Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development News Release
Thursday, January 26, 2005
Governor
Jim Doyle
Secretary
Roberta Gassman
News Media Contact
Rose Lynch
  608/266-6753
e-mail: news@dwd.state.wi.us
fax: 608/266-1784

NEWS ADVISORY

DWD to Honor Oxford Correctional Institution Warden for work with People with Disabilities

On January 27, 2005, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will recognize Warden Joseph Scibana, F.C.I. Oxford for his leadership that contributed to a successful first year for the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) operation at F.C.I. Oxford.

9:30 AM
Oxford Federal Correctional Institution

The recognition event will be held at 9:30 AM in the Warden’s Conference Room at F.C.I. Oxford. DVR Administrator Charlene Dwyer will present the award.

The BEP, a DVR program, is a small business/self employment initiative for people who are legally blind. These business enterprises consist of cafeteria, coffee shop, snack bar, vending machine, and newsstand operations. DVR is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and provides employment services to job-seekers with disabilities.

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