Education and Training Services

Education and training has been shown to increase the earnings of workers, whether it be an industry-recognized credential, associate’s degree, some college, or a bachelor’s degree.  Below are education and training resources that range from acquiring a high school diploma to obtaining a university degree.

For those who did not complete high school, a General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) may be required by employers. https://dpi.wi.gov/ged

Youth Apprenticeship gives high school students an opportunity for work experience in conjunction with classroom instruction. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/youthapprenticeship/

Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training. https://milwaukee.jobcorps.gov/

The Wisconsin Challenge Academy is an alternative education program designed to reclaim the lives of at-risk youth and produce graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults. https://www.challengeacademy.org/

Registered Apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training and specialized classroom training. There are over 250 apprenticed occupations.https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/individuals.htm

Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/training/schools.htm

Dislocated Worker Programs help both workers and employers when staff reductions, business closings and mass layoffs occur. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/dislocated_worker_program.htm