Department of Workforce Development

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

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

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

Wisconsin Breaks Record in Number of Jobs During June

Wisconsin Working to Connect Pharmacists with Potential Employees

State Youth Apprenticeship allows high school students to train on the job as Pharmacy Technicians