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DWD Press Releases - 2023

December 2023

12/27DWD Continues Customer Service Improvements for Unemployment Insurance 12/27November Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 12/21BLS Data: State Reaches All-Time High in Monthly Total Nonfarm Jobs 12/20Three-Agency Collaboration Supports Higher Employment Rates for Individuals with Disabilities 12/18Wisconsin Apprenticeship Partners with UW-Stout on New Program 12/12Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Continues Efforts to Identify Priorities for Training, Education, and Employment Solutions 12/11DWD Equal Rights Case Portal Adopts MyWisconsin ID

November 2023

11/29Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Sets Dec. 4 Meeting in Milwaukee 11/22October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 11/22Lakeshore Chinooks Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 11/16BLS Data: State Labor Force Participation Rate Holds Steady in October 11/16Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Sets Subcommittee Meetings for Nov. 20 11/15Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram Named Chairman of Governor's Council on Workforce Investment 11/14Gov. Evers, DWD Announce All-Time Record-High Number of Registered Apprentices in Program’s 112-Year History 11/07Canteen Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 11/07Gov. Evers Announces Winners of 2023 Vets Ready Employer Awards 11/03Chartwells Higher Education Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 11/03Fond du Lac County Historical Society Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 11/03Tractor Supply Company Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 11/02Members of Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Set Sights High for Future with AI

October 2023

10/31Meijer Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/31DWD Taking Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants 10/27Conagra Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/27Fleet Farm Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/27Duluth Trading Company Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/26Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence 10/26Ducommun Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/26Festival Foods Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/25September Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 10/24Red Robin Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/24Milaeger's Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/24Culver's Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/20New Perspective Senior Living Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/20Angel's Pet World Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/20DWD Launches Campaign to Combat Worker Misclassification 10/19BLS Data: State Reaches Record Number of Jobs for Third Month in Row 10/18Hansen's Market IGA Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/13Milton Senior Living Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/13Bay Area Rural Transit Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/13Panera Bread Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/12DWD Accepting Proposals for Nearly $1 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Funds for Technical Education Equipment in Schools 10/12DWD Equal Rights Division Expands Online Research Portal to Include Reports on Lost Wages Collected for Wisconsin Workers 10/11Medford Motors Recognized for Diverse and Inclusive Hiring Practices 10/06DWD Marks Manufacturing Month, Promotes Careers 10/05Wisconsin Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month 10/02DWD Publishes 2023 Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council Annual Report

September 2023

09/28Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce Event Series Highlights Technical Education and Grant Opportunities 09/26DWD Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Anti-Discrimination Law Protecting People with Disabilities with Launch of Virtual Accommodation Training Library 09/25U.S. Department of Labor Awards DWD More Than $11 Million 09/20August Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 09/15Employers and Job Seekers Connect with Resources at Statewide Job Center Open House 09/14BLS Data: Total Nonfarm Jobs Hit Record High for Second Month 09/12DWD's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Receives Additional Funding to Expand Career Pathways Advancement Initiative

August 2023

08/23July Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 08/21DWD, UW Hospital, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Celebrate Graduation of 11 Local Project SEARCH Interns 08/17BLS Data: State Labor Force Participation Up, Jobs Increase 08/09DWD Announces $227,520 in Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,030 Students

July 2023

07/31Insurance Premiums for Worker's Compensation Continue to Decline 07/26DWD Awarded $806,379 to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities 07/26June Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 07/25DWD Announces Almost $1.3 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants 07/20BLS Data: Wisconsin Breaks Record in Number of Jobs During June 07/11Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce Events Highlight New Ways to Promote Workforce Participation 07/06DWD, Froedtert Hospital Celebrate Graduation of Five Local Project SEARCH Interns

