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Tony Evers, Governor
Amy Pechacek, Secretary

Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office
201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Telephone: (608) 266-3131
Fax: (608) 266-1784
Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2024
CONTACT: DWD Communications
CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov

DWD Expands Job Center Services with Two New Mobile Career Labs

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers is joining the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to highlight expanded services available through two new mobile career labs. The new vehicles, along with a large mobile career lab that debuted in 2019, allow DWD and its workforce partners to bring online job search tools and services to locations across Wisconsin.

“Making sure our workforce is prepared to meet the needs of a 21st century economy is a top priority for me, which is why I declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin," Gov. Evers said. "The services made available through these mobile career labs are part of my administration's comprehensive effort to reduce barriers to employment and help all available workers join our workforce."

DWD's mobile career labs deliver workforce resources and services to individuals and businesses throughout Wisconsin. The labs bring services to those who have challenges accessing them, employers who have a training or hiring need, and partners who request additional resources.

"Our mobile career labs put job center services on wheels, making them more accessible for job seekers and employers across the state," said DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek. "Each year, job center staff help tens of thousands of people achieve their workforce goals; the mobile labs support and expand these efforts."

The mobile career labs also assist with employer hiring events, job fairs, and other recruitment events that occur outside of the typical job center setting. The large lab is equipped with 10 computers, table seating for four, and three display screens. The smaller labs each offer four laptops, one built-in monitor, and a mobile printer.

DWD has highlighted lab services at events throughout Wisconsin including recent events in Beloit and Kenosha, as well as during a visit including Gov. Evers to the Central Wisconsin Center in Madison.

The two new mobile career labs are supported through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. To view the mobile career labs' upcoming schedule and to request a visit to your local workforce event, please visit the Mobile Career Lab page.

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Division of Employment and Training Specialist Kim Silverling demos online tools for Gov. Evers and DWD Deputy Secretary Pam McGillivray on Feb. 29, 2024.

One of two new mobile career labs visits the Department of Health Services' (DHS) Central Wisconsin Center in Madison on Feb. 29, 2024.

Gov. Evers joins DWD and DHS representatives for a visit to the Central Wisconsin Center and tour of the new mini mobile career lab on Feb. 29, 2024.

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Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development efficiently delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs now and for the future. The department advocates for and invests in the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers and job seekers through six divisions – Employment and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance, Equal Rights, Worker's Compensation and Administrative Services. To keep up with DWD announcements and information, sign up for news releases and follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.