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Tony Evers, Governor
Amy Pechacek, Secretary

Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office
201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Telephone: (608) 266-3131
Fax: (608) 266-1784
Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2025
CONTACT: DWD Communications
CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov

DWD Announces Service Location Changes in Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Rapids State Office Building

MADISON - The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing a service location change for the Wisconsin Rapids Job Center located at 320 West Grand Ave. The last day the location will be open to the public is Friday, Feb. 20.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), which provides supportive services to individuals with disabilities to find and keep a job, will move to the Wisconsin Rapids State Office Building at 1681 2nd Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 and be open to the public for service on March 2, 2026. Between Feb. 20 and March 2, DVR will provide services at libraries and other locations in the community.

DWD staff will continue to provide employment services including resume and interview help for job seekers, training resources, and veteran’s employment services at libraries and other community locations in Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point. Find alternate service locations or connect with employment support.

Find contact information for local DVR staff.

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Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development efficiently delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs now and for the future. 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. To keep up with DWD announcements and information, sign up for news releases and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.