Workforce Resources

EMPLOYERS: If you are an employer facing layoff and need assistance for your employees, below are some resources gathered from the West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

EMPLOYEES: If you are an employee facing layoff, there are resources for you through the Department of Workforce Development with unemployment or obtain a new employment opportunity through one of the agencies below.

West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

West Central WI Workforce Development Board

Contact: Jon Menz – Chief Executive Officer

715-235-8393 ext.100

jmenz@wdbwcw.org

Rapid Response Services for employers with employees being layed-off

Contact: Dave Paulson - Director of Business Development

dpaulson@wdbwcw.org

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Employee Layoffs, Company Closures, WARN Notices: State of Wisconsin

https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/employer/process/default.htm

Workforce Resource, Inc. – Eligibility for Dislocated Workers or Inquiries for Services

Dislocated Worker Hotline: 855-792-5439

Also includes W2 Emergency Assistance, Food Share, and other services. Click on the link below to find out if you are eligible (once you are at the website splash page click on ‘WRI Application’.

www.workforceresource.org

Department of Workforce Development

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond.

The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.

To apply for unemployment benefits, apply here.