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Dick Jones - Communications Specialist
Becky Kikkert
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(608) 266-2722
Fax: (608) 261-7979
Mail: P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
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DWD News Releases - 2014
April
- Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on BLS Report Showing Continued Significant Gains in Total Jobs 04/18
- DWD Secretary Newson Congratulates Graduates of Job Training Program for People with Disabilities 04/17
- Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Drops Below 6 Percent 04/17
- Growing our Economy: Walker Administration Teams Up to Help Madison Employer Add 286 Jobs & Train 250 Workers to Fill Openings 04/15
- Developing Our Workforce: Governor Scott Walker Announces Expanded, Accelerated Training Program for Trucking Jobs 04/04
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 04/02
- Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on BLS Report of State's Average 2013 Unemployment Rate 04/01
- DWD Secretary: Applications for Round 2 of Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants Due Second Week of April 04/01
March
- Blueprint for Prosperity: DWD Seeks Wisconsin Fast Forward Applications for Innovative School-to-Work Collaborations 03/31
- Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on BLS Report Showing State's Significant Difference in Unemployment Rate Below US 03/28
- DWD Secretary Newson Announces Request for Proposals for Nationally-Regarded Youth Apprenticeship Program 03/28
- Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate at 6.1% in February 03/27
- What They're Saying: Business Leaders Praise Wisconsin Fast Forward 03/26
- Secretary Newson: New Small Business in La Crosse Example of How People with Disabilities Can Contribute, Help Employers Succeed 03/25
- Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants Due First Week of April 03/25
- DWD Issues Report of Wisconsin UI Fraud Detection & Prevention 03/20
- Governor Scott Walker Celebrates 500th Hire Through the Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection (WERC) Program 03/19
- With Wisconsin Working Again, Governor Walker Builds on Success with Blueprint for Prosperity, More Worker Training, Job Opportunities 03/19
- Wisconsin's Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 03/19
- Actual Jobs Data Show Wisconsin Moves Up Two Spots to 23rd in the Nation for Private Sector Jobs Created in Third Quarter of 2013 03/19
- Blueprint for Prosperity: Governor Scott Walker Increases Investment in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Initiative 03/18
- Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on BLS Report Showing State's 'Significant' Unemployment Rate Drop in January 2014 03/17
- Blueprint for Prosperity: Governor Scott Walker Statement on Signing Bill to Increase Wisconsin Fast Forward Program 03/17
- Year of A Better Bottom Line: Governor Scott Walker Visits Mosinee Cold Storage 03/14
- Year of A Better Bottom Line: Governor Scott Walker Tours Cardinal Manufacturing Program Shop 03/14
- Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.1 Percent 03/13
- Governor Walker Proclaims STEM Education Week in Wisconsin 03/11
- DWD Secretary Speaks to Green Bay-area Business Leaders on Governor Walker's Workforce Development Agenda 03/07
- Secretary Newson Applauds Tech Ed Teachers, Partners in Building Skilled Workforce; Cites Governor Walker's Workforce Investments in Students 03/06
- Applications for Second Round of Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants Now Available on Wisconsin Fast Forward Website 03/03
February
- Secretary Newson: Worker Training Plays Key Role in Keeping State's Manufacturing Sector Strong 02/27
- Secretary Newson Talks with Students at Bradley Tech during My Life! My Plan! Workshop 02/27
- Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Secretary Newson Meet New Generation of Skilled Workers, Inventers at Wausau Area Career & Technical Education Month Events 02/26
- Wisconsin Students Respond Enthusiastically to Tech Ed Month Events 02/26
- Governor Scott Walker Participates in Grand Opening of Hy-Vee Supermarket in Fitchburg 02/25
- State Adds 28,600 Private-Sector Jobs During Year Ending in September 2013 02/21
