"Platform to Employment"

Today we take a look into what other Workforce Development Professionals are doing across this great country- Connecticut specifically. Watch the video below- the whole thing- and feel free to leave a comment based upon your feelings on the program. These individuals share their own personal stories of what it is like in today's world, and it appears that there might just be some light at the end of the tunnel.

Before you watch the video- give this a brief thought. This picture represents what a typical job searcher may see while browsing job postings in today's economy. This is real life for millions of Americans and what you see below suggests that those who are unemployed, through no fault of their own, may be discriminated against because of their work situation. Is this fair?

Meet the new underclass -- the four million Americans who have been unemployed for more than a year. With every additional week out of work, their chances of finding a job dwindle. It turns out that many employers don't want to hire the currently unemployed. Enter Joe Carbone, who is determined to return the American dream to the long-term unemployed in Connecticut. And he's succeeding, one job at a time. How's Carbone doing it?

Made in the USA

Bringing the JOBS back home to the United States

You may or may not have heard the term, "insourcing" before. Read the article below and feel free to discuss your thoughts and/or opinions on the transformation of our jobs back to America. It is a very interesting article!

http://news.yahoo.com/lemming-exodus-manufacturers-look-u-165814959.html;_ylc=X3oDMTNraHJvdjc4BF9TAzc2NjQ4MTEEYWN0A21haWxfY2IEY3QDYQRpbnRsA3VzBGxhbmcDZW4tVVMEcGtnA2U1NjQzMGQzLWY3YzItMzNiOS05ZGE0LWQ1ZDY4M2JlNzY4ZQRzZWMDbWl0X3NoYXJlBHNsawNtYWlsBHRlc3QD;_ylv=3

Getting to work on TIME

Putting the pieces together:

A combination of W.O.W Workforce Development, Inc, WRTP/BIG STEP, Milwaukee Gear and Waukesha County Technical College worked together for one common cause: to create jobs. On February 3, 2012- 15 individuals graduated from the interconnected program with a certificate in Entry Level Manufacturing Skills- CNC Certificate Training Program. These individuals, who come from all different aspects of life and socio-economic statuses, represent success to the fullest extent. This is the main goal of the TIME grant- to create a skillset in our workforce that enables those individuals longevity in their current position as well as assuring for their future employment. Congratulations to those graduates and we wish them nothing but success moving forward.

http://www.biztimes.com/manufacturingweekly/2012/2/6/w-o-w-grant-to-train-550-new-workers

http://wrtp.org/index.php

http://wfdc.org/

http://wctc.edu/

Manufacturing is the backbone of Southeastern Wisconsin and it is our duty to create a workforce that other's envy. There is too much negativity in the papers and news about the city of Milwaukee and surrounding areas; all this crime, poverty, segregation, etc. We need to turn this unconstructive view into a positive one. Let's make Southeastern Wisconsin a place where people and businesses want to come and grow. Let's make Wisconsin a state that represents success- where people are working together and making things happen. It is time for a new era in SE Wisconsin, a positive, energy driven era where the workforce is skilled and the work is stable. It is time to take advantage of what we have right in front of us!

All companies, big or small, can benefit from the TIME grant. Get in touch with us today by calling 262.695.7894!

OPPORTUNITY HAS KNOCKED, WILL YOU ANSWER THE DOOR?