OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Issue Position: Workforce Development

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2018
Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income Business and Consumers Employment and Affirmative Action Entitlements and the Safety Net

Wisconsin's economy is thriving. However, the state's historically low unemployment has brought new challenges to Wisconsin. The greatest difficulty for many businesses and industries is finding qualified employees.

During his first term, Devin championed the Second Start initiative. This innovative program would help connect former UW students that left college without a degree with skilled trades opportunities. He also supported investments into the Fast Forward program which provides grants to train Wisconsin workers.

Over the next 4 years in the legislature, Devin will focus on attracting skilled employees to Wisconsin and helping connect current Wisconsinites to industries, apprenticeships, and tech start-ups all searching for qualified individuals. Additionally, Devin will focus on making sure that those who are on public assistance programs receive the incentives and assistance they need to re-enter the workforce.


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