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DWD News Releases - 2012
December
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 12/27
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: October Revised, November Preliminary 12/20
- DWD Secretary Newson Announces $300,000 in Awards to Recognize Regional Workforce Partner Performance 12/18
- Lt. Governor Kleefisch, DWD Secretary Newson Visit Fond du Lac Regional Event to Link Veterans with Job Openings 12/12
- DWD Secretary Newson Announces Launch of Facebook Page to Inform, Share Updates about Traveling Sales Crew Activities 12/06
November
- Updated Second Quarter '12 Job Data Now Available on WORKnet 11/30
- Secretary Newson Announces Assistance to Allstate Insurance Company Employees Facing Layoffs at Cross Plains Call Center 11/28
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 11/21
- Secretary Newson Announces Assistance to Community Health Partnership Employees Facing Layoffs 11/19
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: September Revised, October Preliminary 11/15
- DWD Submits Actual Jobs Data for Second Quarter of 2012 11/15
October
- Secretary Newson: Providing Manufacturing Sector Skilled Workers Vital to Strong Economy, Continued Job Growth 10/29
- Secretary Newson Visits Greenheck Fan Corporation, Cites Youth Apprenticeship as Pathway to Manufacturing Careers 10/26
- Secretary Newson Urges Employers, Public to Provide Input on Unemployment Insurance Reform 10/26
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 10/24
- Secretary Newson Announces $155,000 in Grants for Apprenticeship Training in Alternative Energy Trades 10/23
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: August Revised, September Preliminary 10/18
- DWD Secretary Newson: Under Governor Walker's Leadership, Bay Area Career Expo Takes Recruitment to New Level 10/17
- DWD Executive Assistant Maxwell Visits Fox Valley Technical College, Highlights Partnership in Advanced Manufacturing Training 10/16
- Secretary Newson Urges Job Seekers, Employers in Eau Claire Region to Access Job Center Resources 10/16
- Secretary Newson Applauds Walker Forge as Exemplary Employer in Disability Employment Awareness Month, Congratulates Returning Employee 10/16
- Bay Area Career Expo Update: Over 1,500 Job Seekers Register 10/15
- Secretary Newson Announces $200,600 in Grant Funding to Help Wisconsinites Gain Business Skills to Launch Small Businesses 10/15
- Guest Editorial: Wisconsin Commemorates October as Manufacturing Month 10/11
- State Showcases Training Success During Manufacturing Month 10/11
- Over 100 Employers with 1,300 Plus Job Openings Registered for Bay Area Career Expo at Shopko Hall Oct. 17 10/10
- Secretary Newson Applauds Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Easter Seals for Project SEARCH, Helping Young Adults with Disabilities Gain Employment 10/10
- Secretary Newson: Hearing an Opportunity for Employers, Workers to Suggest Improvements to UI System 10/9
- Secretary Newson: Manufacturing Day Offers Employers Opportunities to Showcase Facilities, Dispel Misconceptions 10/5
- Secretary Newson: Manufacturing Day Helps Technical Colleges, other Workforce Partners Promote Industry Career Pathway 10/5
- Governor Walker Declares October Disability Employment Awareness Month: News Release and Proclamation 10/2
- Latest Job Counts for First Quarter '12 Verify State Job Gains 10/2
- Secretary Newson, State Leaders Kick Off Manufacturing Month 10/1
September
- DWD Announces Web Enhancements for UI Claimants 9/28
- DWD Executive Assistant Maxwell Congratulates First Class of Walgreens’ On-the-Job Training Partnership with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 9/27
- Over 80 Employers Register for Bay Area Recruitment Event; Secretary Newson Urges Job Seekers to Sign Up Today 9/27
- DWD Secretary Newson: Workforce System Reform Key to Sustained Growth in Manufacturing, Building on Governor Walker’s Successful Strategies 9/26
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 9/26
- DWD Secretary Newson: Enhanced Search Option on Website Improves Customer Experience with Faster Access to Information 9/25
- Wisconsin's Technical Colleges Win $18.3 Million in Federal Workforce Training Grants 9/20
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: July Revised, August Preliminary 9/20
- Secretary Newson Visits Kenosha Job Fair, Highlights Integral Role of Workforce Development in Wisconsin 9/19
