Workforce Development Partner
Enriching lives and communities by moving Wisconsin Forward.
WWDA is proud to represent all 11 workforce development boards across Wisconsin. As designated by the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Development Boards develop strategies that guide regional efforts in ensuring workers have the skills they need to fill the jobs businesses create, as well as advocate for higher wages for workers, larger profits for businesses and stronger communities for all.
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Our Mission
We are Wisconsin’s collective voice for workforce development through: Advocacy, Funding, Strategy, Collaborative Partnerships, Shared Resources, Training, and Education.
WE think globally and act locally.
Our Vision
We enrich lives and communities in moving Wisconsin Forward.
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Check out the labor market data for Southeastern WI Workforce Development Board (WDA 1) including average monthly job postings and top posted job titles. Learn more about WDA 1
Jennifer has been a WIOA Career Planner at the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDA 10) for almost 10 years.
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One of her favorite cases involved a participant who could not obtain a driver’s license after incarceration, making him unable to return to his previous position as a mechanic. After focusing on transferable skills, training, second-cahance employers, and receiving help from partner programs, he secured a maintenance position at a manufacturing company within four months.
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“It was inspiring to observe his humility, positive attitude, and grounded approach throughout his job search, despite the challenges he faced,” Jennifer said. “It is also a reminder of how collaboration between partner programs can directly contribute to success and overall stability.”
WWDA April 2026 Social Media Results
Meet the Director - SE WI Workforce Development Board:
Doug Bartz is the Board Director of the SE Wisconsin Employment Central (SE WI WDB), one of the 11 workforce boards in Wisconsin, with industry emphasis on manufacturing, logistics, and transportation.
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Doug spent ten years with Wisconsin Community Services starting as a case manager and working his way up to Project Director of Inmate Programming at the Milwaukee County House of Correction, where he trained individuals in printing, welding, forklift/warehousing, and asphalting. Doug is excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Pathway Home 6 program.
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Doug’s board is actively aligning with the federal workforce development priorities. In Southeast Wisconsin, they’re cultivating partnerships and strategies that reflect the pillars, particularly industry-driven approaches and integrated systems. While some initiatives are still in the early stages, they’re exploring innovative models that enhance worker mobility across sectors, foster flexibility in training delivery, and strengthen accountability through data-informed decision-making.
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SE WI WDB's website: www.sewrks.com