Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
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Short Organization Description
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
Long Business Description
Mission: DWD efficiently delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs, and advocates for the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers, and job seekers.
Vision: DWD envisions a thriving Wisconsin economy in which:
All workers are treated fairly, with dignity and respect;
Employers, government, educational institutions, and workers collaborate to ensure workforce programs meet current and future needs; and
Every job provides the wages and benefits necessary to support workers' basic needs, invest in their future, and actively engage with their families and communities.