WAUKESHA American JOB CENTER
2607 N. GRANDVIEW BLVD., SUITE 100
WAUKESHA, WI 53188
262-695-7800
LOCATIONS for other Waukesha Job Center PARTNERS
VETERAN SERVICES Waukesha location: 2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 100 (414-250-6502)
DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) Waukesha location: 2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 100 (262-956-6830)
INDEPENDENCE FIRST Waukesha location: 2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 100 (414-731-7834)
FORWARD CAREERS Waukesha location: 2607 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 140 (262-695-7880)
COMMUNITY ACTION COALITION Waukesha location: 2717 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 303 (608-237-1255)
EQUUS FSET (FoodShare, Employment & Training) Waukesha location: 1425 Summit Ave., Suite 100 (262-695-7922)
EQUUS W2 (Wisconsin Works) Waukesha location: 1425 Summit Ave., Suite 104 (1-800-821-4076)
All organizations providing services as part of the American Job Center network are Equal Opportunity Program & Service Providers. If you have a disability and need information in an alternative format, including language assistance or translation, and/or need assistance with this information, please contact us at (262) 695-7800 0r call through WI Relay Service 711.
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS:
2024! ONSITE RECRUITMENT opportunities
at Waukesha Job Center
Employers! to participate in an onsite recruitment,
FIRST Review available dates listed below
choose! click & submit all required reservation information at:
RESERVE ONSITE we will confirm Your Selection within 24 hours
Initiate your NO COST reservation by providing:
NAME: Primary contact name.
EMAIL: Primary contact e-mail.
SUBJECT: Company name and primary contact phone number.
MESSAGE: Choose an AVAILABLE date from Waukesha Job Center list below.
SUBMIT: Click to submit.
NOTE: All onsite time slots are 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
NOTE: Limited to one scheduled reservation per employer.
Reserve from these “Available” ONSITE dates:
04-02-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER Completed with T.J. Maxx
04-04-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER Completed with Kelly Services, Inc.
04-09-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER Completed with Rent-A-Daughter, LLC (Home Care)
04-11-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER Completed with Watco / Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
04-16-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER Completed with Waukesha American Job Center
OPEN HOUSE Event 9am-2pm featuring these four employers:
Ace Precision / Evin at Oconomowoc / Kelly Services / T.J. Maxx
04-18-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [NOT AVAILABLE]
04-23-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [NOT AVAILABLE]
04-25-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [NOT AVAILABLE]
04-30-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER RESERVED for Kirby Built Products
05-02-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER RESERVED for UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Services)
05-07-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER RESERVED for Watco / Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
05-09-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
05-14-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
05-16-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
05-21-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
05-23-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
05-28-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
05-30-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-04-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-06-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-11-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-13-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-18-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-20-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-25-24 Tuesday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
06-27-24 Thursday at WAUKESHA JOB CENTER [Available to reserve your onsite recruitment]
Partner Services for Employers
Apprenticeship: The State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards- Apprenticeship Training Representatives help employers win the war for talent. Apprenticeship is a best practice talent pipeline strategy. Employers gain loyal, safe, committed, highly skilled workers in areas that include construction, financial services, Information Technology, Agriculture and more. Find your local Representative here: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/contacts.htm
This program is provided by the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Economic Development Organizations:
Waukesha Center for Growth: Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. is Waukesha County’s economic development organization. This Organization is focused on generating capital investment, creating jobs and growing Waukesha County’s economic base. To ensure each organization doing business in Waukesha County will reach its fullest potential customers will receive help to grow their businesses. Connect here, for more information: https://www.waukeshagrowth.org/
Economic Development Washington County: EDWC provides and the success we achieve for Washington County can be tied directly to the collaboration and support of our three key entities. Industry veterans, community leaders and business executives work together with the goal of promoting the economic development of Washington County. Connect here, for more information: https://www.edwc.org/
Ozaukee Economic Development: Ozaukee Economic Development can serve as your one stop shop as you look to locate or expand here. Our number one goal is to make the process easy and simple. Connect here, for more information: http://www.ozaukeebusiness.org/
Forward Careers:
Hiring Services Forward Careers, Inc. offers a full range of services to assist businesses and employers with their hiring needs. They support Job Center of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Tech Connect, and WisConnect to post jobs and help with candidate search. Their Business Solutions Team provides businesses and employers with current information on available tax incentives, labor market information, and labor laws. Large job fairs assist with recruitment and hiring. They will work with you to create customized recruitment packages specific to your organizations hiring needs.
Connect here, for more information: https://www.forwardcareers.org/business-services
Training & Retention Services Forward Careers, Inc. offers several training programs and incentives to help local businesses stay competitive in today’s economy. Incumbent Worker Training funds provide both workers and employers with the opportunity to build and maintain a quality workforce. On-the-Job Training funds are available to help offset the cost of training new hires that lack job-critical skills. Business Solutions Representatives will work with you to place job seekers in a work-based learning employment opportunity such as an internship or work experience.
