Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
Western WI WDB, Inc. is sunsetting it's operations 8/31/2026. Workforce Connections is the new service provider for WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth (E3 Works), Rapid Response, Business Services, and One-stop Operator. For inquiries in regard to those programs, please visit www.workforceconnections.org or call (608)789-5620.
About
The Western Wisconsin WDB is a 501(c)(3) formed in 2000 under the Workforce Investment Act, which in 2014 was replaced by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Wisconsin is divided into 11 workforce development boards. We are WDA 9, which includes Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties.
Wisconsin's WDAs
Vision
A region where business workforce needs are met and all individuals who want to work have self-sustaining employment.
Mission
To develop demand-driven and innovative workforce strategies that cultivate a skilled and competitive workforce that meets the needs of employers in our region.
Values Statement
The Western Wisconsin WDB is committed to collaboration through strategic partnerships that share our values of honesty, integrity, innovation, accountability, and transparency.