The Virtual Job Center has compiled the following news stories related to the workforce in Wisconsin. Stories are gathered from a variety of sources and are intended for informational purposes only.
6 Job Search Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
Six job-hunting mistakes frequently made during a recession.
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Grants Hoped to Help Job Training |
| Thursday, February 04, 2010 |
Those affected by the GM shutdown will get more funds in Rock County. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $2.3 million National Emergency Grant supplemental award to continue to provide services to about 1,400 workers affected by layoffs in the automotive industry of Rock County.
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4 Common Job Hunt Dilemmas Solved |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
Overcoming unemployment during a job market drought can present quite the dilemma, all on its own. It can be particularly problematic, however, for job seekers without a college degree or with a questionable work history. . .
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Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
From the perspective of an annual survey commissioned by staffing firm Manpower, the top ten hardest white and blue collar jobs to fill in today's tough economy...
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Beloit Program Trains Young Workers for Green Jobs |
| Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
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President Barack Obama promised green jobs to be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and those federal stimulus dollars are the focus of a new program in Beloit that's putting young people to work and saving energy.
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Green Jobs in Beloit |
| Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
Channel 27 WKOW video features how stimulus dollars are helping Beloit youth and homeowners. The program currently employs 25 workers as trained Energy Advocates in five communities across the state, offering energy audits to interested homeowners.
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Notice of the new Minimum Wage Rates |
| Thursday, July 09, 2009 |
New Minimum Wage Rates now in Effect
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Which Jobs are Safest in Tough Economy? |
| Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
In an uncertain economy, workers face uncertainty in their jobs. Of course, that depends on their chosen career path: Some jobs seem to be more recession-proof than others.
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Rock County Gets More Dollars for Dislocated Workers |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
Rock County gets $2.2 million more to help dislocated workers.
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State Web Site Promotes Stimulus Accountability |
| Monday, June 15, 2009 |
A new state Web site is designed to promote accountability and transparency in how the state is using billions of dollars in federal stimulus money.
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Obama promises more than 600,000 jobs |
| Monday, June 08, 2009 |
This news article goes into what the $787 billion dollar stimulus was designed for and also gives an update on its progress.
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GM Closure and Layoff Articles |
| Friday, January 02, 2009 |
This contains the most recent articles about the GM layoff and closure.
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Extended Hours for Unemployment Insurance Call Center |
| Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
Due to the high volume of claims and calls, the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division has extended its hours to try and assist more claimants.
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Government Economic Recovery Website |
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 |
Information on Economic Recovery for individuals and businesses.
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Job Center Awards Employer |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 |
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Job Center awards employer, commemorates deaf awareness week
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Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Situation |
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Situation for August 2007
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Wisconsin's Anti-Tobacco Campaign Smokes the Competition |
| Tuesday, March 06, 2007 |
The Department's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program was a big winner at the 60th Annual Addy Awards of the Madison Advertising Federation on February 17th, ending the night with eight separate awards for its advertising and marketing work.
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