Workforce Resource Guide

Your guide to resourcesfor employers and job seekers

ST. CROIX

DEVELOPMENTC O R P O R A T I O N

EconomicMarch 2019

Workforce Resource Board – A non-profit organization that operates state job centers in west central Wisconsinwww.workforceresource.org

St. Croix Valley Job Center – Resources, workshops, and programs for job seekers and employershttp://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/Services/RiverFalls.htm

St. Croix Valley Employers Association – A professional association that hosts H.R.-related seminars, events, and offers resourceshttps://scvea.shrm.org/

“Work River Falls” – A local initiative that encourages River Falls area residents to work locally; posts River Falls area jobshttps://workriverfalls.com/

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) A state agency providing numerous job serviceshttps://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/aboutdwd.htm

Wisconsin Job Network – Statewide job postings, economic information, and employer/job seeker resourceshttps://www.wisconsinjobnetwork.com/

Job Center of Wisconsin – State website for employers and job seekers; contains job postings, economic information, and training opportunitieshttps://jobcenterofwisconsin.com/

WisConomy - Wisconsin Economic and Labor Market Informationhttps://jobcenterofwisconsin.com/wisconomy/

Public - Private Resources

University Of Wisconsin (Outreach and Continuing Education)UW - River FallsEmployers: https://www.uwrf.edu/CareerServices/Employer.cfmAlumni: https://www.uwrf.edu/CareerServices/Alumni.cfm UW - Stout https://wwwprod.uwstout.edu/professional-continuing-education-uw-stoutUW - Eau Claire https://ce.uwec.edu/ UWEC Barron County https://barron.uwec.edu/business-community/continuing-education/

UWIN (University of Wisconsin Internship Network – River Falls, Eau Claire, Stout) Connecting students with private sector internshipshttp://www.momentumwest.org/workforce/uwin

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC-River Falls) www.cvtc.edu Employer Resources: https://www.cvtc.edu/community-members/employers

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC-New Richmond) www.witc.edu Continuing Education: www.witc.edu/continuing-education-and-training

WITC Tech Connect (Post Jobs – Find Jobs) https://www.wisconsintechconnect.com/

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical & Community College (Red Wing MN)For Students (Finding a Job)http://www.southeastmn.edu/current_student/Student_services/careerservices.aspx?id=4896 Job Postingshttp://www.southeastmn.edu/current_student/student_services/jobpostings.aspx

Inspire Career Planning Tool – Connects education, students, area information, and business/industry opportunities in west central Wisconsinhttp://www.momentumwest.org/workforce/inspire-connections

University - Technical College Resources

www.stcroixedc.com(715) 381-4383

Youth Apprenticeship – ‘Learn and Earn’ for youth, mixing classroom and hands-on training from employers https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/youthapprenticeship/

Registered Apprenticeship – ‘Learn and Earn’ for adults, including trades, industries, and employers. https//dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/

On the Job Training (OJT) – Wage assistance to employers training new skills to eligible new employeeshttp://wisconsinjobcenter.org/ojt/16851.pdf

Rise - Offers a wide range of employment-related services to assist people with disabilities in pursuing their personal interests and career aspira-tions. Provides three programs: independent placement (1 person); supported employment teams (6 to 8 people with a job coach in on-site business locations); and industrial services (bringing contracted work into the Rise Center in New Richmond WI) www.rise.org

Apprenticeship - On The Job - Disability Resources