- Governor Walker's Weekly Radio Address: "February is Career and Technical Education Month" - PDF and MP3 02/20
- Developing Our Workforce: Governor Scott Walker Tours Career and Technical Education Program at Kaukauna High School 02/17
- Secretary Newson Highlights Bradley High School "Tech Terns" Program During Career & Technical Education Month Event at Froedtert Hospital Site 02/13
- DWD Secretary Reggie Newson Announces $7.5 Million for Second Round of Innovative, Employer-Driven Worker Training Program 02/12
- DWD Secretary Newson Announces Intent to Award Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Grants Totaling $2.6 Million for Demand-Driven Training 02/12
- Secretary Newson Announces $1.5 Million to Provide Employment,Training Services to 310 Dislocated Workers in Milwaukee Area 02/07
- Secretary Newson Congratulates James Madison High School Art Students, Celebrates Their Photographs, Ceramic Works on Display in GEF-1 Cafeteria 02/03
January
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 01/29
- Governor Scott Walker Delivers Remarks at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Apprenticeship Conference 1/28
- Secretary Newson Opens Apprenticeship Conference, Welcomes Partners, Urges More Employers, Workers to Participate in Proven Training Program 1/27
- CTE: High standards, innovation, and excellence for college and career readiness 1/24
- Apprenticeship Conference Offers Workshops on New Training Programs to Address Skills Gap, Prepare Workers for High-Tech, Family-Supporting Jobs 1/24
- Secretary Newson Congratulates Ocean Spray on Expanded Apprenticeship Program, Urges Other Employers to Partner in Building Skilled Workforce 1/23
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: November Revised, December Preliminary 1/23
- Governor Scott Walker Proclaims 2014 as Year of A Better Bottom Line: News Release and Proclamation 1/23
- Apprenticeship Numbers Up as More Employers, Job Seekers See On-the-Job Training Program as Skills Gap Solution, Proven Path to Good Jobs 1/17
- DWD Secretary Newson, WDVA Secretary Scocos Meet Veterans, Employers at Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair for Veterans in Milwaukee 1/16
- Governor Walker Announces $226,700 in Additional Funds for Nationally Recognized School-to-Work Learning Program 1/15
- Wisconsin School Counselor Association Honors Workforce Secretary Newson 1/14
- Hundreds of Wisconsin High-School Students to Receive Hands-On Introduction to Apprenticeship at Biennial Expo 1/09
- Nominations Sought for Annual Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards 1/07
- Job Center of Wisconsin: UI Claimant Registration Helps Employers, Too 1/06
- Conference to Explore Wisconsin Apprenticeship's Role as Solution to Skills Gap 1/02
DWD News Releases - 2013
December
- Thousands Take Advantage of Skill Explorer Job Search Tool 12/30
- Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released 12/26
- Secretary Newson: Wisconsin Fast Forward Off to Strong Start in 2013 12/20
- Wisconsin Employment & Unemployment Estimates Announced: October Revised, November Preliminary 12/19
- Developing Our Workforce: New Legislation Expands Youth Apprenticeship Programs 12/18
- Actual Jobs Data Show Wisconsin Ranks 25th in the Nation for Private Sector Jobs Created in Second Quarter of 2013 12/18
- Secretary Newson Visits William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Celebrates Training Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities 12/13
- DWD Secretary Newson Announces Key Agency Appointments 12/13
- Lt. Governor, Cabinet Leaders Join West Corporation to Announce Dozens of Employment Opportunities for Wisconsin Veterans 12/11
- Developing Our Workforce: New Legislation Offers Grants for Technical Education 12/10
- Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Manufacturing Worker Training Due Dec. 16th 12/10
- DWD Secretary Newson Visits Tailored Label Products, Learns about Vocational Rehabilitation Success Story 12/10
- Governor Scott Walker Signs Worker Training Law For People With Disabilities 12/06
- Governor Scott Walker Participates in New North Summit 12/06
- Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Customer Service Worker Training Due Dec. 9th 12/03