Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Email Format
Government AdministrationWisconsin, United States501-1000 Employees
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is a state government agency based in Madison that aims to strengthen Wisconsin's workforce for the 21st century. It provides job services, training, and employment assistance to job seekers and partners with employers to fill current openings, while administering a broad slate of programs from disability employment to youth initiatives and unemployment and workers’ compensation processes. Its services target Wisconsin residents seeking work and employers needing workers, with programs designed for groups such as people with disabilities, former welfare recipients, and youth. As a mid-sized state agency within government administration, it functions as a statewide resource for labor market development, headquartered in Madison. In 2025, it participated in the Vets Ready Employer Recognition Ceremony, recognizing Wisconsin businesses for their work with veterans.