- Secretary Newson: Grant Supports Career Planning Effort in Milwaukee County 9/18
- Secretary Newson Announces Bay Area Career Expo, Urges Employers, Job Seekers to Register Now for Oct. 17 Event at Shopko Hall in Green Bay 9/13
- DWD Marks Fourth Year of Popular Job Center Web Site, Connecting Job Seekers to Jobs, Putting Wisconsin Back to Work 9/13
- Secretary Newson: Governor Makes Workforce Development a Top Priority 9/7
- DWD Secretary Newson Salutes Employers, Workers, Partners at Kickoff Event for Workforce Development Month 9/3
- Workers' Contributions Keep Wisconsin a Pioneer in Workforce Delivery 9/3
August
- Updated First Quarter ’12 Job Counts Now Available on WORKnet 8/29
- DWD, MATC Introduce Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship 8/27
- Milwaukee Job Seekers Move Closer to Driver’s License Recovery 8/25
- Governor's Task Force on Minority Unemployment Receives Update on Efforts to Remove Barriers, Boost Job Opportunities 8/23
- Secretary Newson Announces Division Administrator Appointments 8/23
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 8/22
- DWD Secretary Newson Announces $1.7 million in Special Response Grants to Assist Dislocated Workers 8/17
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: June Revised, July Preliminary 8/16
- Governor's Task Force on Minority Unemployment Empowers Milwaukee Residents to Restore Driver’s License, Remove Employment Barrier 8/16
- DWD Submits Actual Jobs Data for First Quarter of 2012 8/16
- Governor Walker’s Team Visits Vita Plus, Reaffirms Strong Support for Farmers, Agricultural Industries Facing Challenges of Severe Drought 8/14
- Secretary Newson Announces Michael Greco’s Appointment as Administrator, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 8/13
- Departments of Workforce Development, Public Instruction Offer Parents, Employers, School Officials New Guide to Wisconsin's Child Labor Laws 8/10
- Secretary Newson Announces $1.6 Million in Youth Apprenticeship Grants 8/8
- Manufacturing Career Expo Update: 124 Job Seekers Receive Job Offers from 30 Milwaukee-Area Employers 8/7
- DWD Secretary Newson: 'JobFest' Recruitment Event Highlights Seasonal Employer Consortium 8/2
July
- Wisconsin’s First-in-Nation Apprenticeship Program Receives National Award 7/31
- W3 Offers Employers Opportunities to Build Winning Team 7/30
- Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Secretary Newson Tour Victory Personnel Services, Developing Strategies to Connect Minority Job Seekers to Jobs 7/30
- Job Center Web Site Registration Changes Take Effect July 30 7/26
- Federal Government Responds to Wisconsin's Request to Correct Data Series that Yields Misleading Job Estimates 7/26
- DWD Secretary Newson Issues Statement on Public Policy Forum Update to Workforce Development System Study in Wisconsin 7/26
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 7/19
- Secretary Newson Urges Federal Officials to Correct Misleading Data Series 7/25
- Secretary Newson Visits New Job Center in Lac du Flambeau, Highlights Partnership with Lac du Flambeau Tribe, Connecting Job Seekers to Jobs 7/19
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: May Revised, June Preliminary 7/19
- Secretary Newson: Covenant Grant Will Provide Support to Job Creators 7/17
- Veterans Employment Initiatives Take Effect 7/11
- Secretary Newson Highlights GE Partnership Preparing Veterans for Success at Upcoming Milwaukee Job Fair 7/11
- Deputy Secretary Barry Highlights Job Placement Success for Veterans 7/11
- DWD Secretary Newson: Wisconsin Wages Up 6.7% First Quarter 7/6
- DWD Secretary Newson Issues Statement Thanking Retiring WTCS President Dan Clancy for Years of Service 7/1
June
- Secretary Newson, Lt. Governor Kleefisch Congratulate Latest Graduates of Pre-employment Training, Preparing Them for Manufacturing Jobs 6/29
- DWD Sec. Newson: Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership Keeps Farmers Working, Supports Wisconsin’s Agricultural Heritage 6/29
- DWD Secretary Updates Northwest Wisconsin Leaders on Governor Walker’s Agenda to Grow Jobs, Advance Economy 6/28
- DWD: Activity Surges on Job Center Web Site, Social Media 6/26
- Secretary Newson Announces $2 Million to Provide Employment, Training Services to 755 Dislocated Workers in Bay Area, North Central Wisconsin 6/21
- New W3 Program Opens to Eligible Employers, UI Claimants 6/21
