Dedicated Programs

Information and assistance dedicated to specific population groups.

Veterans

Find a variety of services available for veterans and transitioning service members.

Youth Programs

Check here for a variety of programs available for youth;

Dislocated Workers

Specialized job search and training services for workers affected by permanent layoffs and/or business closings

Vocational Rehabilitation

This program assists individuals with disabilities to obtain, maintain and improve employment for people with disabilities by working with VR consumers, employers and other partners.

Long Term Support

Long Term Support (LTS) is a division of the Rock County Human Services Department

Rock County Human Services, Economic Support

Find out more information about FoodShare, BadgerCare Plus, Medical Assistance, Child Care and W2.

Social Security Administration

Employment support and services for people with disablities.

April 2012 YA Newsletter

Youth Apprenticeship Newsletter with many good articles and tid-bits.

CORD Newsletter March 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: The March CORD newsletter includes articles on two successful Dislocated Workers who went back to school, graduated and went on to obtained employment, an article on US Manufacturing Seeing a Shortage of Skilled Workers, as well as upcoming WIA and Dislocated Worker workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center, and a schedule of classes offered at the Arrowhead Library system.

CORD Newsletter February 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: The February CORD newsletter includes articles on three successful Dislocated Workers who obtained employment, an article on looking at near-future jobs, as well as upcoming WIA and Dislocated Worker workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center, and a schedule of computer classes offered at the Arrowhead Library system.

CORD Newsletter January 2012

IN THIS ISSUE: The January CORD newsletter includes articles on three successful Dislocated Workers who obtained employment, information on Foodshare Benefits, upcoming WIA and Dislocated Worker workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center, as well as a schedule of computer classes offered at the Arrowhead Library system.

CORD Newsletter - December 2011

IN THIS ISSUE: The December CORD newsletter includes an article on a successful Dislocated Worker who was persistent, an article on the best educational pathways out of joblessness, a job-hunting quiz, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center and the Arrowhead Library system.

CORD Newsletter - October 2011

The October CORD newsletter includes articles on participant successes, steps to help mitigate an employment gap, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.

CORD Newsletter November 2011

The November CORD newsletter includes articles on a successful On-the-Job (OJT) Training, Dane County job fair information, list of the 30 most promising occupations, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.

CORD Newsletter September 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on participant successes, the top 10 career fileds that are 'hot' or 'not', as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.

CORD Newsletter - August 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on participant successes, and the dynamics of a Job Club, as well as information on classes and activities offered at the Rock County Job Center.

CORD Newsletter - July 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on participant successes, Arrowhead library system computer class schedule, veteran's and community job fair information, insurance costs, and a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops.

CORD Newsletter - June 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on participant successes, Foodshare, insurance costs, and a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops.

CORD Newsletter - May 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on the success of an E-Hub participant, transferable skills, job growth, and a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops.

CORD Newsletter - April 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes a career success story, information on using references in your job search, April job fairs, library computer classes, and Dislocated Worker workshops.

CORD Newsletter - March 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes career success stories, interview tips, and information on available workshops.

CORD Newsletter - February 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes a career change success story plus information on Foodshare, future jobs trends, avoiding job search mistakes, and many dislocated worker workshops and offerings.

CORD Newsletter - January 2011

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes career change success stories plus information on spring E-Hub sessions and many Dislocated Worker workshops and offerings.

CORD Newsletter - December 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes several career change success stories plus an abundance of helpful classes and workshops.

CORD Newsletter - November 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on Father, Son Follow Same Path to Re-Employment; Short-Term Training Leads to Job; Job Search Information; and Helpful Classes/Workshops.

CORD Newsletter - October 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on Life Changing Choice Not Easy, Internet Job Search Can Be Effective, Helpful Classes/Workshops.

CORD Newsletter - September 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on E-Hub Classes, Industry Growth Projections, Think Like a Hiring Manager, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.

CORD Newsletter - August 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on OJT Training Funds, Jobs of Now & Future, E-Hub Coming This Fall, How to Best Survive a Layoff, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.

CORD Newsletter - July 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on Career Trends, Cover Letters, Wisconsin Job Trends, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.

CORD Newsletter - June 2010

A monthly newsletter designed to assist dislocated auto workers - this issue includes articles on Hardships into Victories, Personal Values Employers Seek, Paying Bills When There's No Paycheck, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.

CORD Newsletter - May 2010

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - April 2010

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - March 2010

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - February 2010

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - January 2010

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - December 2009

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - November 2009

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - October 2009

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - May 2009

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - April 2009

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

CORD Newsletter - March 2009

This is a monthly newsletter intended to assist dislocated auto workers.

AWARE Newsletter

This is a monthly newsletter that is intended for auto-related workers who have lost their jobs.