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.

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.

Link to website:

wwda.org

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WWDA Highlights:

Check out the labor market data for the SE Wisconsin Employment Central including average job postings and top posted specialized skills for May 2026.

Learn more about WDA1: https://www.sewrks.com/

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.

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.

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.

SE WI WDB's website: www.sewrks.com