Wisconsin’s local workforce development boards re-launch the Talent Development Council
Wisconsin’s local workforce development boards re-launch of the Talent Development Council
Josh Morby will lead the newly re-launched Talent Development Council (TDC) in partnership with the 11 CEOs of Wisconsin’s local workforce development boards.
The TDC will serve as the state’s leading convener of Wisconsin’s employers and industry trade associations around workforce development issues.
Connecting employers to the tools and resources available through Wisconsin’s local workforce development board system is an important step in the effort to address Wisconsin’s labor shortage.
While there are no shortage of theories about why employers are struggling to find workers, it’s important to point out that there are several factors contributing to the labor shortage in Wisconsin. Many of these factors are not quick fixes that have an inequitable impact on women as well as black and brown people.
These issues include lack of quality (or even available) childcare and reliable transportation. We’re also seeing more choices for job seekers as many baby boomers choosing not to return to the workforce following the pandemic.
Many employers were in similar situation prior to the pandemic – so even if we go right back to where we were, many employers were still having trouble filling vacancies.
Given the tight labor market, factors like company culture, working conditions and flexibility are becoming more important than ever.
With that in mind, it’s more important than ever for employers to engage their local Workforce Development Boards.
Wisconsin’s 11 local workforce development boards are the only statewide partnership of employers, educators, and community leaders tasked with fostering economic development and high-growth opportunities in regional economies.
This system exists to help businesses find qualified workers to meet their present and future workforce needs.
With more than $130 million in recently announced funding opportunities for workforce development developing connections with Wisconsin’s workforce boards are more important than ever.
Annual membership ($500) in the Wisconsin Talent Development Council provides access to a series of quarterly programs with topics and guests that include:
- state and federal legislative briefings and updates
- highlights and examples of successful partnerships with industry trade associations and local workforce boards
- updates and education about workforce funding opportunities
- introduction and networking opportunities with business services teams and state industry associations
In addition to access to programing, TDC members are also uniquely positioned to connect with decision makers and influence funding priorities.
Our in person and virtual policy briefings, include legislative updates and industry insights from policy makers, workforce board CEOs and Wisconsin employers.
Communications between members of industry associations and the workforce system leads to a better understanding of barriers and opportunities.
The Talent Develop Council is the premier platform in Wisconsin to align your workforce needs with the funding and priorities of the agencies that address them.
Members also get access to discounts on special events, including an in-person event scheduled to take place this spring in Madison.
For more information about benefits of membership, upcoming programing, and opportunities to better connect with Wisconsin’s local workforce development boards please contact Josh Morby by email at joshmorby@jrmadvisers or by phone at 414-791-9120.
