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Business, Economic Development, Workforce
Workforce Development Boards
Local WDBs develop strategies to continuously improve and strengthen the workforce development system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs to promote economic growth. Wisconsin has 11 WDBs which are organized by region. To find your local WDB, information about the services they provide, and their contact information, please visit: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/wda/wda-map.htm.
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.
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Areas of Persistent Poverty Program
U.S Department of Transportation
The Areas of Persistent Poverty Program awards grants for planning, engineering, or development of technical or financing plans for projects that assist Areas of Persistent Poverty or Historically Disadvantaged Communities.