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DWD News Releases - 2010

December 30, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Everbrite, La Crosse

December 28, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Fond Du Lac
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at DURO Bag Manufacturing Company, Hudson
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Federal Mogul Corporation, Schofield

December 23, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Nearly 1,300 Wisconsinites Earn Certificates Through Recovery Act-Funded Employment Readiness Training Program

December 22, 2010

• State Division of Unemployment Insurance Open, Otherwise Department of Workforce Development Closed, Monday, December 27, Furlough Day
• November Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced

December 21, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Honors Workforce Boards for Partnership That Will Assist Nearly 3,100 Dislocated Workers Through June 2011
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Charter Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Robin Manufacturing USA, Hudson

December 20, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces $550,000 in Opportunity Grants Now Available for Low-wage Workers through Community Action Agencies

December 17, 2010

• DWD Secretary Gassman: State Labor Agency Ready to Process Retroactive Payments Under 13-Month UI Benefits Extension
• Secretary Gassman Announces Partnership with UW-Extension to Help Dislocated Workers Launch Their Own Businesses
• Secretary Gassman Announces $109,000 for Career 101 Pilots to Help Schools Districts Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future

December 16, 2010

• November Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced

December 15, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Electronic Cable Specialists, Inc., in Franklin
• Secretary Gassman Announces $290,362 Grant to Train Workers in Northwest Wisconsin’s Health Care Industry

December 14, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Over $1 Million in Grants to Train Workers in Key Industries in Southeastern Wisconsin

December 13, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces $430,385 in Industry Partnership Regional Training Grants for North Central Wisconsin Region

December 10, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces $2.6 Million Grant to Assist Dislocated Workers at Chrysler Engine Plant in Kenosha
• Secretary Gassman Awards Nearly $81,000 in Skills Jump Start Grants

December 9, 2010

• DWD Secretary Announces $332,452 in Manufacturing Worker Training Grants
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Journal Community Publishing Group, Waupaca

December 8, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Elected to National Academy of Social Insurance

December 7, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces $525,000 Industry Partnership Funding for Northeast Wisconsin Marine Manufacturing

November 29, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Bosch Packaging Technology, New Richmond

November 24, 2010

• October Local Jobs Data, Employment Rates Announced

November 22, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces $88,393 Industry Partnership Training Grant to Support Coulee Region Health Care Sector

November 18, 2010

• October Unemployment, Jobs Numbers Announced
• Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin National Guard Team Up with Labor Union to Provide Veterans Pathway to New Careers

November 16, 2010

• Governor Doyle Approves $3.9 Million for ‘Transportation to Jobs’ Program

November 12, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Kohler Company, Kohler, and Sauk Technologies, Saukville

November 10, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Encourages Wisconsin Employers to Hire Veterans

November 9, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Hospira, Inc., Pleasant Prairie
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Besse Wood Products & Birds Eye Veneer, Butternut

October 27, 2010

• September Local Jobs Data, Employment Rates Announced

October 26, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Reiman Media, Greendale
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Miniature Precision Components, Prairie du Chien
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Solon Manufacturing Company, Rhinelander
• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Thermo Fisher Hamilton, Two Rivers

October 21, 2010

• September Unemployment, Jobs Numbers Announced

October 20, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Highlights Disability Employment Awareness Month, Success in Helping Job Seekers with Disabilities

October 18, 2010

• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Wins Award as IT Innovator

October 14, 2010

• Governor Doyle Urges Workers Eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Milwaukee, Grant Counties to Apply by October 21 Deadline
• El Gobernador Doyle Apremia a los Trabajadores con Derecho a Asistencia por Desempleo Debido a Desastre en los Condados de Milwaukee y Grant a que Presenten su Solicitud antes del Plazo del 21 de Octubre

October 13, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at American Girl Brands, Middleton
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Fiskars Brands, Sauk City & Wausau

October 7, 2010

• Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin Center for Nursing Jointly Announce Results from Survey of State’s Registered Nurses

October 4, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Job Center of Wisconsin Website Has Posted More Than One Million Job Openings Since 2008

September 30, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Over $11 Million in Funding to Expand Wisconsin’s Health Care Workforce

