The Council shall, under the guidance of the Chair, form working groups on an as-needed basis to formalize a structure for council members and stakeholders in Wisconsin's workforce and talent development system to actively participate in the maintenance, support and refinement of the system's activities.
This group will focus on Priorities I and III of the Strategic Plan, and will cover issues including but not limited to: apprenticeship (RAs, YAs); WI Fast Forward; Internships; Career Pathways; industry specific training needs (e.g., healthcare, child care, IT).
Employment Training Infrastructure Membership List
Employment Training Infrastructure Meeting Schedule and Archive
This group will focus on Priorities II, IV, and V of the Strategic Plan, and will address removing barriers; improving economic infrastructure (e.g., child care, transportation, health care), and attracting and retaining workers in Wisconsin.
Growing Workforce Opportunities Membership List
Growing Workforce Opportunities Meeting Schedule and Archive
This group will assist the Governor in carrying out his federally-mandated WIOA responsibilities while ensuring ongoing alignment of resources across sectors.
WIOA Compliance and Resource Alignment Membership List
WIOA Compliance and Resource Meeting Schedule and Archive
The Executive Committee is a standing committee comprised of CWI officers and committee chairs. Its purpose is to oversee working committee and task force outcomes to ensure alignment across state strategies, local program coordination, and the effective use of resources.
Membership | Meeting schedule and archive
The following are no longer standing committees. These materials are retained for reference purposes.
The Partnership Development Committee is a CWI working committee new in 2017. The Partnership Development Committee assists in driving initiatives that ensure the building of workforce development systems that meet the needs of both job seekers of any age and ability and employers throughout Wisconsin.
The Resource Alignment Committee is a CWI working committee new in 2017. The Resource Alignment Committee is creating an alignment of resources for innovative workforce and educational partnerships to assist in the development of game-changing reforms for the skills required in high-demand fields.
The Strategic Initiatives Committee is a CWI working committee new in 2017. The Strategic Initiatives Committee provides oversight and management expertise on the state's strategic plan, develops and expands strategies for partnerships in in-demand sectors and occupations, and suggests and reviews strategies to enhance Wisconsin's various workforce systems.
The Task Force on Minority Unemployment is charged with coordinating efforts across agencies and programs with the ultimate goal of reducing minority unemployment in the Milwaukee area.
The WIOA Committee is a CWI working committee new in 2017. The WIOA Committee assists the Governor in carrying out his statutory requirements in compliance with federal WIOA guidelines, as listed in 20 CFR § 679.130.
The Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Committee provides advice and counsel to state agencies, educational institutions, and the Wisconsin Legislature on matters related to agricultural education and workforce development. In addition the committee helps attract, develop and retain the superior workforce required to grow Wisconsin’s production agriculture, agribusiness, food and natural resource sectors.
Governor's Council on Workforce Investment | WI Dept. of Workforce Development | 201 E. Washington Ave. | Madison, WI 53702
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An Advisory Council to Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Workforce Development
