| Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development News Release | |
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| Tuesday, October 18, 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 |
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman will address the 20th Annual Women & Poverty Conference on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 11:55 a.m. in Green Bay. Secretary Gassman will report on the status of women, note progress in fighting poverty, and call all to action in overcoming the remaining challenges.
As a member of Governor Jim Doyle’s cabinet, Secretary Gassman leads the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and oversees 1,900 employees charged with strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce. With a budget of over $2 billion, DWD provides training and employment assistance to job seekers, works with employers to fill jobs, enforces worker’s rights, and administers Unemployment Insurance, Apprenticeship, and Worker’s Compensation.
WHERE: Regency Suites & KI Convention Center
333 Main St.
Green Bay
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 11:55 a.m.
Content Contact: Rose Lynch