- Secretary Newson: Workforce Agency Poised to Meet Employer Needs, Empower Individuals, Help Move Economy Forward 6/21
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 6/20
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: April Revised, May Preliminary 6/14
May
- DWD Teams Up with Walgreens to Create Training, Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities 5/29
- Secretary Newson Announces $232,500 in Grants to Develop Workforce Strategies, Ensure Skilled Workers for Leading Industry Sectors 5/25
- April Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced 5/23
- Secretary Newson Announces Selection of Regional W3 Providers (Southwest WI) 5/22
- Secretary Newson Announces Selection of Regional W3 Providers (Southeast WI) 5/22
- Secretary Newson Announces $638,000 for Five Projects to Train Apprentices for Green Economy Jobs, Conserve Energy in Process 5/21
- DWD Secretary Newson: Racine School-to-Work Program Successfully Prepares Next Generation of Workers 5/18
- DWD Secretary Newson Statement on BLS State Rankings for April 2012 Based on Volatile, Imprecise Monthly Job Estimates 5/18
- Secretary Newson Congratulates 14 Veterans on Completing Veterans in Piping Training, Third Group of Graduates in Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative 5/18
- Wisconsin April Unemployment Rate Declines To 6.7 Percent 5/17
- DWD Secretary Newson: Actual Jobs Data Reported by Wisconsin Employers Show State Added Over 23,300 Jobs in 2011 5/16
- Workforce Development, Tourism Officials Deliver Message of Job Creation, Stronger Economic Outlook to Northern Wisconsin 5/11
- Lt. Governor Kleefisch, DWD Secretary Newson Welcome Job Seekers, Employers to Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo 5/10
- Secretary Newson: 1,000 Job Seekers Registered for Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo Thursday at State Fair Park 5/8
- DWD Secretary Newson: Overpayment Recoveries Surge as Walker Administration Boosts Program Integrity in UI System 5/7
- Governor Walker Proclaims Manufacturing Awareness Week to Highlight Critical Role of Manufacturing in Wisconsin's Economy: News Release and Proclamation 5/7
- DWD Secretary Newson: Number of Work-Ready Job Seekers Registered for Manufacturing Career Expo Hits 700 and Counting 5/4
- Department of Workforce Development Joins other Agencies at Manufacturing Conference to Support Vital Industry Sector 5/4
April
- Secretary Newson: Wisconsin Moving Forward Under Governor Walker’s Leadership; Employers Optimistic, Ready to Hire 4/26
- March Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced 4/25
- Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Key Members of Governor Walker’s Leadership Team Meet Oshkosh Area Veterans, Cite Governor’s Record, Commitment 4/24
- DWD Secretary Newson: Companies Lining Up for W3 Program 4/24
- Secretary Newson: Over 50 Employers Registered for Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo on May 10 at State Fair Park 4/23
- Governor's Task Force on Minority Unemployment to Meet, Develop Plan to Boost Employment in Milwaukee Area 4/23
- DWD Secretary Newson: Governor Walker Invests $422,000 to Provide Milwaukee-Area Youths with Summer Work Experience 4/19
- Wisconsin March Unemployment Rate Declines To 6.8 Percent 4/19
- Secretary Newson Announces $579,000 Grant to Empower Workers, Provide Career Pathways & Bridges to Better Jobs 4/19
- Secretary Newson: Under Governor's Leadership, Wisconsin Consortium Shifts to High Gear in Filling Trucking Industry Jobs 4/18
- Job Seekers, Register for Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo Now! 4/18
- DWD Secretary Newson: Governor Works with Legislature to Further Strengthen State Worker's Compensation Program 4/17
- DWD Secretary Newson to Milwaukee Area Manufacturers: Don’t Miss Premier Employer Recruitment Opportunity 4/17
- Secretary Newson announces dramatic increase in job orders posted by employers on www.JobCenterofWisconsin.com 4/9
- Secretary Newson Announces Launch of W3 Website to Link UI Claimants with Skills Training 4/9
- Secretary Newson Announces Members of Minority Unemployment Task Force Focused on Improving Job Opportunities in Milwaukee County 4/5
- Improvement in Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Brings Change to Federal Extended Benefits Program Eligibility 4/5
March
