Citing isolated fact to CNN contradicted by a raft of positive data on job growth.

Concordia University Will Lay Off 24 Employees

School has run deficits in recent years. Layoffs at Mequon campus to begin May 31

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $495,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants

Students at 17 Wisconsin school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

DWD Releases New Unemployment Insurance Claims by County Dashboard

February Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees

Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.

Gov. Evers Take Actions on 44 Bills

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

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization

Religious groups said they will appeal the ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

January Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments

Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'

State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage

New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.

Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin

Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin

Wisconsin Had Record-High Construction Jobs in January

Several factors cited, including warm weather and boom in federally funded projects.

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

State Officials Hear From Industry, Labor on Embracing AI

Goal to make changes without leaving workers behind, they tell governor's task force.

140-Year-Old Florist Closing

DWF Wholesale Florists and its predecessors have Milwaukee roots going back to the 1870s.

Gov. Evers, DWD Celebrate Success of New Youth Apprenticeship Child Care, Education Pathways

Employ Milwaukee Secures Nearly $5 Million to Address Infrastructure Workforce Needs

FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud

FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.