West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development

Name

West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development

Legal name

Workforce Resource Inc.

Website

https://workforceresource.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE), Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment training programs
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Job placement assistance
• Career counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Menomonie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Workforce Grants: WRI is funded primarily through federal and state workforce development grants, including WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act) funds, Wisconsin DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) funds, and Ticket to Work (Social Security Administration). The organization operates as a pass-through entity for government-funded employment and training services provided at no cost to eligible participants.
2. USDA SNAP Funds (FSET): The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture via SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funds. WRI serves as the program administrator for Regions 7 and 8, delivering employment and training services to FoodShare recipients at no cost.
3. Foundations and Corporate Donors: The organization acknowledges and receives funding support from foundations and corporate donors including 100 Women, Associated Bank, Mary Bradley, United Way, and Wish Drive. These contributions support program operations and direct services to individuals in the counties WRI serves.
4. Department of Labor (HVRP): The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Labor, focusing on reintegrating veterans experiencing homelessness into meaningful long-term employment.
5. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (Anti-Human Trafficking): The Anti-Human Trafficking program is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to support youth who have experienced trafficking with opportunities for self-sufficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Workforce Resource Inc. is a private non-profit workforce development organization that delivers employment preparation, job training, job placement, and supportive services to job seekers across 39 Wisconsin counties. Programs serve low-income individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, youth aging out of foster care, and trafficking survivors through federally and state-funded initiatives. For employers, WRI provides talent acquisition, work skills training, and rapid response workforce transition services at no cost or with cost-sharing through on-the-job training wage reimbursements.

Product overview

Workforce Resource Inc. operates as a private non-profit workforce development organization originally founded in 1983, providing a comprehensive suite of employment and training programs across 39 Wisconsin counties. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including W2 (Wisconsin Works) for employment preparation and cash assistance, FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) for job seekers receiving food assistance, Independent Living for foster youth transitioning to adulthood, Transitional Jobs for individuals with employment barriers, Anti-Human Trafficking services, HVRP for homeless veterans, DVR vocational rehabilitation services, CCS mental health and substance use services, and Ticket To Work for disability employment support. Additional services include Rapid Response Assistance for businesses experiencing layoffs, Work Skills Training with on-the-job training reimbursements, digital document submission portals, and a county-by-county Community Resources Directory. The organization serves as a one-stop workforce development partner connecting job seekers with employment opportunities while assisting employers with talent acquisition and retention.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Wisconsin Works (W-2) Work participation and personal responsibility program providing employment preparation services, case management, and cash assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children.
• FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) Free assistance program for FoodShare members to obtain competitive employment or career advancement, funded through Wisconsin Department of Agriculture via SNAP funds, serving Regions 7 and 8.
• Independent Living Program Youth-centered program for individuals aged 17-1/2 to 23 who have been in foster care, providing services across five pillars: Employment, Education, Housing, Health, and Healthy Relationships to achieve self-sufficiency.
• Transitional Jobs Person-centered employment program assisting individuals who have difficulty entering the workforce by providing job training, education, job readiness training, and job finding assistance combined with financial support.
• Anti-Human Trafficking Program Youth-centered program supporting young adults up to age 21 who experienced trafficking, providing case management, life skills, housing assistance, resource navigation, employment services, and mental health navigation.
• HVRP (Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program) Federally funded program through the Department of Labor focusing on reintegrating veterans experiencing homelessness into meaningful long-term gainful employment through training, placement, and supportive services.
• DVR Services (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) DVR services provider offering person-centered case management including employment preparation, skill-building curriculum, on-site job coaching, and assistance accessing community resources for individuals with disabilities.
• CCS (Comprehensive Community Services) Programs for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, providing services including communication skills, interpersonal skills, job search assistance, and employment assessments for adult and youth populations.
• Ticket To Work (TTW) Employment program for individuals with disabilities aged 18-64, providing vocational rehabilitation, training, job referrals, and employment support services through Social Security Administration Ticket program.
• Rapid Response Assistance Assistance for businesses experiencing closures or downsizing, providing career planning, training, job seeking workshops, job clubs, support services, and placement services through WIOA funding.
• Work Skills Training Workforce training services providing access to eligible individuals through WIOA, including work experience, on-the-job training with up to 50% wage reimbursement, and connections to area training providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of continuous operation serving West Central Wisconsin since 1983
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supportive and core.

