As teens prepare to enter the workforce for the summer months, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has planned a “Welcome to the Workforce” outreach initiative in April and May aimed at students, parents, and employers.
This effort to educate these groups on their rights and responsibilities comes as Gov. Tony Evers has declared April “Welcome to the Workforce Month” with a proclamation marking key historical achievements in regulating child labor.
As part of the initiative, DWD will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 16, from 2–3 p.m. featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and DWD’s Equal Rights and Youth Apprenticeship programs. The event is free and open to the public. Register here.
Throughout April and May, DWD is partnering with community stakeholders and the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Consortia for nine job fairs and events in Monroe, Green Bay, Evansville, Turtle Lake, Janesville, West Salem, Melrose, Gillett, and Tomahawk.
The Welcome to the Workforce webinar and stakeholder events will feature topics like getting a job and securing a work permit, worker rights, employer responsibilities, career pathways, and youth apprenticeship opportunities. The sessions also will touch on ensuring safety at work and keeping school a priority when classes are in session.
