
MADISON — The Governors Council on Workforce Investment has submitted
their budget recommendations to continue improving Wisconsin`s
employment force and spur economic development...
...The list of budget recommendations as stated in the press release :
- Request
an annual GPR allocation of $3.14M for the Department of Public
Instruction to expand a proven youth talent development system statewide
between employers, public agencies, and K12 staff, its students, and
families.
- Support programs to assist students in paying for materials associated with the apprenticeship program.
- Support
flexible job training options along with employment-related support to
maximize efficient use of resources to meet customers` employment needs.
- Direct
DWD to coordinate with the Wisconsin Broadband Office to focus
resources on improving broadband expansion access in rural and
underserved areas of Wisconsin to promote workforce development and
effective labor market participation...
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