Employment and Training

In addition to the employment resources listed in the prior page, various organizations help recruit and screen qualified employees. Some provide cost savings and assistance in employee training.

Career Services - UW-La Crosse
Identify permanent employees or student interns for special projects for your business by using the Career Services Office at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.  For more information about employer services, contact (608) 785-8514 or try www.uwlax.edu/CareerServices/.

Division of Work Force Solutions
Employment & Training (DET) develops and maintains employment-focused programs that enable employers to hire and retain the workforce they need and that provide individuals and families with services that enable them to achieve financial well-being as members of Wisconsin's workforce. It delivers services through public-private partnerships and a statewide network of Job Centers. (608) 266-3131 or visit www.dwd.state.wi.us/dws/division.htm.

Experience Works
A national non-profit organization which provides older and disadvantaged individuals with opportunities to learn, work and serve others. Call (608) 789-5623 or try www.experienceworks.org.

Job Center
Try out the JobNet, a self-service computer aided system that job seekers can easily use to quickly find available job openings.  This service lists your job openings, and has unique customized services including, on-site recruiting facilities, tie-in advertising and screening services.  There is also rapid, national exposure for your job listing through America’s Job Bank.  They can also help you to better understand your labor market.  JobNet is Wisconsin’s single-largest source for job applicants.  Call Job Center of La Crosse Help Desk at (608) 789-5627 or try  www.dwd.state.wi.us/jobnet/mapwi.htm.

Job Coaches
Job Coaches supervise disabled workers and provide on-going training, quality control and support at the place of employment.  Contact the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (608) 785-9500.
At Riverfront, call (608) 784-9450.

La Crosse Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, Inc.
Assists the refugee community in the La Crosse area in reaching economic and emotional self-sufficiency.  Employment related services include, but are not limited to:  job development, placement, follow-up, and pre-employment training, call (608) 781-5744.

On The Job Training
For DVR-eligible employees, employer may be partially reimbursed by DVR during orientation period.  Contact the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at (608) 785-9510.

Opportunity Center
Offer workshops, career exploration and information about post-secondary education, (608) 785-9436 or visit www.westerntc.edu/currentstudents/academic_services.asp#Opportunity.

ORC Industries (La Crosse & Arcadia)
Serves individuals with disabilities.  Employment opportunities through government and private production contracts.  Vocational rehabilitation programming offered including: work activity and work services programming, vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, supported employment and placement services. Call  (608) 781-7727 (La Crosse), (608) 323-2101 (Arcadia), (608) 634-6066 (Westby) or visit www.orcind.com.

Workforce Connections Inc. (formerly Private Industry Council)
Coordinates the delivery of workforce investment activities at the state and local levels to individuals who need those services, such as: job seekers, dislocated workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers.  For more information, call (608) 789-5620 or visit  www.workforceconnections.org

Western Technical College - Cooperative Education/Internship
Provides the qualified student in the Business or Industrial Technologies divisions with part- or full-time work experience related to the area of his or her academic program while still enrolled.  Offers business and industry an effective way to prescreen and recruit future full-time employees less expensively than traditional methods, (608) 785-9440.

Western Technical College - Student Employment Services
Provides employers with a place to advertise full-time, part-time, summer and temporary job openings for students and graduates.  Referral of candidates with training eliminates costly on-the-job training.  On-campus interviewing, employer contact day, and graduate registration information is available, (608) 785-9440 or visit www.westerntc.edu.