September 28, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Diversey, Sturtevant

September 24, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Laserwords, U.S., Inc., Madison

September 23, 2010

• Nation’s Workforce Leaders Highlight Skills Training to Grow Economy and Help Get Americans Back to Work

September 22, 2010

• Wisconsin Congressman Obey Wins National Award for Stellar Support of Workforce System throughout Career in U.S. House of Representatives
• August Local Jobs Data, Employment Rates Announced

September 21, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Workers Displaced by Severe Storms in Milwaukee, Grant Counties
• El Gobernador Doyle Anuncia Asistencia por Desempleo Debido a Desastre para Trabajadores Desplazados por las Severas Tormentas en los Condados de Milwaukee y Grant

September 20, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Job Readiness Training & Certificate Program Now Available Statewide to Job Seekers and Employers

September 16, 2010

• August Unemployment, Jobs Numbers Announced

September 15, 2010

• DWD Reaches Milestone in Hiring Veterans, Continues to Demonstrate Leadership in Supporting Those Who Have Served Our Nation

September 10, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc

September 9, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces $296,997 Grant to Fund Training for Agriculture and Agribusiness Workers
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Shopko Stores Operating Company, Green Bay
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Artisans, Glen Flora

September 7, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Polaris Industries, Osceola

September 2, 2010

• Additional Assistance Announced For Dislocated Workers at Smiths Medical PM, Waukesha

September 1, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Joins Regional Partners in Highlighting Workforce Development Month with Job Center Open House Events

August 30, 2010

• Department of Workforce Development Closed, Friday, September 3, Furlough Day
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at Kimberly-Clark, Neenah

August 27, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance For Dislocated Workers at American General-AIG, Wauwatosa

August 25, 2010

• July Local Jobs Data, Employment Rates Announced
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for More Dislocated Workers at Chrysler Kenosha Plant
• Secretary Gassman Announces $463,488 Industry Partnership Training Grant to Fuel Bio-Energy Sector in Northern Wisconsin
• Secretary Gassman Announces $112,760 Industry Partnership Grant for North Central Wisconsin Advanced Manufacturing

August 24, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Under Governor Doyle’s Leadership, Vocational Rehabilitation Strengthens State Workforce

August 23, 2010

• DWD Secretary Highlights Governor Doyle’s Workforce Agenda, Visits Workers Benefiting from State Programs

August 20, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Highlights Governor Doyle’s Job Training Initiatives, Salutes Workers Served, Now Employed or Job Ready
• Secretary Gassman Announces $151,830 Industry Partnership Training Grant to Strengthen North Central Transportation Sector

August 19, 2010

• July Unemployment, Jobs Numbers Announced

August 18, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for More Dislocated Workers at JL French Automotive Castings, Sheboygan

August 16, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Weather Shield, Medford

August 12, 2010

• DWD Secretary Gassman: On-The-Job Training Initiative Shows How Recovery Act Is Helping Put Wisconsin Back to Work
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at CareFusion 209, Middleton
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at RBP Chemical Technology, Milwaukee

August 11, 2010

• Wisconsin Joins Nation in Celebrating 75th Anniversary of Federal Unemployment Insurance

August 6, 2010

• DWD Secretary Appoints LeAnna Ware to Oversee Equal Rights Division
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Wacker Neuson, Menomonee Falls

August 3, 2010

• UI Call Centers Closed Friday, August 6, for Employee Furlough Day
• Unemployment Rate Decrease Brings Change in WI Unemployment Insurance Benefit Eligibility

July 30, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Merkle-Korff Industries, Darlington

July 22, 2010

• DWD Secretary Gassman Praises Signing of Federal Legislation Extending Lifeline to Unemployed Wisconsin Workers
• Secretary Gassman: Governor Doyle’s Workforce Agenda Preparing Wisconsinites for 21st Century Labor Market
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Georgia-Pacific Subsidiary, Green Bay

July 21, 2010

• June Local Jobs Data, Employment Rates Announced
• DWD Secretary Gassman: Wisconsin Expanding Efforts to Help Unemployed Return to Work as Economy Improves
• Secretary Gassman: Wisconsin Creating Jobs, Harnessing Power with Wind Turbines under Governor Doyle’s Clean Energy Leadership