Connect here, for more information: https://www.forwardcareers.org/business-services
Incumbent Worker Training Program: Forward Careers Inc.’s Incumbent Worker Training provides both workers and employers with the opportunity to build and maintain a quality workforce. Incumbent Worker Training can be used to help avert potential layoffs of employees, or to increase the skill level of employees so they can be promoted within the company and create backfill employment opportunities for the employers. To qualify as an incumbent worker, the employee must be employed by your business, be at least 18 years of age, work at least 32 hours per week, earn an hourly wage above the state minimum wage, meet the Fair Labor Standards Act requirement for an employer-employee relationship, have an established employment history with the employer for 6 months or more, and agree to cooperate with the data collection requirements. Connect here, for more information: https://www.forwardcareers.org/business-services
On-the-Job Training Program Forward Careers, Inc.’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to support the business community in their hiring process by assisting with training at reduced costs to the business it is an excellent vehicle for eligible job seekers to build their skills and re-establish their employment status.
OJT funds are used to provide training wage reimbursements to employers who hire job seekers who have the aptitude and ability to do a specific job yet lack previous on-the-job experience in that occupation or industry and will be trained in new areas within that occupation. Reimbursements are designed to help offset the extraordinary costs of training new hires. New Hire Requirements: 18 years of age or older, has the aptitude and ability for the occupation but lacks specific skills for a successful job performance, does not have previous on-the-job experience in that occupation or industry, and will be trained in new areas within that occupation, Currently unemployed or underemployed as determined by the OJT Program Guidelines, Has not received a job offer. Connect here, for more information: https://www.forwardcareers.org/business-services
On-the-Job Training Program for Technology & Related Jobs Through our Department of Labor TechHire Grant, through June 2020, Forward Careers, Inc. has additional OJT funds specifically for individuals between 17 to 29 years of age with a high school diploma or GED seeking technology related positions in the advanced manufacturing, broadband, IT, or healthcare industries. Job Title examples include: Information Technology (IT)
Computer Systems Analyst l Computer Network Support Specialist l Web & Software Developer Healthcare Medical Coding Specialist l Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician l Medical Records & Health Information Technician
Contact Forward Careers Inc. to see if your position qualifies https://www.forwardcareers.org/business-services
Closure & Layoff Services
Rapid Response Program When workers are laid off due to a business closing or mass layoff, a special process referred to as a Rapid Response is used to quickly assess the reemployment needs of affected workers and get information to those workers. The Rapid Response Team will work with the business and any business representatives to determine the best course of action.
Additionally, layoffs that require a Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WBCML) or a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice need to be addressed to the State's Dislocated Worker Unit and the highest official of the municipality. The purpose of the WBCML and WARN is to provide workers with 60 days' notice to help them prepare for the transition between their current employment and new employment.
For an extensive review of the law, please visit: dwd.wisconsin.gov
Workforce Seminars Forward Careers offers a variety of seminars throughout the year on trending workforce topics such as retention issues, human resource strategies, employment laws, and demographic and labor market data trends affecting employment. Click here to visit the schedule https://www.forwardcareers.org/business-services
Labor Market Information: State of Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Developments Office of Economic Advisors has extensive information to help you address your business needs. Reach out to your local labor economist for assistance. Labor Market Economist Tom Walsh- Thomasj.Walsh@dwd.wisconsin.gov
Equus Workforce Services Direct Hire & Temporary Staffing: Companies that require tailored staffing options are increasingly finding value in temporary staffing and direct hiring placement services. Equus will help you fill both short-term and permanent employment needs. Contact Bobby for more information:
Bobby Nash- Robert.nash@equusworks.com
WisConomy: WisConomy offers easy-to-use, online tools that deliver labor market data in new and engaging ways.
The Workforce Resource Network provides links to programs and service throughout the community. Use this site to locate resources targeted to your specific company needs. Connect here: https://theworkforcenetwork.waukeshacounty.gov/
Veterans Local Employer Veterans Representative (LVER) The State of Wisconsin, Office of Veteran’s Employment Services help employers recruit and employ veterans. This is a tremendous opportunity to capture top talent. Contact your local LVER here: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/veterans/vetreps.htm#3
Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington Workforce Development Board The Waukesha Ozaukee Washington Workforce Development Board is a private sector led board that creates an economic vision for the local area and invests in training aligned to that vision. To connect to the Board, click here: www.wowwdb.org.
Wisconsin Technical College System: The Wisconsin Technical College system provides a wide range of programs directly aligned to the needs of local industry and employers. This includes training for groups of employees, career pathways, industry credentials, industry-aligned curriculum, advanced technology training, and internships.
Waukesha County Technical College- https://www.wctc.edu/
Moraine Park Technical College- https://www.morainepark.edu/
Milwaukee Area Technical College- http://www.matc.edu/about/campuses/mequon/index.cfm
