Governor Evers Announces Investment in Workforce Development

Thursday, July 15th, 2021 -- 10:00 AM

(WBAY) Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers visited Titletown Tech Wednesday to discuss what he calls a “groundbreaking $130 million investment in workforce solutions.”

The governor’s administration says funds will be invested into the workforce through three programs. The governor says the goal is to address the state’s post-COVID-19 workforce needs in filling job openings and getting people trained in the workforce.

$100 million will go to the Workforce Innovation grant program to encourage regions and communities to develop leading-edge, long-term solutions to the workforce challenges the state faces in the wake of COVID-19.

$20 million will go toward the Worker Advancement Initiative, which will offer subsidized employment and skills training opportunities with local employers to unemployed individuals.

And $10 million will go toward a Worker Connection Program which will provide workforce career coaches who will connect with individuals attempting to re-engage in the workforce post-pandemic.

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