RESOURCES AND GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Apprenticeship is an industry-driven training model that combines on-the-job learning with job-related instruction.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division administers laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Family and medical leave is a benefit available to certain employees. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division administers Wisconsin's family and medical leave law.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offers grants to Wisconsin businesses to train and retain highly skilled workers.

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.

The Job Center of Wisconsin (JCW) is a free online portal that connects job seekers with employment opportunities throughout Wisconsin. JCW's interactive search options allow users to search job openings by title, employer, keyword, location, apprenticeship opportunity, location, and more. Additionally, users can upload a resume or use the resume builder to create a resume that highlights the job seeker's skills.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development works with both veterans and employers to assist veterans in reaching their career goals

The federal government offers training programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth who are eligible under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). These programs are facilitated through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Division of Employment and Training.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division enforces laws about minimum wage, overtime pay, timely payment of wages, employment of minors, and notification of business closings or mass layoffs.

Local Job Centers provide labor exchange services to both business and job seekers.

If you are a worker who has been laid off or notified that they will be laid off, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offers services that focus on preparing you to find a new job.

Unemployment Insurance is a program designed to provide temporary income to eligible workers who lost their job or are working reduced hours. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Unemployment Insurance Division administers Wisconsin's unemployment insurance program.