Guest Column by Secretary Ray Allen Department of Workforce Development Wisconsin employers are hiring and need additional skilled workers to maintain or expand their operations. And with … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
The Time is Now to Get Off the Sidelines and Into a Rewarding Career
Guest Column by Secretary Ray Allen Department of Workforce Development Wisconsin's economy continues to stack success on top of success, providing family-supporting employment opportunities … [Read more...]
Center for Self-Sufficiency Hosts State Announcement for Over $1.5 Million in Training Grants
MILWAUKEE – More than 50 members of community and state government and community organizations gathered at the Center for Self-Sufficiency Wednesday morning to hear Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and … [Read more...]
Governor Walker Visits Word of Hope Ministries Inc. to Highlight Economy, Workforce Investments in Milwaukee
Governor Scott Walker recently visited Word of Hope Ministries, Inc. in Milwaukee to highlight Milwaukee’s record low unemployment rate as well as over $1.6 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) – … [Read more...]
The “Blessing Box”
UNiTE MKE As we shake off our winter blues and roll into Spring, there is one issue that lingers on and that is the issue of hunger in Milwaukee. It’s evident on just about every major … [Read more...]
Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget: Now is the Time to Invest in Our State’s Future
A Joint Column by the following Walker Administration Cabinet Secretary Appointees: Ray Allen, Department of Workforce Development Laura Gutiérrez, Department of Safety & Professional Services … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Fast Forward Action Grant Will Train and Employ Milwaukee Residents
By Mrinal Gokhale The Wisconsin Fast Forward Action program is disbursing a $1 million dollar grant to help businesses train City of Milwaukee residents for meaningful jobs. This … [Read more...]
DWD Secretary Announces Additional Steps to Support, Strengthen Milwaukee’s Workforce
Up to $1 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward funding to be made available for demand-driven training focused on city residents; additional Access Point events announced MADISON – September, 2016, … [Read more...]
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Next Job Center Access Point Opportunities Set for September 27 at The Milwaukee Urban League and October 5 at UMOS
A Guest Column by Ray Allen; Secretary, Department of Workforce Development As more people find out about the many services available through our first two neighborhood Job Center Access Point … [Read more...]
Join your Peers on the Path to Success at an Upcoming Job Center Access Point
Dozens of individuals visited the Department of Workforce Development’s first Job Center Access Point and took advantage of the many resources available to get them on the path to obtaining gainful … [Read more...]