Gov. Evers, DWD Highlight Job Fairs Available to Federal Workers Affected by Mass Trump Administration Firings

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today highlighted a series of virtual job fairs throughout the month of April available to federal workers affected by the Trump Administration’s reckless mass firings. The first job fairs, which were hosted this week, focused on the healthcare and informational technology sectors and attracted over 100 attendees. Over 300 individuals are currently registered to attend the Evers Administration’s virtual job fairs in the coming weeks.

Gov. Evers’ and the Evers Administration’s efforts come as President Trump and the Trump Administration have attempted to baselessly and illegally fire tens of thousands of federal workers, including thousands of veterans, and appear poised to continue gutting federal programs and agencies with plans to fire even more of the federal workforce. In response to the mass firings, Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration last month announced several initiatives to support fired federal workers and other displaced professionals, including the virtual jobs fairs hosted by DWD, the launch of a new online federal worker portal, and additional resources for those seeking different employment opportunities to help connect them with available work.

In addition, Gov. Evers last month announced Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit against President Trump and the Trump Administration for the sweeping, reckless firings that have thrown tens of thousands of Americans across the country into chaos after being indiscriminately fired for no fault of their own. Gov. Evers’ statement on that lawsuit is available here.

“The Trump Administration’s reckless cuts to programs, investments, and staff are having devastating consequences for folks across Wisconsin and our country. These workers are dedicated public servants who can bring a wealth of experience to our state’s workforce. Here in Wisconsin, we’re welcoming their talents and expertise with open arms,” said Gov. Evers. “As we work alongside other states to put a stop to the Trump chaos, we remain committed to supporting baselessly fired federal workers and individuals who are looking for new opportunities, and we encourage folks to take advantage of the job fairs and resources we have to offer here in Wisconsin.”

The job fairs, which run through Wed., April 16, 2025, were developed to support fired federal workers and other displaced professionals as well as those seeking different employment opportunities to help connect them with available work. Federal workers or other displaced professionals can use the Evers Administration’s new portal to find in-demand, difficult-to-fill roles across Wisconsin and state government agencies, research career opportunities based on their skill set and the local labor market, and access critical resources like job center services, unemployment benefits, and rapid response and dislocated worker programs designed to support workers who recently lost their jobs.

Federal workers and other displaced professionals can go to Evers Administration’s new federal worker portal to learn more: DWD.wisconsin.gov/federal-workers/

“Veterans and federal workers have enormous expertise, and it’s important for us to recognize how important these people are and how important their work is to a functioning democracy,” said DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek. “We want to find opportunities for dedicated individuals to continue to serve, and we look forward to continuing to connect these individuals with new opportunities in Wisconsin.”

More Wisconsinites are working than ever before in Wisconsin. Last year, Wisconsin set record employment levels for eight consecutive months and remained a full percentage point below the national unemployment rate for much of the year. Nine counties in 2024 also reached their lowest unemployment levels on record.

The Evers Administration’s virtual job fairs are open to any interested individuals and have a targeted focus on the following areas of expertise and high-demand sectors. Additional information about the virtual job fairs is available at the Evers Administration’s federal worker portal. The Evers Administration’s virtual job fair schedule and topic information about each session is available below (all times in Central Time).

Individuals interested in participating in any of the upcoming virtual job fairs may also register for free to attend here.

April 15, 2025

• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Topic: Engineering
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Topic: Social Services

April 16, 2025

• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Topic: Maintenance/Mechanical
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Topic: Finance/Accounting and Related Services

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.