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Waupaca County
Division of Economic & Employment Support

(715) 258-6368
Fax (715) 258-6339
wcdhhs@waupaca.wi.us

CareerPros
Adult Services for Waupaca County Residents

WIA/WAA Adult Program (715) 258-9844
Dislocated Worker Program (920) 997-3273 ext. 465

CareerPros is a private, non-profit corporation, comprised of workforce leaders who are in the business of creating solutions to workforce challenges brought about by an ever-changing economy. CareerPros provides services to the labor market, creating workforce solutions manifested by jobs and workers who do not match.

CESA 5
Youth Projects

(715) 345-6505

 CESA 5 Youth Projects Office is located in Stevens Point, WI and provides many activities related to career preparation. The program provides a variety of opportunities for employment and training for low income youth ages 14-21, including tutoring, career awareness, employment and life skills.

Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR)

Phone:(920) 424-2250
Fax: (920) 424-2073
TDD: (920) 832-2756

The Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a Federal/State program designed to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain, maintain or improve employment.  We are Wisconsin's primary provider of employment services to people with disabilities.

Equal Rights Division

Civil Rights: (920) 832-5302
   Labor Standards:
   (920) 832-5301
   Fax: (920) 832-5296

 The State of Wisconsin Equal Rights Division provides information on and law enforcement of laws dealing with discrimination, the WI family & medical leave act, hours of work & overtime, child labor, minimum wage, wage payment & collection, business closing & mass layoff, records open to employees, and various other labor laws.  Please call ahead to make an appointment.

Fox Valley Workforce
Development Board

(920) 720-5600

The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Inc. is the Administrative Agency of employment and training funds for a seven county area.  The Board, as an innovative leader, serves our communities by providing individuals opportunity to seek their fullest potential while affording businesses the opportunity to recruit the highest quality workers.

Goodwill Industries
of North Central Wisconsin

(920) 997-3272
extension 233

Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Inc. annually helps over 3,500 people of all ages with barriers to employment and full inclusion in community life through 23 different programs and services.  More than 80% of our total operating revenue is generated by our 16 retail stores/donation centers where quality new and donated clothing and household items are sold. Goodwill also believes in giving back to the community through collaborating with other human service agencies, so together we can serve more people and be better financial stewards of our community's trust and resources.

Experience Works
(formerly Green Thumb)

(920) 997-3272
extension 480

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Experience Works is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping senior citizens find work since 1965. If you are 55 years of age or older, and are looking for employment or thinking of re-entering the workforce, even on a part-time basis, Green Thumb has a wide variety of services to offer you! Contact their office today!

Job Service

Phone: (715) 258-9338
Fax: (715) 258-6997
Jerry Disterhaft Job Service Representative
disteg@dwd.state.wi.us

 The mission of the Job Service Bureau is to ensure that high quality public labor exchange and targeted program services are made easily available to all job seekers and employers in Wisconsin. In short, Job Service provides a wide variety of services and assistance to help bridge the gap between employers and workers. Job Service serves Job Seekers, Employers, Military Veterans, UI Claimants, Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers, and targeted groups via contract, grant and agreement.

Wisconsin Conservation Corps

Phone: (920) 832-1750
Fax: (920) 832-5296

The Wisconsin Conservation Corps (WCC) is a state agency that employs young adults who are interested in finding a new career opportunity.  WCC crew members build trails, improve parks, plant trees and complete light construction projects.  As a crew member, you will work 40 hours per week, learn many new skills, and have experiences that will reward you for a lifetime. In addition to your paycheck, after one year you will earn a $7,325 tuition scholarship.  You will also receive help planning your career and exploring different occupations. If you are a Wisconsin resident, 18 to 25 years old, unemployed or working less than 16 hours per week, you can join the Wisconsin Conservation Corps!

Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc

Staff is available at Waupaca Job Center Thursday and Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Phone: 1-888-206-0246 (Thursday & Friday)
  1-800-749-KIDS (Monday – Wednesday)

E-mail:  ccrrwaupaca@hotmail.com

Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc. is a nonprofit agency serving Calumet, Outagamie and Waupaca counties.  Child Care Resource & Referral provides comprehensive child care services to increase community awareness and to enhance the quality and availability of child care including: 1) Parent Referrals to regulated child care programs, 2) Family Child Care and Group Center: Business start-up, technical assistance, workshops, in-services, resource center, 3) Child Care Job Line: Voice mailbox advertising child care careers, 4) Room to Grow: Enhancing early childhood environments, 5) Helping Hands: Early childhood substitute teacher program, 6) Employer Assistance: Addressing work/life issues, 7) Catch the Spirit of Inclusion, Special needs services.

CAP Services' Skills
Enhancement Program

Staff is available at Waupaca Job Center
Monday & Friday- (715) 258-9844
T, W & Th (715) 258-9575 ext. 216