What Fox Valley Workforce Development Board does

Fox Valley Workforce Development Board (FVWDB) is a Wisconsin non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1998 under the federal Workforce Investment Act and currently operating under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). It is one of eleven designated Workforce Investment Boards in Wisconsin, with statutory authority over Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago Counties. FVWDB administers WIOA Title I programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth, and operates a network of six One-Stop American Job Centers supplemented by a DWD Mobile Job Center.

The organization's core service portfolio includes WIOA Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker programs; Basic Career Services (resume writing, interview skills, labor market information); On-the-Job Training; ACT WorkKeys assessments and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) credentialing; Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) certification; rapid response for plant closings and mass layoffs; and Business Services for employers. Its primary technology stack is the state-operated Job Center of Wisconsin platform (a job-matching and labor-market-information exchange) and the ACT WorkKeys assessment system; FVWDB does not operate proprietary technology but orchestrates delivery across these platforms and its physical center network. Strategic alliances span Fox Valley Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, and industry alliances including NEW Manufacturing Alliance, NEW IT Alliance, Fox Valley Healthcare Alliance, and Northeast WI Insurance Consortium.

FVWDB's revenue model is managed-services/government-funded: all services are provided free of charge to eligible job seekers and employers, with operating revenue drawn from federal WIOA Title I allocations, federal grants (including $4.67M and $4.6M tranches in 2024 secured with Senator Tammy Baldwin's support), and Wisconsin Fast Forward state grants (cumulative exceeding $400K since 2014, plus $300K+ awards in both 2024 and 2025). Go-to-market is event-driven: regional job fairs, mini job fairs, and private rapid-response job fairs, supplemented by community partnerships, technical-college referral pipelines, and earned media coverage. The organization employs 11-50 staff and is governed by a Board of Directors with oversight from a Chief Elected Officials consortium representing the six counties.

Name

Fox Valley Workforce Development Board

Legal name

Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Inc.

Website

https://foxvalleywork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fox Valley Workforce Development Board is a Wisconsin non-profit 501(c)(3) designated as one of eleven state Workforce Investment Boards under federal WIOA, operating six One-Stop Job Centers across six counties to deliver employment, training, and rapid-response services to job seekers and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job training programs
• Career counseling services
• WIOA employment programs
• Employer recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Neenah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal WIOA Funding: Primary funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) federal grants for adult, youth, and dislocated worker programs
2. Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants: State-funded training grants; the organization has secured over $400,000 since 2014 for local training projects
3. Federal and State Grants: Additional federal and state grants including $4.67 million grant with Senator Tammy Baldwin support (2024) and $4.6 million grant (2024)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FVWDB administers federally-funded WIOA workforce development programs and operates six One-Stop Job and Career Centers across six Northeast Wisconsin counties, providing job seekers with career assessments, resume assistance, job search training, on-the-job training, MSSC manufacturing certification, and WorkKeys assessments, while providing employers with recruitment support, prescreening, job fairs, and training partnerships. All services are provided free of charge, funded through federal WIOA grants, Wisconsin Fast Forward state grants, and other federal/state/local grants.

