Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

WEC Energy Group's Corporate Responsibility Report highlights sustainable progress for an enduring enterprise

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.
  • The report outlines the progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and the company's commitment to the environment and the economies of the areas it serves.
  • The report highlights how WEC Energy Group's investments in sustainable technology — including zero-carbon energy and renewable natural gas — are helping the company meet its aggressive carbon and methane reduction goals.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving nearly 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

Quad Unveils Milwaukee Hub for Talent Sourcing, Skills Training and Community Engagement

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Quad (NYSE: QUAD), a global marketing experience company, hosted the inaugural open house of Quad MKE, its new recruiting and training hub located in Milwaukee’s central city.

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  • Quad (NYSE: QUAD), a global marketing experience company, hosted the inaugural open house of Quad MKE, its new recruiting and training hub located in Milwaukee’s central city.
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    Quad MKE, located in the Century City Tower at 4201 N. 27th Street, became operational earlier this year and is Quad’s first dedicated hub for talent sourcing, skills training and community engagement.
  • "Milwaukee is a source of immense workforce talent, and initiatives such as Quad MKE are connecting this talent to opportunities that are available today."
  • “Quad MKE is proud to be part of this community’s ongoing revitalization efforts,” said Brandon Ramey, Quad MKE Site Director.

COLERIDGE INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED DEMOCRATIZING OUR DATA CHALLENGE WINNERS

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

CHEVY CHASE, Md., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coleridge Initiative, Inc. announced the first-round winners of the Democratizing our Data: A Challenge to Invest in Data and Evidence-based Policy on Tuesday, March 15. The Democratizing our Data Challenge was designed to build on successful investments made by government agencies to collaborate, develop, and scale tools and practices—such as dashboards, reemployment portals, applied data analytics training programs, and data models—in order to have better evidence that informs education and workforce policy.

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  • CHEVY CHASE, Md., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coleridge Initiative, Inc. announced the first-round winners of the Democratizing our Data: A Challenge to Invest in Data and Evidence-based Policy on Tuesday, March 15.
  • "The first round of the data challenge, launched in September, was a huge success and garnered an enormous amount of interest," said Julia Lane, chief scientist of the Coleridge Initiative.
  • Support for the Democratizing our Data Challenge and the Multi-State Data Collaboratives convening is provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ascendium Education Group, Overdeck Family Foundation, and the Walton Family Foundation.
  • The Coleridge Initiative works with government agencies to break down the barriers to accessing confidential data.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development selects eGain for knowledge-powered digital citizen engagement

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain Corporation (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading AI Knowledge platform for customer engagement automation, today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Workplace Development (DWD) has selected eGain to modernize citizen service.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain Corporation (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading AI Knowledge platform for customer engagement automation, today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Workplace Development (DWD) has selected eGain to modernize citizen service.
  • The Wisconsin DWD is responsible for providing services to Wisconsin workers, employers, and jobseekers to meet the states workforce needs.
  • To address their need for enhanced citizen engagement over digital channels, the Department selected eGain for its deep functionality and quick time to value.
  • Digital citizen engagement is a win-win for government agencies and their constituents, said Ashu Roy, eGain CEO.

TEKsystems Joins Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

TEKsystems, a global provider of technology, business and talent solutions for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, today announced its approval as an employer sponsor and related instruction provider under the State of Wisconsins nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program.

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  • TEKsystems, a global provider of technology, business and talent solutions for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, today announced its approval as an employer sponsor and related instruction provider under the State of Wisconsins nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program.
  • Using TEKsystems proven support model, talent advocate managers will guide trainees, providing feedback and coaching from beginning to end of the program.
  • TEKsystems participation in the RA program received valuable support from the MKE Tech Coalition of which it is a member.
  • Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development efficiently delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs now and for the future.

State of Wisconsin Selects Unisys to Provide Cloud-Based Contact Center Solution

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

BLUE BELL, Pa. and MADISON, Wis., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it has signed an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), a new Unisys client, to provide a cloud-based contact center solution that will improve the experience of how citizens interact with government.

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa. and MADISON, Wis., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it has signed an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), a new Unisys client, to provide a cloud-based contact center solution that will improve the experience of how citizens interact with government.
  • The solution better connects citizens to various government programs, including unemployment insurance, employment and training, and worker's compensation.
  • As part of the agreement, Unisys will provide the NICE CXone contact center solution, a leading global cloud customer experience platform.
  • Unisys and other Unisys products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unisys Corporation.

Wisconsin to Launch Virtual Career Center Built on Google Cloud

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

MADISON, Wisc., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced it is launching a Virtual Career Center (VCC), built on Google Cloud.

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  • MADISON, Wisc., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced it is launching a Virtual Career Center (VCC), built on Google Cloud.
  • Wisconsin will become one of the first states in the country to leverage Google Cloud technology to help people get back to work and support economic recovery statewide.
  • Wisconsin's VCC will be powered by a range of Google Cloud technologies -- such as Google Workspace, including Google Meet, that will allow job seekers to schedule video meetings with career coaches, job recruiters, and potential employers.
  • Additionally, the Google Job Search API is an AI-powered job discovery tool, powered by Google Cloud, that will allow jobseekers to explore career opportunities best suited to their skills and interests.

TA Services warehousing facility honored with Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

MANSFIELD, Texas, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The TAServices warehousing facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, was recently honored with the Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award by the Wisconsin Safety Council and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

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  • MANSFIELD, Texas, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The TAServices warehousing facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, was recently honored with the Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award by the Wisconsin Safety Council and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
  • The 185,000-square-foot warehousing facility, operated by GSM Transportation, specializes in storing and handling raw materials and finished goods for a leading industrial manufacturer.
  • TA Services also provides trucking and third-party logistics services at the warehouse.
  • TA Services was one of only 13 companies recognized for this prestigious award at the 77th Wisconsin Safety Council Annual Conference last month.