Department of Workforce Development

State Workers Comp Payments Frozen for 9 Years

As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, injured workers fall behind.

DWD Kills Proposal to Subtract Disability Payments From Unemployment Compensation

“This is wonderful news for everyone involved and for the state of Wisconsin in general, disabled or non-disabled," says attorney.

Wisconsin Unemployment Holds Steady, But Number Working Falls

State continues to have unemployment rate below national average.

Judge Orders State To Pay Disabled Workers Who Were Denied Unemployment Benefits

Ruling could impact thousands of individuals, stretches back to 2015 law change.

The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

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

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