Our Resource Organizations

Bringing opportunity

to Rural Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), its economic development partners and other organizations around the state offer a range of resources on all aspects of economic well-being, from childcare and education to businesses and housing. The support organizations listed here have all contributed programs to our resource directory.

  • U.S Department of Transportation

    To deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movement of people and goods.

  • Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

    Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is a National Apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration. This innovative program consists of full-time paid employment, comprehensive training in all aspects of running a managed grazing dairy operation, and the experience needed to transition to dairy farm business ownership.

    DGA provides a career pathway for aspiring dairy farmers, managers, and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, with different levels of experience. The program is also ideal for established dairy graziers who want to develop a current employee as a manager or partner as well as for family members seeking a structure of support to prepare for farm transfer.

  • Wisconsin Department of Administration’s​ Division of Enterprise Technology

    The DOA's Division of Enterprise Technology develops and maintains efficient and effective information technology services to best serve those living and working in Wisconsin.

  • Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

    The Department of Veteran Affairs provides grants and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families.

  • Wisconsin State Public Defenders

    Provides "justice for all," and is an independent, executive-branch state agency that ensures Wisconsin meets its constitutional requirement of providing legal representation to the indigent.

  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    The Department of Health Services is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, making sure everyone can live their best life.

  • National American Indian Housing Council

    Aims to relieve the desperate housing needs of our American Indians, Alaska Natives, and native Hawaiians, in particular, where substandard housing exists.

  • Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources

    GWaar ensures the programs and services serving Wisconsin’s seniors are available, accessible, and meet the highest quality standards.

  • Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

    Retirement, insurance, disability, and other Wisconsin Retirement System benefits for current and former public employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries

  • Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission

    The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission provides an array of services that promote and facilitate peaceful resolution of disputes in the public and private employment sectors of the State.

  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

    The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin.

  • Rural Development Initiatives

    RDI’s programs center around the mission to create thriving rural communities.