EMPOWER Your Career
Your Next Career Starts Here
At Western Wisconsin Works, we provide the resources and support you need to succeed in today’s job market. Whether you’re looking for your first job or aiming to advance your career, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Resources
The U.S. Department of Labor has implemented priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses in all employment, training, and placement services in any workforce preparation program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces or are an eligible spouse, please let us know.
Career Planning & Programs
We help people find jobs. Find the right opportunity.
Western Wisconsin Works is your one-stop career center and a proud partner of the American Job Center network. All services are free.
Local Career Coaching
Receive personalized guidance from our expert career coaches to help you achieve your professional goals and remove barriers to working.
If you are pursuing training or actively job searching, some of these programs can provide assistance with transportation, childcare, relocation costs, tuition or training cost assistance, work experience, on-the-job-training, and more.
Click on any of these links for more information:
Western Wisconsin Job Center
2615 East Ward Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
Job Service is a value added partner to the Wisconsin Workforce Development system. We provide labor exchange services to businesses and job seekers, through the many Job Centers located throughout Wisconsin and also through the Job Center of Wisconsin employment website. Local Job Service staff are available to assist by providing the following information and services:
- RJob application assistance
- RIndividual and group career exploration
- RJob seeker resource room with computer access and staff assistance available
- RLabor market information and resources for employers and job seekers
- RWorkshops to assist job seekers with resumes, interview techniques, and other work search skills
- RRe-employment services to unemployment insurance claimants
- RTechnical assistance and iaison services to employers in recruitment and workforce retention planning
In addition to the services above, Job Service staff can provide details and assistance with the following State and Federal programs. These Federal and State programs are available to assist jobseekers as well as to support employers. Click on any of the links below:
- Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) Program – Available Services
- UI Re-Employment Services What it is and how it works.
- Wisconsin Works (W2) and related Programs
- FSET (Food Share Employment Training)
Job Fairs and Events
Receive personalized guidance from our expert career coaches to help you achieve your professional goals.
Career Exploration Tools
- ACT WorkKeys – Career Readiness >>
Nationally recognized solutions for identifying, certifying, and strengthening core workplace skills - Internships >>
an important way for a student to connect with employers as they train and learn in an interested field. Students advance their skills by setting goals, developing soft skills, and practicing a successful interview - Youth training programs >>
eligible students or youth with barriers to assist with high school completion or post-secondary options. - Youth Apprenticeship >>
provides hands on skills, while completing courses that pertain to career field - Academic Career Planning>>
is a part of the curriculum in Wisconsin public schools, exposing students to careers and education so they can make informed decisions about post-secondary options. - Career & Technical Education >>
options are available at schools throughout Wisconsin to prepare students for post-secondary education and career success - Youth Work Permits >>
requirements allow minors to work and are issued at various locations throughout the state.