Department of Workforce Development

A small ceremony last week celebrated the graduation of a unique group of students at Nicolet College last week.

While the number of people looking for work may be at a record low, there’s still people searching.The Department of Workforce Development’s Job Center in Rhinelander wants people to know about all the resources it offers.

The demand for workers is high across the Northwoods.“One company is registered they have over 20 openings. That’s just one company,” said Jenny…

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in January from 4% in December, nearly reaching levels not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic. The…

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has been struggling with millions of unemployment…

A state workforce official says bridging the gap between student training and employer needs will play an increasingly large role in future job…

Even in some of the hardest-hit Northwoods counties, unemployment eased considerably in late summer.The state released local unemployment figures last…

Employers looking for help and job hunters looking for work are invited to a large career expo in Stevens Point next month.Department of Workforce…

Lower Northwoods jobless numbers reflect a slowly growing economy and traditional summer hiring practices.The Department of Workforce Development late…

While Wisconsin's overall unemployment rate continues to drop, Northwoods unemployment continues above state average. In Iron county's situation, they…