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(On the campus of Western Technical College)
220 S. Main Street
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6450
(608) 637-6451 (fax)
Hours:
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Also By Appointment
Western Wisconsin Job Centers - the one stop for all of your human resource or job seeking needs.
Stop in and receive assistance for all your employment and training needs. This is your one-stop shop. If you would like to apply for services beyond what is available in self-service, let the help desk staff know. They will give you a "Wisconsin Job Center Request For Services" form to fill out. This will help staff to assess your needs so they can refer you to resources and /or agencies that may be able to help.
Check out our workshops or employer sessions, offered at no cost to you for both Job Seekers and Employers.
The Western Wisconsin Job Center Partners are working with the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board to provide a system of services for use by all businesses and job seekers!
The Vernon County Job Fair is Thursday, March 27, 2008. Click here to learn more.
Calendar/Workshop Schedule - All Workshops at No Cost to You!
The Disability Navigator will help guide disabled individuals through programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Social Security, disability and blindness benefits and other work programs.
View this month's Workshop Calendar for further information |
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Employer Showcases
Employer Web Sites
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Applications
Special Populations Assistance
Services for Businesses
Technology Careers
Tech Career Compass is a website that will enable you to explore the industry's defined specifications for over 100 job areas in the information technology field. |
HotJobs: Post jobs on a site that lists openings for technical and "high-tech" jobs. Resumes may be posted on the internet at this site.
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Typing Tutor
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Mr. Kent is a free online typing test to test your speed and accuracy with various testing areas available. Upon completing the free test a certificate of your results will be sent to you via email.
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Temporary Employment Agencies
ABR Employment - 1507 Losey Blvd, La Crosse, 608-782-9700
APAC Customer Services INC- 3201 Hwy 16, La Crosse, 608-779-8500
Bolden, Reginald & Carol - 608-784-9975
Express Personnel Services - 70 Copeland Ave, La Crosse, 608-779-4252
Gemini Employee Leasing- 1501 St Andrew, La Crosse, 796-9131
Kelly Services- 816 2nd Ave S, Onalaska, 608-785-2477
Labor Ready- 2617 George Street, La Crosse, 608-779-4780
Olsten Staffing Services- 1202 State St., Suite B, La Crosse, 608-782-1100
Riverfront Inc- 3000 South Avenue, La Crosse, 608-784-9450
Staffing Network- 707 Gillette, La Crosse, 608-783-9100
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Partner Links
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Services for Job Seekers
| Job Search |
Job Search Assistance & Training Services |
| Monster |
Providing job leads, composing a resume, tips for filling out applications and interviewing skills. |
| CAREER JOURNAL - Executive Jobs |
Access to Education and Training |
| DICE High-Tech Jobs |
Basic skills enhancement, occupational skills training, non-traditional occupations, and on-the-job training. |
| VAULT - Offers employer information |
Assessments |
| IMDIVERSITY |
WISCareers |
| HotJobs |
Careers4Wisconsin |
| America's Career InfoNet |
For more in depth career assessment, see Staff at the Wisconsin Job Center or call
(608) 637-6450. |
| FlipDog |
State and Federal Jobs |
| CareerOneStop |
Current Opportunity Bulletin |
| USAJOBS |
FEDERAL JOB SEARCH |
| Computers/Capabilities |
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE |
| Microsoft tutorials (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) |
FORT MCCOY |
| Internet acces |
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| Word processing computers for resumes, cover letters, etc. |
Referrals |
| Monthly workshops held at no cost to you. "Introduction to the Internet" and "Basics to Computers" are offered. Call (608) 637-6450 to register. |
For case management, financial aid, and specialized services for eligible applicants.
* WIA
* Future Fields
* WETAP (transportation issues)
* Dislocated Workers
* WISE (Wisconsin Senior Employment) |
| Labor Market Information |
Work Permits |
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Starting up a Business?
Virtual Business Incubator |
Department of Commerce |
This website is designed spcifically to assist Wisconsin Entrepreneurs get started planning a business. Provides answers to your questions regarding:
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Insurance
- Business Law
- Marketing
- Statewide Resources
www.vbi.biz
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Information, loans, etc. are offered at this site. You may also call 1-800-435-7287.
Any franchise operating in Wisconsin must register with:
Department of Financial Institutions Securities Division
PO Box 7846
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 261-9555
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Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission
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The Commission was organized in 1964 to provide planning assistance on regional issues, assist local interests in responding to state and federal programs, provide advisory service on regional planning problems, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities, and provide cost shared planning and development assistance to local governments. |
1707 Main St., Suite 240
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9396
Fax: (608) 785-9394
www.mrrpc.com |
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Advanced Manufacturing
According to Career Voyages, a recent study released by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturing Institute, reports that 81% of American manufacturers say their biggest problem is finding qualified workers. If this problem isn't fixed, the report states it will impact our nation's economic well-being.
The Manufacturing Institute recommends that students take math and science courses starting in middle school as manufacturing is technologically driven. Computer programming skills should be studied as well, notes Ron Ross, vice president of employee relations at Battenfeld Gloucester, Gloucester, Mass., due to the importance of computer-aided design, engineering and manufacturing programs (known as CAD/CAE/CAM) in product development and machine tool operation.
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Nontraditional Occupations for Women (NTO)
The U.S. Department of Labor defines a non-traditional occupation for women as one in which less than 25% of those employed in the field are women.
Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women
- A nontraditional occupation for women is one in which women comprise 25 percent or less of total employment.
- Nontraditional occupations span all major occupational groups and provide many employment options for women.
- First, growth in the economy is projected to expand employment in many of these occupations and secondly, there will be strong demand for workers in these fields due to projected retirements or transfers of current workers to other occupations.
- Nontraditional jobs are attractive to women because they generally offer higher entry-level wages and a career ladder with pay between $20 and $30 per hour.
- Here are some examples of nontraditional jobs for women: detectives, architects, chefs, barbers, clergy, computer and office machine repairers, construction and building inspectors, railroad conductors, machinists, truck drivers, fire fighters, aircraft pilots, construction occupations, and small engine mechanics.
- Women continue to make inroads into nontraditional occupations. As more women enter jobs that were once dominated by men, many jobs that were nontraditional for women in the 1980's were no longer nontraditional for women in 2002. Some of these occupations are insurance sales, purchasing managers, photographers, physicians, chemists, postal service mail carriers, lawyers, athletes, and protective service administrators.
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News Media & Government Websites
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