July 15, 2010

• DWD Secretary Gassman: Recovery Act Dollars Preparing Unemployed Workers for 21st Century Labor Market
• June Unemployment, Jobs Numbers Announced

July 14, 2010

• Secretary Gassman encourages people to request Microsoft vouchers for online computer skills training
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Chart Energy & Chemicals, La Crosse

July 12, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Northern Engraving, La Crosse

July 8, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces $4.55 Million Investment in Worker Training

July 2, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Giddings & Lewis, Fond du Lac

June 28, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Nearly $2.3 Million in Funding to Assist Displaced Workers

June 24, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Anthem Insurance Companies, Eau Claire & Platteville
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Hospira, Pleasant Prairie
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at International Thermal Systems, Milwaukee
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Land’s End, Dodgeville

June 23, 2010

• May Local Jobs Data, Unemployment Rates Announced

June 22, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Opportunity Grants Preparing Skilled Workforce for 21st Century
• Secretary Gassman Announces Industry Partnership Grant to Help Northwest Region Meet Health Care Sector Needs

June 17, 2010

• May State Jobs Data, Unemployment Rates Announced

June 14, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Greenheck Fan, Schofield
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Monopanel Technologies, West Allis
• Department of Workforce Development Closed, Friday, June 18, Furlough Day

June 11, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Welcomes White House Official to Wisconsin, Pledges Support for Continued Cooperation During Recovery

June 4, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Columbia St. Mary's, Glendale
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at IAC Sheboygan

June 2, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Chrysler, Kenosha
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Springs Window Fashions, Middleton

May 27, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces $1.75 Million Grant to Assist Over 1,200 Dislocated Workers
• Governor Doyle Announces Steps State is Taking to Keep & Attract Jobs, Invest in Osceola, Help Workers

May 26, 2010

• April Local Jobs Data, Unemployment Rates Announced

May 24, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Berry Company, La Crosse
• Department of Workforce Development Closed, Friday, May 28, Furlough Day

May 20, 2010

• April Jobs and Unemployment Rates Announced
• Secretary Gassman Urges Milwaukee Job Seekers to Complete Free Career Readiness & Skills Training, Earn Key Certificate

May 19, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Dresser Waukesha

May 16, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Urges UW School of Social Work Graduates to Become Change Agents, Work to Improve Lives of Others

May 13, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Heus Manufacturing, New Holstein
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Komatsu Forest, Shawano
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Phoenix Engineering, Baldwin
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Simclar International, Kenosha
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Varco Pruden Buildings, Evansville

May 12, 2010

• Governor Doyle Signs Legislation to Protect Public Service Workers and Their Families

May 5, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Badger Meter in Milwaukee
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at GE Healthcare Systems in Milwaukee
• Secretary Gassman Urges Students to Sign Wisconsin Covenant

May 3, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Meets with Platteville Students Enrolled in Southwest Academy for 21st Century Excellence

April 30, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Appleton Papers

April 28, 2010

• American Legion Honors Department of Workforce Development for Leadership in Hiring & Supporting Disabled Veterans

April 27, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces $53,105 Industry Partnership Grant to Support Training for Food Resource, Agribusiness in Western Wisconsin

April 22, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Hutchinson Technology, Eau Claire
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Manitowoc Cranes, Port Washington

April 21, 2010

• March Local Jobs Data, Unemployment Rates Announced
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Manitowoc Cranes
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at TRW Automotive, Galesville

April 20, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at AstenJohnson, Inc., in Appleton
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Kenosha Leatherette and Display Company
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Regal Ware Plants in Kewaskum, West Bend
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Sitel Operating Corporation in Madison
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Xaloy Corporation in Sullivan

April 19, 2010

• New Rules Now Regulate Traveling Sales Crews; Protect Youth, Consumers

April 15, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Recognizes Oshkosh Corporation for Its Leadership in Hiring Wisconsin Veterans
• March Jobs and Unemployment Rates Announced

