Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

8.3.1 Education and Training Resources

Education and training resources are available through multiple state, federal, and non-profit programs and providers. Agencies should be familiar with and reference the resources listed below when working with an individual interested in training and education.

The following list of education and training resources in not exhaustive. Agencies should work with local employers, community partners, agencies, programs etc. to provide education and training resources to best fit the needs and goals of each W-2 participants and applicant.

  1. The Department of Workforce Development provides Wisconsin labor market information and resources including on-the-job training opportunities, apprenticeships, and education and training programs for job seekers across Wisconsin.

Education and Training Resource

Provides

Directory of Workforce Services

A list of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partner employment training and education services available in each county.

Wisconsin's Eligible Training Programs List (ETPL)

A list of education and training programs for WIOA program participants that can be funded by WIOA. Additionally, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program participants are also encouraged to use the ETPL when selecting TAA-funded training.

Workforce Development Areas (WDA)WDAs are the subdivisions of the state for local planning and administration of employment and training programs. The eleven WDAs are used for delivery of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Job Center development and administration, and regional planning of employment and training efforts. The boundaries of the WDAs, which follow county lines and may include more than one technical college district, were drawn in recognition of, and to enhance, positive relationships between counties and local employment and training service providers. WDAs were created in 1998. A Workforce Development Board (WDB) has responsibility for the WIOA program and other workforce development programs within their WDA. Labor market information

Wisconsin labor market information, including the occupations in demand for each region and county in the state.

DWD SkillExplorer

Information on jobs that share similar skills, including:

  • Typical education level required for entry;
  • Required training; and
  • Current openings searchable by location.

  1. The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, short-term certificate options and partners with Wisconsin employers to provide customized instruction and technical assistance to increase the economic vitality of students, employers, and communities throughout Wisconsin.

Education and Training Resources

Provides

Wisconsin Technical College System Find Your Program

A list of WTCS programs by college, program type, delivery method, duration, etc.
Wisconsin Technical College System Affordable Education Webpage Information on affordable education options and financial aid including grants, scholarships and loans.

  1. The US Department of Labor Occupational Information Network (O*NET) and CareerOneStop use federal and state level data to provide a variety of tools and resources geared toward helping individuals learn about short-term training programs for in-demand careers near them and the required education, training, and competencies needed for each occupation.

Education and Training Resources

Provides
CareerOneStop

A wide range of free online tools and resources to help individuals:

  • Explore career options;
  • Find training and education;
  • Search for a job; and
  • Find local help and services.
Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Career Seach and My Next Move websites. Information on job requirements and worker competencies for employment sectors and occupations.