Department of Workforce Development

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

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

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

Gov. Evers, DWD Celebrate Record-Breaking Apprenticeship Numbers

Registered apprenticeship program reaches highest participation in state history, governor continues support for apprenticeship in 2023-25 biennial budget proposal

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

WDVA Secretary-designee Bond Announces Leadership Team

Gov. Evers, DWD Launch “Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce” Initiative

Following governor’s State of the State address, Evers Administration continues workforce development push with series of regional forums to highlight workforce resources, opportunities, and local success stories.