Department of Workforce Development

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

Gov. Evers Announces $23.3 Million to Support Early Childhood Education, Reduce Barriers to Workers Entering the Workforce

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $6.6 Million to Support Apprenticeship, Job and Skills Training Projects Across Southwestern, Central Wisconsin

Projects across 12 Wisconsin counties include investments to support youth apprenticeships, job training in advanced manufacturing, and scholarships for students pursuing careers in education

Gov. Evers Announces $19.5 Million to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges in 22 Counties through Workforce Innovation Grant Program

Announcement builds on governor’s initial nearly $60 million Workforce Innovation Grant investment, projects announced prioritize forestry, manufacturing workforce development, and workforce housing

DWD Receives $3 Million Unemployment Insurance Navigator Grant

DWD to partner with United Migrant Opportunity Services on statewide initiative

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

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

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

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