April 1, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Apprenticeship Program Preparing Skilled Workforce for Jobs of Tomorrow in Clean Energy Economy

March 31, 2010

• Secretary Gassman, Congresswoman Baldwin Jointly Announce Assistance for Dislocated Auto-Workers to Seize Future Clean Energy Job Opportunities
• February Local Jobs, Unemployment Rates Announced

March 29, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces $13.6 Million to Assist Over 2,800 Dislocated Workers Statewide
• Governor Doyle, Mayor Barrett Announce $1 Million Milwaukee Jobs Project
• Department of Workforce Development Closed, Friday, April 2, Furlough Day

March 24, 2010

• February Jobs and Unemployment Rates Announced
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Maysteel in Menomonee Falls
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Rexnord Industries in West Milwaukee

March 17, 2010

• January Metro Jobs, Unemployment Rates Announced

March 15, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Tecstar Manufacturing in Germantown
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at LDS Test and Measurement in Middleton

March 11, 2010

• Workforce Development, Military Affairs, Veterans Affairs & American Legion Join Forces for Veterans, Hold First of 18 Job Fairs
• January Jobs and Unemployment Rates Announced

March 9, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Federal-Mogul Powertrain in Waupun
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Gormac Products in Racine
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers at Brillion Iron Works

March 3, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Awards $300,584 for Skills Jump Start Grants, Continuing Governor Doyle’s Investments in Worker Training

March 2, 2010

• Workforce Development, Military Affairs, Veterans Affairs and American Legion Team Up to Host 2010 Veterans Job Fairs
• List of Veterans Job Fairs & Benefit Information
• Map of Veterans Job Fair Locations
• Veterans Job Fair Employer Information

February 25, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Southwest Wisconsin Poised for Growth under Governor Doyle’s Agenda to Put Wisconsin Back to Work

February 24, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Announces nearly $110,000 for Worker Training as part of Governor Doyle’s Commitment to Strengthen Workforce, Grow Economy

February 10, 2010

• Department of Workforce Development Closed, Monday, February 15, Furlough Day

February 2, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Governor Doyle Sees Job Growth for Working Families in Clean Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Wisconsin’s Future - State Labor Secretary highlights Governor’s agenda for job creation, economic expansion during tour of Wisconsin Specialty Protein, new green, high-tech whey plant in Reedsburg
• Secretary Gassman: Governor Doyle Sees Job Growth for Working Families in Clean Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Wisconsin’s Future - State Labor Secretary highlights Governor’s agenda for job creation, economic growth during tour of Teal Plastics’ new green, lean manufacturing plant in Baraboo
• New Prevailing Wage Law Now in Effect, Payroll Reports Due This Week

January 28, 2010

• Secretary Gassman: Governor Doyle Sees Job Growth for Working Families in Clean Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Wisconsin’s Future
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers of Briggs & Stratton Home Power Division, Jefferson

January 27, 2010

• December Local Rates Announced
• Secretary Gassman: Wisconsin Poised to Expand under Governor Doyle’s Agenda for Job Growth, Clean Energy, Advanced Manufacturing

January 21, 2010

• December Unemployment Rates Announced

January 19, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Cites Opportunities for Job Growth under Governor Doyle’s Comprehensive Clean Energy Plan; At Woolwich Dairy, State Labor Secretary highlights efficiency, conservation efforts
• Secretary Gassman: Governor Doyle’s Clean Energy Plan Offers Rewarding Career Opportunities for UW-Platteville Graduates; State Labor Secretary says UW-Platteville on track with new clean energy degree

January 15, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Appoints John Dipko Communications Director

January 14, 2010

• Secretary Gassman Cites Opportunities for Job Growth under Governor Doyle’s Comprehensive Clean Energy Plan: Ruud Lighting President Christopher Ruud backs Governor Doyle’s plan
• Secretary Gassman: Wisconsin to Create Jobs, Harness Power with Wind Turbines under Governor Doyle’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan: At Gateway Tech, State Labor Secretary highlights new wind turbine training course

January 6, 2010

• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers of Citation Corporation, Browntown
• Governor Doyle Announces Additional Assistance for Dislocated Workers of Appleton Coated, Combined Locks

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