- Sec. Newson Announces Plans for Major Career Expo to Link Milwaukee-area Manufacturers with Work-Ready Job Seekers 3/30
- Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 4: Tax Foundation Recognizes Wisconsin's Improved Business Climate 3/29
- February Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced 3/28
- Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 3: JobCenterofWisconsin.com 3/28
- Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 2: Employers Believe Wisconsin Is Open For Business 3/27
- Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 1: Unemployment Insurance Claims Dropping 3/26
- Sec. Newson Announces Creation of Minority Unemployment Task Force to Focus on Improving Opportunity in Milwaukee County 3/23
- Wisconsin February Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.9 Percent 3/22
- Secretary Newson Congratulates 14 Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award Winners for 2011 3/21
- New Philadelphia Fed Report Forecasts Solid Economic Growth in Wisconsin Over Next Six Months 3/21
- Governor Walker's Team Urges Veterans, Guard/Reserve Members, Military Spouses to Pre-register Today for Virtual Career Fair Thursday 3/19
- DWD Secretary Newson: Stick with Big-Picture Statistics for Big Picture on Wisconsin Jobs in 2011 3/16
- Governor Walker Makes Appointments to College and Workforce Readiness Council 3/15
- January Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced 3/14
- Secretary Newson: Rep. Barca Distorts Jobs Picture 3/13
- Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on Wisconsin Wins Legislation 3/12
- Governor Walker Signs Wisconsin Wins Legislation 3/12
- Under Governor Walker’s Leadership, Veterans in Search of Work are Connecting with Wisconsin Employers Ready to Hire 3/9
- Bipartisan and Pro-jobs 3/8
- Wisconsin January Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.9 Percent 3/8
- Secretary Newson promotes Governor Walker's "Wisconsin Working" plan to Milwaukee business owners 3/8
- DWD Secretary Newson Meets with U.S. Dept. of Labor Officials, Seeks Funds, Flexibility to Address Black Male Unemployment 3/1
February
- Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on Bureau of Labor Statistics' Report Showing Improvement in State's Average Annual Unemployment Rate 2/29
- Governor Walker Declares Year of the Veteran and Signs Pro-Veteran Bill into Law 2/29
- DWD Sec. Newson Joins Governor Walker in Welcoming Tim Sullivan as Special Consultant 2/16
- DWD Sec. Newson Highlights Governor Walker’s Vision for Next Generation of Workers During Visit with School-to-Work Leaders 2/16
- Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Secretary Newson, Other Cabinet Members Deliver Governor Walker’s Message on Jobs to Janesville Area Veterans 2/10
- Mercury Marine, Great Workforce Partner, Has Hired Over 230 Workers with Help from DWD Job Service, Local Job Center 2/07
- Secretary Newson Highlights Governor Walker’s ‘Wisconsin Working’ Initiative to Improve Wisconsin Business Climate 2/3
- Secretary Newson Congratulates Graduates of Advanced Manufacturing Training Program Developed to Prepare Them for Jobs at Milwaukee Gear 2/3
January
- Secretary Newson: Governor Walker's 'Wisconsin Working' Plan Focuses on Preparing Next Generation of Skilled Labor 1/31
- Secretary Newson Highlights Success in Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Employment Opportunities 1/30
- Secretary Newson Tours Generac Power Systems, Meets Students Enrolled in Second Chance Partners for Education Program 1/26
- Unemployment Rates Drop or Hold Steady in Nine Metro Areas 1/25
- Welder-Fabricator Apprenticeship Program Introduced at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 1/25
- Wisconsin State Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.1 Percent 1/19
- Unemployment Insurance 2011 Tax Statements Available Online 1/18
- Governor Walker Creates College and Workforce Readiness Council: News Release and Executive Order #56 1/13
- Secretary Newson Highlights Governor Walker's 'Wisconsin Working' Initiative to Connect Jobseekers with Jobs 1/12
- Lt. Gov. Kleefisch, Secretary Newson highlight Governor Walker's 'Wisconsin Working' Plan to Move Wisconsin Economy Forward 1/12
- Governor Walker Encourages Nominations for Job Creators that Support the National Guard and Reserves 1/11
- Governor Walker Introduces Initial Phase of "Wisconsin Working" Plan 1/09
- Nominations sought for Corporate Safety Awards 1/05