Product overview

Fox Valley Workforce Development Board (FVWDB) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) workforce development organization that administers WIOA programs and operates six One-Stop Job and Career Centers across Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago Counties in Wisconsin. Rather than a unified software product, FVWDB offers a portfolio of workforce service programs including the WIOA Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker programs, Basic Career Services, On the Job Training, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Training, WorkKeys assessments, and Job Fairs. Business Services include employer recruitment support and training partnerships. The organization functions as a catalyst between public and private partnerships, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and helping employers find qualified workers through both physical One-Stop centers and regional job fair events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIOA Adult Program Federal workforce program under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act that assists adults 18+ in finding family-sustaining employment through career assessments, job seeking skills, on-the-job training, and supportive services such as childcare and transportation.
• WIOA Youth Program Federal workforce program providing youth ages 16-24 with work experience, career exploration, GED/HSED preparation, post-secondary education enrollment support, mentoring, and leadership opportunities across six counties, delivered via subcontract with Forward Service Corporation.
• WIOA Dislocated Worker Program Federal program assisting workers who have been permanently laid off or received notice of layoff due to plant/facility closings, helping them find meaningful family-sustaining employment through rapid response services, job placement assistance, retraining, and career counseling.
• Basic Career Services Job search assistance including resume writing, cover letter preparation, skills assessments (WorkKeys, Job Fit), career counseling, computer tutorials, workshops on interview skills and job search techniques, and labor market information.
• Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Training Nationally recognized certification training covering four areas of manufacturing skills: Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness, offered through online and instructor-led classes for dislocated workers.
• On the Job Training (OJT) Training program partnering with local companies to provide hands-on work experience, funded through Wisconsin Fast Forward grants and other sources since 2014, including employer partners such as Menasha Packaging and Master Fleet.
• WorkKeys Assessment ACT WorkKeys assessment measuring applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information skills, leading to the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) that demonstrates job readiness to employers; EEOC-compliant and used for candidate evaluation.
• Regional and Mini Job Fairs Job fair events connecting employers with job seekers, including flagship regional job fairs in the Fox Cities, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac areas, plus smaller mini job fairs for personalized networking in communities such as Berlin, Waupaca, Wild Rose, and Chilton.
• Business Services Employer-focused services including recruitment support, prescreening, Job Center of Wisconsin access, WorkKeys assessments for candidate evaluation, and training program development in partnership with local businesses.
• One-Stop Job and Career Centers Six American Job Centers operated throughout the region providing training referrals, career counseling, resume writing, job listings, and employment-related services to job seekers and employers, located in Menasha, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and other locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped 300 Mercury Marine employees with rapid response after layoffs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Fox Valley Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing GED/HSED classes and training programs for job seekers; co-sponsor of job fairs and training initiatives
• Moraine Park Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing GED/HSED classes and training programs; partner in Business Solutions initiatives
• Forward Service CorporationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWIOA Youth program subcontractor serving Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago counties
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing Job Center of Wisconsin platform, WorkNet labor market information, and workforce development funding
• Fox Valley Healthcare AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare industry alliance focused on workforce needs in healthcare sector, connecting educational institutions with healthcare providers
• NEW Manufacturing AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional manufacturing industry alliance addressing common workforce issues and leveraging resources for training initiatives
• NEW IT AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation technology industry alliance for workforce development in IT sector
• Northeast WI (NEW) Insurance ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance industry consortium for workforce development and training
• North Coast Marine Manufacturing AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine manufacturing industry alliance addressing workforce needs in the maritime sector
• New NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner18-county regional economic development partnership in Northeast Wisconsin; FVWDB participates in NEWREP (Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership)
• Fox Cities Economic Development PartnershipstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness attraction organization for the Fox Cities area focused on economic growth
• Area Chambers of CommercestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local chambers including Fox Cities Chamber, Oshkosh Chamber, Fond du Lac County EDC, and others for job fairs and business services

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CareerSource Florida: CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce development organization administering WIOA programs across Florida's 24 local workforce development boards. Comparable as a large-scale WIOA implementation and employer service organization.
• Employ Milwaukee: Employ Milwaukee is another of Wisconsin's 11 designated Workforce Development Boards, administering WIOA programs and operating American Job Centers in the Milwaukee area. It is the most structurally comparable peer — same mandate, funding model, and service delivery framework.
• Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin: Another Wisconsin WDB serving an 11-county region including Madison with the same WIOA mandate, One-Stop network, and grant funding structure. Comparable in mandate, employer base diversity, and operating model.
• Workforce Connections: Workforce Connections operates as a local WIOA workforce development board serving the Las Vegas area with One-Stop Centers, employer services, and rapid response capabilities. Structurally identical to FVWDB at a larger urban scale.
• Bay Area Workforce Development Board: Bay Area WDB serves Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin neighbors of FVWDB with WIOA programs, One-Stop Centers, and rapid response. Highly comparable as a directly adjacent Wisconsin WDB serving a similar mix of manufacturing and food processing employers.

Broad incumbents

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): JFF is a national nonprofit that designs workforce and education pathways at a broader policy and systems level. Comparable as a workforce intermediary operating at greater scale and geographic reach, but with a different operating model (advisory/policy vs. direct WIOA service delivery).
• National Skills Coalition: National Skills Coalition is a national advocacy and policy organization advancing skills-based workforce policies. Comparable thematic peer that influences WIOA funding and policy that flows down to local boards like FVWDB.

Others

• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD): Wisconsin DWD is the state agency that operates the Job Center of Wisconsin platform and channels federal WIOA funds to local boards including FVWDB. It is a primary funding source and technology provider, not a competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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