Waukesha County | Ozaukee County | Washington County

Waukesha County Partners.

Arbor E&T, LLC- dba ResCare Workforce Services : A national leader in workforce development, administering the Wisconsin Works (W-2) welfare replacement program.  Arbor provides case management services for W-2, Wisconsin Shares Childcare assistance, the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, and the Children First Program.

AFL-CIO: A subcontracting agency that works with dislocated workers from union represented shops to help these workers find jobs and job training opportunities.

Kaiser Group: A workforce development agency with operational and case management expertise in programs such as TANF, FoodShare, and WIA. Kaiser Group is also an integral part of the customer service process in the Waukesha County Workforce Development Center.

Second Chance Partners For Education: Acts as a catalyst to create and nurture mutually beneficial relationships between member school districts (K- 12), businesses, professional organizations and the community at large. The Second Chance Youth Apprentice Program offers an educational option that provides students with an opportunity to earn their high school diploma through an integrated learning experience linking academic learning with real world applications.

Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services:

Determines eligibility for Medical Assistance (BadgerCare) and Food Stamps ( FoodShare) for citizens in need in Waukesha County.

Waukesha County Economic Development Corporation: WCEDC promotes the economic health of Waukesha County by providing information, marketing and financial resources to businesses located in, expanding within or considering a location here. WCEDC's services include a database of business parks, a revolving loan fund, labor force demographics and ongoing surveys of business needs.

Waukesha County Technical College:

• Business and Industry Services
  WCTC Business and Industry Services Department provides customized services and training services to area businesses.
• Community Career Center
  Through the services of the Community Career Center, WCTC provides career counseling and resume assistance and also serves as a testing site for ASSET, HSED and GED, as well as apprenticeship testing.
• Student Employment Services and Co-op
  Through the Student Employment Services and Co-op Departments, WCTC offers graduates and students of WCTC help in securing internships and permanent employment.

Wisconsin Job Service: Provides labor exchange services and operates the Job Information Center, which includes the JobCenterOfWisconsin.com system. They also provide case management services for veterans. Job Service is responsible for managing the Order Services Unit, which includes assisting employers in placing job orders into the JobCenterOfWisconsin.com system and alerting them to the services available through the WDC. Job Service also provides workshops for UI claimants.

• Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards: Responsible for setting up and monitoring employer apprenticeship contracts throughout the region.
• Bureau of Workforce Information: Local economist provides labor market information for employers and job seekers.
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: A federal/state program which provides employment services to people with disabilities. DVR offers services in the following areas: guidance and counseling, finding and keeping a job, assistive technology and training.

W-O-W Workforce Development Board: The Workforce Development Board is a private, non-profit corporation working in partnership with local elected officials and businesses to meet the workforce development needs of the region. The Workforce Development Board provides administration, marketing and employer relations services for the area’s Workforce Development Centers.

Ozaukee County Partners

Arbor E&T, LLC- dba ResCare Workforce Services: A national leader in workforce development, administers the Wisconsin Works (W-2) welfare replacement program.  Arbor provides eligibility determination and case management services for W-2 and the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) programs.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: A federal/state program designed to obtain, maintain and improve employment for people with disabilities by working with VR consumers, employers and other partners.

Milwaukee Area Technical College: Involved in workforce development linking both employers and job seekers to the full range of the College's services. In addition, MATC's Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development provides customized training and technical assistance to local business and industry.

Ozaukee County Department of Social Services: Administers the W-2 and related programs. It works in partnership with the employer by providing entry-level workers who have, and continue to receive, intensive case management services.

Wisconsin Job Service: Provides labor exchange services and operates the Job Information Center, which includes the JobCenterOfWisconsin.com system. They also provide case management services for veterans. Job Service also provides workshops for UI claimants.

W-O-W Workforce Development Board: A private, non-profit corporation working in partnership with local elected officials and businesses to meet the workforce development needs of the region. The Workforce Development Board provides administration, marketing and employer relations services for the area’s Workforce Development Centers.

Washington County Partners

Arbor E&T, LLC- dba ResCare Workforce Services: A national leader in workforce development, administers the Wisconsin Works (W-2) welfare replacement program.  Arbor provides eligibility determination and case management services for W-2 and the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) programs.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: A federal/state program which provides employment services to people with disabilities. DVR offers services in the following areas: guidance and counseling, finding and keeping a job, assistive technology and training.

Economic Development / Washington County: In collaboration with its investor partners, develops quality job opportunities and enhances the economic vitality of the county-wide community by providing direct consult services to existing businesses, providing leadership to targeted business attraction, and nurturing successful start-up ventures.

Moraine Park Technical College: Committed to working closely with area employers in order to build a competitive workforce. In addition to graduating hundreds of skilled workers from over 50 degree programs each year, MPTC also provides services in Washington County such as basic skills instruction, The Career Center and Corporate and Community Services-providing customized training to business and industry.

The Threshold Incorporated: Provided programs for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities since 1976. Threshold, Inc. provides early intervention, educational, and vocational services.

Washington County Department of Social Services: Promotes self-sufficiency and participates in the development of supportive services that enhance the well-being within the community. The goal is to connect people with appropriate work or work-training as soon as possible through the use of Community Service Jobs and Trial Jobs. In addition, Social Services works in tandem with Center staff to actively place participants in employment situations.

Wisconsin Job Service: Provides labor exchange services and operates the Job Information Center, which includes the JobCenterOfWisconsin.com system. They also provide case management services for veterans. Job Service is responsible for managing the Order Services Unit, which includes assisting employers in placing job orders into the JobCenterOfWisconsin.com system and alerting them to the services available through the WDC. Job Service also provides workshops for UI claimants.

W-O-W (Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington) Workforce Development Board: A private, non-profit corporation working in partnership with local elected officials and businesses to meet the workforce development needs of the region. The Workforce Development Board provides administration, marketing and employer relations services for the area’s Workforce Development Centers.