PARTNERS
WOW Works American Job Center Community Network includes partner agencies that support job seekers and businesses in the WOW region. Partners are public, non-profit, and private organizations and may have office space in the Waukesha American Job Center or be located off site.
Not sure where to start?
Connect with one of our WOW Works concierge or DWD Job Service navigators.
Visit us in person
Waukesha American Job Center (Monday - Friday)
West Bend Workforce Suite @ MPTC (Monday - Wednesday)
Various libraries
Chat with us
Use the Live Chat feature on our website.
Call us at 262-695-7800
Complete a connection form online
on site partners located at the waukesha american job center
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Department of Workforce Development
Job Service
Wisconsin’s largest, most reliable, and most current listing of job openings can be found on Job Center of Wisconsin.
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Department of Workforce Development
DVR
DVR obtains, maintains and improves employment for people with disabilities by working with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) consumers, employers and other partners. DVR seeks to provide employment services and counseling to people with disabilities, provide or arrange for services to enable an individual to go to work, and provide training and technical assistance to employers regarding disability employment issues.
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Department of Workforce Development
Office of Veteran’s Employment Services
Local Veterans Employment Representative facilitate employment, training, and placement services for veterans by ensuring easier access to the appropriate employment and training services for veterans within the state employment service delivery system and conduct employer outreach on behalf of veterans in the job local job center.
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WOW Works
WOW Works is one of Wisconsin’s eleven regional Workforce Development Boards and acts as the convener, collaborator, and navigator of the workforce development ecosystem in Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties.
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Independence First
Independence First offers over 20 programs and services to people with disabilities of all kinds, in all age groups and provide programs on disability awareness, employment tips and access to the general community.
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Forward Careers
Forward Careers is a team of workforce professionals that specialize in delivering and providing employment and training programs for its primary customers specifically individuals seeking to improve their employment potential in demand-driven and high growth professions; and businesses, of any size and industry, seeking quality services to help attract, train, and retain the talent needed to succeed and grow.
LOCATIONS for other Waukesha Job Center PARTNERS
FORWARD CAREERS Waukesha location: 2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 140 (262-695-7880)
COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION Waukesha location: 2717 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 303 (608-237-1255)
EQUUS FSET (FoodShare, Employment & Training) Waukesha location: 1425 Summit Ave., Suite 100 (262-695-7922)
EQUUS W2 (Wisconsin Works) Waukesha location: 1425 Summit Ave., Suite 104 (1-800-821-4076)
ACCESS is a State of Wisconsin resource that connects people facing obstacles to programs for health, nutrition, child care, and employment. Through ACCESS people can apply for and manage state of Wisconsin benefits and programs.
https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/HealthAndHumanServices/MoraineLakesConsortium/
The library system provides services to its 24 member libraries. The mission of The Bridges Library System is to strengthen member libraries by fostering collaboration and innovation.
Bridges Library System provides a variety of services including online virtual resources to help individuals take courses, obtain jobs, and learn about the labor market.
CAC strives to provide hope, support, and opportunities to our participants. CAC works to build on the strengths, assets, and capacities of low-income people and communities. CAC’s focus is housing, food, and clothing to make sure that people have roofs over their heads, food on their tables, and clothes on their backs so they can feel safe.
The services EDWC provides and the success we achieve for Washington County can be tied directly to the collaboration and support of our three key entities. Industry veterans, community leaders and business executives work together with the goal of promoting the economic development of Washington County.
As a public, two-year comprehensive technical college, MATC offers exceptional educational and training opportunities and services to our diverse metropolitan area by engaging with partners to advance the quality of life for our students and community. For more information, visit: http://www.matc.edu/about/campuses/mequon/index.cfm
Moraine Park Technical College is committed to working closely with area employers in order to build a competitive workforce. In addition to graduating hundreds or skilled workers from more than 100 associate of applied science degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates offered in a variety of formats - classroom, online and blended - 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. For more information, visit https://www.morainepark.edu/
Ozaukee County is an ideal location for your business, located just north of Milwaukee and conveniently linked through the I-43 Corridor, Ozaukee County offers all the features that your business is looking for: an educated skilled workforce, an excellent quality of life, and a business- friendly attitude within our communities. It is these advantages that have convinced so many businesses to choose Ozaukee County. Ozaukee Economic Development can serve as your one stop shop as you look to locate or expand here. Our number one goal is to make the process easy and simple.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America. Fifty-plus-year legacy of experience encompasses the development, design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. For more information, visit https://equusworks.com/
SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income (not more than 125% of the established federal poverty guidelines) persons at least 55 years of age who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. For more information, visit https://ser-national.org/scsep-2/
Spotted Eagle, Inc. (SEI) is the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166 American Indian Grantee for Southeastern Wisconsin. Spotted Eagle Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Indian and Native American Programs. Spotted Eagle Inc. has provided workforce development employment and training services to American Indians in southeastern Wisconsin for over 40 years and currently services the counties of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, and Kenosha counties. For more information, visit www.Spottedeagle.us
Corrections Employment Program (State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections Community) Community Corrections Employment Program (CCEP) offers employment and training support and assistance to people currently supervised by the Department of Corrections.
The Workforce Network brings together information on workforce development-related community resources in one easy to navigate portal. The goal of The Workforce Network is to make it easier for individuals to locate information on resources as well as showcase all of the great community-based programs and services in Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties. For more information, visit https://theworkforcenetwork.waukeshacounty.gov/
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. is Waukesha County’s economic development organization. Created in 2016 by Waukesha County in partnership with the City of Waukesha, Waukesha County Business Alliance, the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center and local municipalities, our mission is to connect businesses with the resources they need to grow in Waukesha County. We work to ensure each organization doing business in Waukesha County will reach its fullest potential. For more information, visit https://www.waukeshagrowth.org/
Waukesha County participates in strategic leadership, one stop center management, and liaison services. Economic support and economic development are offsite services closely linked to onsite programs. Use the following links to connect to Waukesha County https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/
For nearly a century, Waukesha County Technical College, the leader in workforce development, has been preparing students for success within the regional and global economy. Today the College offers more than 150 areas of study, including associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship and short-term certificate programs. Your student experience is enhanced by Career Development Services, Academic Advising, Student Employment Services, an active and fun campus life scene, and other resources. It all adds up to a comprehensive education that puts student learning at the forefront, personalizing the college experience and ensuring success. For more information, visit https://www.wctc.edu/
Literacy Services
of Wisconsin
Partnering with motivated adults to provide access to quality basic education and skills training so they can improve their lives, enrich their families, and strengthen our community.
The Joint County Library Planning Committee was created by both the Ozaukee and Sheboygan County Boards to prepare a joint county library service plan that continues to provide library service and bookmobile to each county’s residents at all the public libraries in both counties. For more information, visit https://www.monarchlibraries.org/