Dear Reader:
On this Veterans Day, join us in thanking and celebrating the millions of Veterans that have served our country.
We are also heading into the holiday season but before we take much needed time off, we have a few items that you and your company may benefit from. They include:
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The WOW Factor - local talent looking for jobs as Facilities Maintenance and Systems Analyst. Employers can save an average of $4,500 on new hires via the OJT program.
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Round III of Incumbent Worker Training Grants Is Now Open - Employers can be reimbursed up to $10,000 in incumbent worker grants per program year for training their employees.
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Resources: Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants and Veteran Services for Employers.
Honoring all who served,
Business Solutions Team
Forward Careers, Inc.
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Karen
Business Solutions Rep.
TERRITORY 1
Addison, Belgium, Cedarburg,
Colgate, Fredonia, Germantown, Grafton, Hartford, Hubertus Jackson, Kewaskum, Mequon, Newburg, Port Washington, Richfield, Saukville, Slinger, West Bend
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Giovanni
Business Solutions Rep.
TERRITORY 2
Big Bend, Delafield, Dousman, Eagle, Genesee Depot, Hartland, Lannon, Menomonee Falls, Merton, Mukwonago, Muskego, Nashotah, New Berlin, North Lake, North Prairie, Oconomowoc, Okauchee, Pewaukee, Sussex, Wales
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Liz
Business Services Rep.
TERRITORY 3
Butler,
Brookfield,
Elm Grove,
Waukesha
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WE HAVE LOCAL TALENT LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT
This month's WOW Factor features local talent in search of employment opportunities in the following positions:
- Facilities Maintenance
- Systems Analyst
The majority of our clients qualify for our On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, which offers new hires an opportunity to earn as they learn while employers are reimbursed to help compensate for the costs associated with skills upgrading and loss of production for the training of a newly hired employee.
Advantages to the employer include:
- The employer sets the qualifications, interviews and selects the candidate(s);
- With our assistance, the employer develops a training plan to address the gap between the new hire's existing skills and the job skill requirements; and
- On average, an employer is reimbursed $4,500 per new hire.
Our turnaround time is within 24 hours or sooner. Don't delay and contact your Business Solutions Team before you extend a job offer to your next hire.
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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. PROMOTE GROWTH.
Incumbent Worker Training is business-driven funding assistance for qualifying employers to improve the skills of their workforce with new or upgraded work skills. It supplies marketable expertise to employees, can build and maintain a quality workforce, and is designed to assist employers to retain a skilled workforce.
With technology evolving and a cultural shift on continuous learning, we strongly encourage employers to consider our Incumbent Worker Training program. In summary, this is how it works:
- Participating businesses must have a facility located in Wisconsin.
- Employers select the training to be provided to their employees.
- Trainings may range from 1 day to 16 weeks.
- Employers complete and submit an application.
- After the employee(s) successfully complete the training, the employer will be reimbursed between 25% and 75% of costs of training their employees.
- Spring 2022 trainings must be completed by June 17, 2022.
Applications for Spring 2022 are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Click below to view the full grant program announcement and forms.
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT GRANTS
The Department of Workforce Development has released a new Technical Education Equipment Grant Program Announcement. Under the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program, up to $1 million in grant funds is available to Wisconsin school districts to train students for careers in advanced manufacturing.
The purpose of the grant is to reimburse school districts for the purchase and installation costs of technical education equipment used in vocational training and technical education in advanced manufacturing fields, including costs for equipment operation software and instructional materials to train students.
Applications are due by 3 p.m. CST on Monday, December 6, 2021. For additional information, or to download an application, please visit the link below.
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INDUSTRY SECTORS WORKER TRAINING GRANTS
The Department of Workforce Development has released the Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants. This grant program is designed to help fund the development of innovative and collaborative customized worker training programs.
Key features of this grant program:
- Grants are available to all industry sectors and companies of any size;
- Grant award amounts may range from $5,000 to $400,000;
- Cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the grant award amount is required;
- Grantee must complete training of at least 85% of the contracted number of trainees; and
- At least 65% of trainees must be placed in positions with the placement partner(s) identified in the grant application that require the skills taught in the provided training.
Applications are due by 3 p.m. CST on Thursday, January 20, 2022. For additional information, or to download an application, please visit the link below.
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WISCONSIN JOBS FOR VETS
Wisconsin has a dedicated department to serve Veterans and employers interested in hiring Veterans. The Office of Veteran Employment Services has Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) that will assist employers seeking military experience to build an innovative, resourceful and reliable workforce.
Additionally, the Hire Heroes Transitional Jobs Program for Veterans is a public/private partnership that offers local businesses access to subsidized veteran employees with the goal of helping veterans with high barriers gain job skills needed to transition into long-term sustainable employment.
For additional details, click below.
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Forward Careers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Service Provider. If you have a disability and need information in an alternative format, including language assistance or translation, and/or need assistance with this information, please contact us at (262) 695-7800 or call through Wisconsin Relay Service 711. Funding provided by the WOW Workforce Development Board through the Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act/Emergency Recovery Grant/Department of Corrections Windows to Work, Department of Labor Pathway Home 2, Department of Children and Families - John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County, & United Way of Washington County,
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