DWD to Host Statewide Open House Events at Job Centers to Bring Employers and Job Seekers Together
September is Workforce Development Month, and to celebrate, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) will host open houses at job centers around the state on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
The theme is Workforce Participation, which promotes connecting job seekers and employers to the vast resources available at local job centers.
Job seekers can learn more about:
- In demand jobs.
- Occupational licensing.
- Occupational employment projections.
- Career pathways.
- Apprenticeships.
- Training programs.
- Job searching.
- Resume building.
- Skills matching.
- Unemployment benefits.
Employers can learn more about:
- Posting open positions.
- Wage comparison.
- Labor market information.
- New hire reporting.
- H-2A foreign labor.
- Unemployment Insurance.
- Labor law clinics.
- Layoff services.
- Worker's Compensation.
- Hiring events.
- Employment posters.
- Business Service.
DWD staff can also provide extra assistance for:
- Veterans.
- Job seekers with disabilities.
- Justice-involved individuals.
More than 40 job centers serve people across the state in their local communities.
| WDA | Job Center | Address | Open House Hours | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDA 1 | Kenosha County Job Center | 8600 Sheridan Road Kenosha, WI 53143 |
10:00 am to 11:00 am | (262) 956-6900 |
| WDA 1 | Racine County Workforce Solutions | 1717 Taylor Avenue Racine, WI 53403 |
9:00 am to 11:00 am | (262) 638-6426 |
| WDA 2 | Milwaukee Job Center Central | 4201 N. 27th Street, 4th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53216 |
9:00 am to 11:00 am | (414) 874-0318 (414) 874-0300 |
| WDA 3 | Washington County Workforce Development Center * | 2200 Green Tree Road West Bend, WI 53090 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (262) 737-4909 |
| WDA 4 | Fox Cities Job Center * | 1802 Appleton Road Menasha, WI 54952 |
9:30 am to 11:30 am | (920) 997-3272 |
| WDA 5 | Brown County Job Center ** | 301 N. Adams Street Green Bay, WI 54301 |
10:00 am to 12:00 pm | (920) 930-6570 |
| WDA 6 | Marathon County Job Center *** | 731 N. 1st Street, Suite 4000 Wausau, WI 54403 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (715) 261-8700 |
| WDA 6 | Wisconsin Rapids Job Center * | 320 W Grand Avenue, Suite 102 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (715) 422-5000 |
| WDA 6 | Northern Advantage Job Center * | 51-A North Brown Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (715) 365-1500 |
| WDA 6 | Adams County Job Center | 401 N Main Street Adams, WI 53910 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (608) 339-9559 |
| WDA 6 | Marshfield Job Center | 211 East Second Street, Suite 123 Marshfield, WI 54449 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (715) 321-1011 |
| WDA 7 | Superior Job Center | 1805 N 14th Street #1 Superior, WI 54880 |
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | (715) 682-9141 |
| WDA 8 | Eau Claire County Job Center | 221 West Madison Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (715) 679-5543 |
| WDA 9 | Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Center **** | 2615 East Avenue South Suite 101 La Crosse, WI 54601 |
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | (608) 789-5627 |
| WDA 10 | Dane County Job Center | 1819 Aberg Avenue Madison, WI 53704 |
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | (608) 405-4400 |
| WDA 10 | Sauk County Job Center | 505 Broadway Street Baraboo, WI 53913 |
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | (608) 354-0134 |
| WDA 10 | Workforce Development Center of Jefferson | 874 Collins Road Jefferson, WI 53549 |
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | (608) 405-4404 |
| WDA 11 | Rock County Job Center | 1717 Center Avenue Janesville, WI 53546 |
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | (608) 901-5700 |
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Event Categories: * = Resource Fair, ** = Mini Job Fair, *** = Employer Event, **** = Mobile Career Lab Sites with adjoining events, please contact local job center for times and details. |
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Learn more about:
Workshops: Get help writing your resume, build interview skills, learn job search tips and more.
Employers: Contact a local Business Services Representative to learn about the services your regional workforce system has for your company.
Partners: Find local workforce resources by contacting your local Job Service Director.
Libraries: Access workforce resources at your local library, too. Learn more.
To find a job center location near you, visit our directory.
