Resource Details
Business, Veterans, Workforce
Hire Heroes Program
The Hire Heroes Transitional Jobs Program for Veterans is a public/private partnership that offers local businesses access to subsidized veteran employees with the goal of helping veterans with high barriers gain job skills needed to transition into long-term sustainable employment.
Eligible veterans can enter subsidized employment for up to 1,040 hours to gain new or updated skills through on-the-job training. Employers can train eligible veterans while being reimbursed federal minimum wage.
Eligibility
Eligible individuals must meet these requirements:
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Must be a veteran, as defined under Wis. Stat. § 45.01(12).
3. Must have applied to the program at any time after the date of discharge from military service.
4. Must be ineligible to participate in the Wisconsin Works program.
5. Must be unemployed for at least four weeks.
6. Satisfy all requirements related to substance abuse screening, testing, and treatment.
Interested veterans or employers should contact their local job center for more information and enrollment information at
Top Benefits
- Local business gain access to subsidized veteran employees
- Veterans gain subsidized employment for up to 1,040 hours to gain new or updated skills through on-the-job training
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond. 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.
Contact
(608) 266-3131
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Wisconsin Cooperative Development Grant
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is offering grants to support the development of new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin, with a goal of fostering the success of current and future cooperatives by supporting planning and exploratory research in advance of making a large investment.