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Secretary visits Beloit charter school, talks budget

December 4, 2008

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman saluted Beloit’s new alternative school, Eclipse Charter School, as the only Wisconsin high school with an automotive technician program to meet strict national standards and earn master certification, a remarkable achievement typically limited to technical colleges.

In touring the school that opened in the fall of 2007, Secretary Gassman praised the school district, the Stateline Career and Technical Education Academy (SCTEA), and the Finley Dencker Buick dealership for joining forces to create the innovative school to work program.

DWD press release.

Extended UI Benefits Announced

November 21, 2008

Governor Doyle announced additional extended unemployment benefits for Wisconsin workers who have exhausted their benefits, both their regular Wisconsin benefits and the federal extended benefits approved last summer. DWD press release.

UI Filers Encouraged to File On-line

November 19, 2008

Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division Administrator Hal Bergan today urged unemployed workers in Wisconsin to apply for unemployment insurance benefits by using the state’s Internet site, www.ucclaim-wi.org, a safe, secure site providing the fastest service. DWD press release.

Secretary Unveils New JobCenterOfWisconsin.com

September 22, 2008

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman introduced job seekers to the state’s new Internet employment site during a visit to the Urban League, in Milwaukee, on September 18.

“We need a strong, growing Milwaukee economy for Wisconsin to thrive,” Secretary Gassman said. “While the national economy is having an impact on all states, good jobs are available in Wisconsin for people with the right skills or the ability to learn those skills. In these times, we need to do everything we can to help people connect with jobs, especially here in Milwaukee.” Read press Release

Grow Wisconsin -- The Next Steps

Governor Doyle unveiled Grow Wisconsin -- The Next Steps -- in January. This package of initiatives will take our economy to the next level. These initiatives will not only accelerate Wisconsin now, but provide investments that will sustain growth for generations to come.

The Governor's plan will prepare Wisconsin's traditional industries to compete in the global economy with efficiency and innovation. It will also provide Opportunity Grants to low-income working adults not eligible for technical college financial aid, expand partnerships in workforce development, and expand successful training programs like youth and adult apprenticeship to develop a highly-skilled workforce, among many other initiatives.

Jobs for the Future

"Jobs of the Future" is Governor Doyle's major job creation initiative that will build partnerships between businesses and schools so that Wisconsin youth and workers are trained for the high-tech job market.
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