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  John Dipko
  
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  Dick Jones
  
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  Dennis Spurlin
  
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  Tristan Cook

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Madison, WI 53707-7946

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DWD News Releases - 2012

May

• DWD Secretary Newson: Actual Jobs Data Reported by Wisconsin Employers Show State Added Over 23,300 Jobs in 2011  5/16
• Workforce Development, Tourism Officials Deliver Message of Job Creation, Stronger Economic Outlook to Northern Wisconsin  5/11
• Lt. Governor Kleefisch, DWD Secretary Newson Welcome Job Seekers, Employers to Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo  5/10
• Secretary Newson: 1,000 Job Seekers Registered for Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo Thursday at State Fair Park  5/8
• DWD Secretary Newson: Overpayment Recoveries Surge as Walker Administration Boosts Program Integrity in UI System  5/7
• Governor Walker Proclaims Manufacturing Awareness Week to Highlight Critical Role of Manufacturing in Wisconsin's Economy: News Release and Proclamation  5/7
• DWD Secretary Newson: Number of Work-Ready Job Seekers Registered for Manufacturing Career Expo Hits 700 and Counting  5/4
• Department of Workforce Development Joins other Agencies at Manufacturing Conference to Support Vital Industry Sector  5/4

April

• Secretary Newson: Wisconsin Moving Forward Under Governor Walker’s Leadership; Employers Optimistic, Ready to Hire  4/26
• March Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced  4/25
• Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Key Members of Governor Walker’s Leadership Team Meet Oshkosh Area Veterans, Cite Governor’s Record, Commitment  4/24
• DWD Secretary Newson: Companies Lining Up for W3 Program  4/24
• Secretary Newson: Over 50 Employers Registered for Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo on May 10 at State Fair Park  4/23
• Governor's Task Force on Minority Unemployment to Meet, Develop Plan to Boost Employment in Milwaukee Area  4/23
• DWD Secretary Newson: Governor Walker Invests $422,000 to Provide Milwaukee-Area Youths with Summer Work Experience  4/19
• Wisconsin March Unemployment Rate Declines To 6.8 Percent  4/19
• Secretary Newson Announces $579,000 Grant to Empower Workers, Provide Career Pathways & Bridges to Better Jobs  4/19
• Secretary Newson: Under Governor's Leadership, Wisconsin Consortium Shifts to High Gear in Filling Trucking Industry Jobs  4/18
• Job Seekers, Register for Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo Now!  4/18
• DWD Secretary Newson: Governor Works with Legislature to Further Strengthen State Worker's Compensation Program  4/17
• DWD Secretary Newson to Milwaukee Area Manufacturers: Don’t Miss Premier Employer Recruitment Opportunity  4/17
• Secretary Newson announces dramatic increase in job orders posted by employers on www.JobCenterofWisconsin.com  4/9
• Secretary Newson Announces Launch of W3 Website to Link UI Claimants with Skills Training  4/9
• Secretary Newson Announces Members of Minority Unemployment Task Force Focused on Improving Job Opportunities in Milwaukee County  4/5
• Improvement in Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Brings Change to Federal Extended Benefits Program Eligibility  4/5

March

• Sec. Newson Announces Plans for Major Career Expo to Link Milwaukee-area Manufacturers with Work-Ready Job Seekers  3/30
• Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 4: Tax Foundation Recognizes Wisconsin's Improved Business Climate  3/29
• February Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced  3/28
• Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 3: JobCenterofWisconsin.com  3/28
• Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 2: Employers Believe Wisconsin Is Open For Business  3/27
• Wisconsin's Economy is Turning Around Part 1: Unemployment Insurance Claims Dropping  3/26
• Sec. Newson Announces Creation of Minority Unemployment Task Force to Focus on Improving Opportunity in Milwaukee County  3/23
• Wisconsin February Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.9 Percent  3/22
• Secretary Newson Congratulates 14 Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award Winners for 2011  3/21
• New Philadelphia Fed Report Forecasts Solid Economic Growth in Wisconsin Over Next Six Months  3/21
• Governor Walker's Team Urges Veterans, Guard/Reserve Members, Military Spouses to Pre-register Today for Virtual Career Fair Thursday  3/19
• DWD Secretary Newson: Stick with Big-Picture Statistics for Big Picture on Wisconsin Jobs in 2011  3/16
• Governor Walker Makes Appointments to College and Workforce Readiness Council  3/15
• January Local Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced  3/14
• Secretary Newson: Rep. Barca Distorts Jobs Picture  3/13
• Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on Wisconsin Wins Legislation  3/12
• Governor Walker Signs Wisconsin Wins Legislation  3/12
• Under Governor Walker’s Leadership, Veterans in Search of Work are Connecting with Wisconsin Employers Ready to Hire  3/9
• Bipartisan and Pro-jobs  3/8
• Wisconsin January Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.9 Percent  3/8
• Secretary Newson promotes Governor Walker's "Wisconsin Working" plan to Milwaukee business owners  3/8
• DWD Secretary Newson Meets with U.S. Dept. of Labor Officials, Seeks Funds, Flexibility to Address Black Male Unemployment  3/1

February

• Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on Bureau of Labor Statistics' Report Showing Improvement in State's Average Annual Unemployment Rate  2/29
• Governor Walker Declares Year of the Veteran and Signs Pro-Veteran Bill into Law  2/29
• DWD Sec. Newson Joins Governor Walker in Welcoming Tim Sullivan as Special Consultant  2/16
• DWD Sec. Newson Highlights Governor Walker’s Vision for Next Generation of Workers During Visit with School-to-Work Leaders  2/16
• Lt. Governor Kleefisch, Secretary Newson, Other Cabinet Members Deliver Governor Walker’s Message on Jobs to Janesville Area Veterans  2/10
• Mercury Marine, Great Workforce Partner, Has Hired Over 230 Workers with Help from DWD Job Service, Local Job Center  2/07
• Secretary Newson Highlights Governor Walker’s ‘Wisconsin Working’ Initiative to Improve Wisconsin Business Climate  2/3
• Secretary Newson Congratulates Graduates of Advanced Manufacturing Training Program Developed to Prepare Them for Jobs at Milwaukee Gear  2/3

January

• Secretary Newson: Governor Walker's 'Wisconsin Working' Plan Focuses on Preparing Next Generation of Skilled Labor  1/31
• Secretary Newson Highlights Success in Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Employment Opportunities  1/30
• Secretary Newson Tours Generac Power Systems, Meets Students Enrolled in Second Chance Partners for Education Program  1/26
• Unemployment Rates Drop or Hold Steady in Nine Metro Areas  1/25
• Welder-Fabricator Apprenticeship Program Introduced at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College  1/25
• Wisconsin State Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.1 Percent  1/19
• Unemployment Insurance 2011 Tax Statements Available Online  1/18
• Governor Walker Creates College and Workforce Readiness Council: News Release and Executive Order #56  1/13
• Secretary Newson Highlights Governor Walker's 'Wisconsin Working' Initiative to Connect Jobseekers with Jobs  1/12
• Lt. Gov. Kleefisch, Secretary Newson highlight Governor Walker's 'Wisconsin Working' Plan to Move Wisconsin Economy Forward  1/12
• Governor Walker Encourages Nominations for Job Creators that Support the National Guard and Reserves  1/11
• Governor Walker Introduces Initial Phase of "Wisconsin Working" Plan  1/09
• Nominations sought for Corporate Safety Awards  1/05

2011 News Release Archive