Wisconsin - Resources

General
Resource Materials and Providers
Labor Market Information
Learning Support

General

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development contains information on and links to training and education, labor market data, vocational rehabilitation and job center contacts.
    URL: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dws/default.htm

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has information on career development experiences for young people such as Youth Apprenticeship, Cooperative Education and Internships.  Guides to workplace education, Employability Skills and student workers are available.
    URL: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/let/workbase.html
 

Resource Materials and Providers

The Wisconsin Literacy Resource Network (WLRN) is a service of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. The WLRN coordinates literacy adult services throughout the state of Wisconsin and provides resources on adult education and literacy.
   URL: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/

The Wisconsin Technical College System provides Wisconsin businesses with customized training and technical assistance needs.  The training and technical assistance they receive make their operations run more smoothly and productively, with lower operating costs and greater profitability - measurable results.
    URL: http://www.board.tec.wi.us/

The Wisconsin Business Resource Network helps business people in Wisconsin find useful websites.  The site includes information as well as national and local links to education, training and development providers and programs.
    URL: http://helpbusiness-wi.com

Fox Valley Technical College provides a variety of workplace basic skills services to employers.   These services, including basic skills and English as a Second Language training, can be provided both at the employer's site and at the college's campuses.
    URL: http://www.foxvalleytech.com

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's Center for Business and Industry offers customized employee training to business and industry in various areas including basic skills, technical skills, and interpersonal skills.   Flexible learning options are offered to fit your schedule and learning delivery method preference.
    URL: http://www.nwtconline.com

The Racine Literacy Council provides free one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and writing skills for adults in the Racine Area of Wisconsin.  The Council will also provide a customized workplace education to increase employees’ basic skills for a fee.
    URL: http://www.racineliteracy.com

The Kenosha  Literacy Council offers a wide range of services that help adults acquire the literacy skills they need to become successful students, workers, family members and community citizens.
     URL: http://www.kenoshalit.org/
 

Labor Market Information

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is a merger of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, the State Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Council of Safety.  It encourages employment training by pursuing tax incentives to encourage the expansion of employer-sponsored education and training opportunities for prospective and current employees.
    URL: http://www.wmc.org

Learning Support

The Wisconsin Employment Connection helps employers find local One-Stop Career Centers and learn about the performance of various training providers so they can make informed choices.  Employers can also find information on industry growth trends and other labor market data.
    URL: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwe-wec/default.htm

The Center on Education and Work has a variety of research, development and service programs designed to improve education and vocations-technical education, career development and other work-related training programs. Specific program areas include performance-based management systems as well as curriculum assessment. 
   URL: http://www.cew.wisc.edu

The Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board provides information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities.
     URL: http://heab.state.wi.us/

The Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach promotes increased access to and availability of postsecondary education for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in the Midwest.
     URL: http://www.mcpo.org/

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Last updated: September 12, 2008.