June 2023

06/30New County Workforce Profiles Offer Updated Labor Market Snapshots 06/21May Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 06/20DWD Publishes 2023 Equal Rights Decision Digest Online with New Functionality 06/20Agricultural Training Highlighted During June Dairy Month 06/15BLS Data: Statewide Unemployment Rate Holds at Record-Low 2.4% in May 06/15Vets Ready Initiative to Recognize Employers Who Go Above and Beyond to Support Veterans 06/12DWD, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital Celebrate Graduation of Eight Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/08DWD, West Bend Mutual Insurance, Celebrate Graduation of Nine Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/07Central States Association Spring Seminar to be Held in Madison 06/07DWD, Andis Company Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/07DWD, Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital Celebrate Graduation of Four Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/06DWD, Milwaukee County Zoo Celebrate Graduation of Nine Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/06DWD, Mercyhealth Celebrate Graduation of Six Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/05DWD, River Falls Area Hospital Celebrate Graduation of Six Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/05DWD, Rice Lake Weighing Systems Celebrate Graduation of Six Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/05DWD, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Celebrate Graduation of Ten Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/02DWD, Aurora BayCare Medical Center Celebrate Graduation of Four Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/02DWD, Kalahari Resorts Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/02DWD, Mayo Clinic Health System Celebrate Graduation of Eight Local Project SEARCH Interns 06/02DWD, Sauk Prairie Healthcare Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns

May 2023

05/31DWD, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Celebrate Graduation of Five Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/31DWD, Ascension Mercy Hospital, Celebrate Graduation of Nine Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/31DWD, Bellin Health/HSHS St. Vincent Hospital Celebrate Graduation of Five Project SEARCH Interns 05/31DWD, UW-Stevens Point, Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/30DWD, Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital, Celebrate Graduation of Nine Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/30DWD, Gundersen Health System, Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/30DWD, Aspirus Riverview, Celebrate Graduation of Six Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/30DWD, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/24April Local Unemployment and Unemployment Data Released 05/23DWD, Mitchell International Airport Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/23DWD, Aspirus Wausau Celebrate Graduation of Seven Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/23DWD, Marshfield Medical Center Celebrate Graduation of Nine Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/19DWD Announces Work Permits for Minors Now Online 05/18BLS Data: Wisconsin Statewide Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low of 2.4% in April, State Adds 3,800 Total Jobs Over Month 05/17DWD Announces New Partnerships to Advance Mentorship Training and Resources 05/15DWD, UW-Stout Celebrate Graduation of Four Local Project SEARCH Interns 05/03Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Selected for Job Quality Academy

April 2023

04/28DWD Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Year in Youth Apprenticeships 04/27First Wisconsin Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Fills Workforce Need 04/26March Local Unemployment Data Breaks Records 04/20BLS Data: Wisconsin Statewide Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low of 2.5% in March, State Adds 900 Jobs for Month 04/19Setting a Course for Wisconsin's Future Workforce 04/13Gov. Evers, DWD Announce $1.1 Million for UW System to Connect Students to Internship Opportunities in High-Demand Fields

March 2023

03/29February Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 03/28DWD Launches "Welcome to the Workforce" Initiative with Webinar, Speakers Series for Teens, Parents, and Employers 03/27Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Nine Cabinet Agencies Join with Wisconsin Workforce Development Association to Lead Event on Workforce Priorities, Removing Barriers 03/23BLS Data: Wisconsin Statewide Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low of 2.7% in February, State Adds 7,500 Jobs in February 03/15DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students 03/15January Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 03/09BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 4,100 Nonfarm Jobs in January, Statewide Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.9% 03/01More Than $212,000 in Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward Technical Education Equipment Grants Now Available to School Districts to Train Students 03/01DWD Announces $3.8 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

February 2023

02/28Gov. Evers, DWD Celebrate Record-Breaking Apprenticeship Numbers 02/27DWD Announces Appointments of Jeremy Simon as Assistant Deputy Secretary, Arielle Exner as Legislative Liaison 02/20Worker's Compensation Advisory Council to Accept Testimony Feb. 23 02/02DWD Equal Rights Division Launches New Online Portal for Case Information

January 2023

01/31Unemployment Insurance 2022 Tax Statements Available Online 01/30DWD's Veterans Employment Services Rank Sixth in the Nation 01/25Gov. Evers, DWD Launch "Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce" Initiative 01/25December Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released 01/19BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 900 Nonfarm Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.2% 01/12Up to $2 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants Now Available to Employers to Train Unemployed, Underemployed, and Existing Workers
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