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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November 2025
Top Post:
Meet the Director
SE WI Workforce Development Board:
Meet Elizabeth Roddy! Elizabeth is the Director of Workforce Outreach at the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin and the Board Chair of the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW). Elizabeth has a BBA in General Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Elizabeth’s entire career has been dedicated to workforce development. She started as a coordinator for registered apprenticeships, then transitioned to workforce outreach and recruitment. In 2018, she joined the WBDSCW Board of Directors, and just a few months ago she stepped into her role as Board Chair, in which her term officially begins in January.
“Over my time serving on the board, I have been a strong advocate for apprenticeships, both youth and registered,” Elizabeth said. “I'm happy to see how much the WDBSCW embraces them.”
WDBSCW's website: www.wdbscw.org​
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
