Governor's Council on Workforce Investment

This council is the federally-mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the governor in developing innovative and dynamic approaches to develop Wisconsin's workforce.

The Council is charged with aiding Wisconsin employers in finding the workers they need and providing resources to enable workers to access training for in-demand careers with the ultimate goal of moving Wisconsin's economy forward.

Governor's Council on Workforce Investment Members
Governor's Council on Workforce Investment Members

Members include a majority of business leaders, as well as state legislators and local elected officials, representatives from educational institutions, community-based organizations, and labor representatives from throughout the state.

The members of the Council on Workforce Investment work closely with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to craft a comprehensive workforce development strategy that:

  • Anticipates employer labor needs while building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce.
  • Supports the development of a highly-skilled labor force.
  • Empowers individuals to pursue and retain good paying careers.

Achieving Governor Evers' vision for workforce development requires collaboration between DWD, state agencies, economic development entities, workforce development organizations, and educational institutions to support a robust pipeline that will support private-sector job creators.

The Council also leverages the strong, pre-existing partnerships within Wisconsin's workforce development system to lay the foundation for continuing enhancements benefiting Wisconsin businesses and workers.

More Information on Council Meetings

Focus Areas

Education Focus Area

Reinvigorate Wisconsin's culture and value of education and innovation to fuel ideas, businesses, people, and the next generation for future economic well-being and ensure that individuals from all backgrounds have access to the education, training, and support they need to achieve their full potential.

Employers Focus Area

Engage all employers to drive, build, and utilize Wisconsin's workforce development system.

Workforce Focus Area

Increase Wisconsin's workforce participation by promoting infrastructure to improve access to job opportunities, incentivize workforce participation, and by improving the sustainability of work for individuals and families.

Organization and Resource Alignment Focus Area

Advocate for resource alignment to maximize return on investment and use data for continuous improvement of the workforce system.

Governor's Council on Workforce Investment Members

Education Committee

This committee is responsible for Focus Area 1 - Education in the 2022-2026 CWI Strategic Plan with the goal to reinvigorate Wisconsin's culture and value of education and innovation to fuel ideas, businesses, people, and the next generation for future economic well-being and ensure that individuals from all backgrounds have access to the education, training, and support they need to achieve their full potential. As part of their goal, this committee will focus on initiatives related to career pathways, early childhood education, and entrepreneurship.

Education Committee
Governor's Council on Workforce Investment Members

Employer Committee

This committee is responsible for Focus Area 2 - Employers in the 2022-2026 CWI Strategic Plan with the goal to engage all employers to drive, build, and utilize Wisconsin's workforce development system. To advance this goal, the committee's efforts will be centered around work-based learning and employer engagement with the workforce system.

Employer Committee
Governor's Council on Workforce Investment Members

Workforce Committee

This committee is responsible for Focus Area #3 - Workforce in the 2022 - 2026 CWI Strategic Plan with the goal to increase Wisconsin's workforce participation by promoting infrastructure to improve access to job opportunities, incentivize workforce participation, and by improving sustainability of work for individuals and families.

Focus Area 3 - Workforce with the goal to increase Wisconsin's workforce participation by promoting infrastructure to improve access to job opportunities, incentivize workforce participation, and by improving sustainability of work for individuals and families.

Workforce Committee
Governor's Council on Workforce Investment Members

WIOA Governance & Resource Alignment Committee

To assist the Governor in carrying out his or her statutory requirements in compliance with the Federal WIOA guidelines, as listed in 20 C.F.R. § 679.130. In addition, this committee will also oversee the objectives for Focus Area #4 - Organization & Resource Alignment with the goal to advocate for resource alignment to maximize return on investment and use data for continuous improvement of the workforce system.

Focus Area 4 - Organization & Resource Alignment with the goal to advocate for resource alignment to maximize return on investment and use data for continuous improvement of the workforce system.

WIOA Governance & Resource Alignment Committee