• United WaysupportiveOthersWRI acknowledges United Way as a funding supporter of workforce development programs. United Way provides financial contributions that support WRI's programs and services for individuals in the counties served.
• Associated BanksupportiveOthersAssociated Bank is listed among WRI's funders, providing financial support to workforce development programs.
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) / Wisconsin DVRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI is a DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) services provider, funded by the Wisconsin DVR and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Ticket to Work, and IRIS. WRI delivers person-centered case management for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is funded through the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture via SNAP funds. WRI administers FSET for Regions 7 (Northern Wisconsin) and Region 8 (West Central Wisconsin).
• Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI's Anti-Human Trafficking program is funded through the Wisconsin DCF. WRI works closely with county and community partners to identify and serve youth who experienced trafficking while minors.
• Area Technical Colleges and UniversitiessupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI is networked with area training providers including Technical Colleges and Universities, serving as a resource to assist employers with short or long-term training needs for their workforce.
• Wisconsin Job Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI operates from local Job Centers as part of the statewide Job Center of Wisconsin network, providing the full array of workforce services in coordination with other workforce development partners.
• Eau Claire County Department of Human ServicessupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRI contracts with Eau Claire County Department of Human Services for CCS programming, housing advocacy, and mentoring services. Tammy King serves clients in need of housing, advocacy, and mentoring through this partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• CareerSource Florida: Statewide network of regional workforce development boards delivering WIOA-funded employment services in Florida. Comparable to WRI as a publicly funded workforce delivery entity but operating in a different geography (Florida) with a more urban employer base.

Broad incumbents

• MAXIMUS: Large government services company operating workforce, TANF, SNAP E&T, and unemployment programs for state and federal agencies. A broader incumbent than WRI but competes for many of the same government contracts and serves the same low-income populations.
• Goodwill Industries International: Federated non-profit with a national footprint in workforce development, vocational training, and disability employment. Comparable to WRI's mission and target populations, though operating at much larger scale and across many more geographies.

Direct peers

• Equus Workforce Solutions: A national workforce development contractor operating WIOA, SNAP E&T (FSET), and vocational rehabilitation programs in multiple states. Directly comparable to WRI as a managed provider of publicly funded employment and training services to low-income individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.
• BrightSpring Health Services (ResCare): Public health and human services provider with a substantial workforce/vocational rehabilitation segment serving individuals with disabilities, including DVR-style employment supports. Comparable to WRI's DVR, Ticket to Work, and CCS program lines serving complex-needs populations.
• America Works: Workforce development operator delivering employment placement, career counseling, and training under WIOA and TANF contracts across multiple states. Directly comparable to WRI in mission and funder mix — publicly funded employment services for low-income and benefit-receiving job seekers.
• FedCap Group: Non-profit human services network providing vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, and disability employment services across the U.S. Comparable to WRI as a non-profit operator of DVR-style vocational programs, supported employment, and workforce contracts.
• Arbor E&T (Ascend): Workforce development contractor operating WIOA, TANF, and SNAP E&T programs in multiple states. Comparable to WRI as a regional contractor delivering publicly funded employment and training services through a multi-county service area.

Emerging players

• SourceAmerica: Non-profit that connects people with disabilities to employment through AbilityOne and partnerships with vocational rehabilitation agencies. Comparable to WRI's DVR and Ticket to Work service lines for individuals with significant disabilities.
• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS): Non-profit providing workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, and career services to immigrants, refugees, and individuals with barriers to employment. Comparable to WRI in targeting underserved populations with wraparound employment and training supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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