What Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board does

The Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (WDB), founded in 2000 and headquartered at 2615 East Avenue South in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designated as the official Workforce Development Board for District 9 (WDA 9) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. It serves eight Western Wisconsin counties — Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon — operating from a staff of approximately 7 employees. Its sole funding source is a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, making it a federally funded pass-through and direct-service provider rather than a market-revenue entity.

The organization's service portfolio is organized around two audiences. For individuals, it delivers Career Programs (with barrier-removal services including car repairs, child care, housing assistance, unpaid internships, and bicycles), Job Center Services through the American Job Center network, the E3 Works youth program (ages 14-24), Rapid Response Services for job loss, and the Windows to Work second-chance employment program. For employers, it provides Business Services connecting them to candidate pools including veterans, people with disabilities (via a Division of Vocational Rehabilitation partnership), and second-chance individuals, plus job-fair coordination and job-description assistance. It also administers a Vehicle Repair Program via an approved mechanic network (Clason Buick Subaru, Gross Auto, Hammond Auto, Morrie's, River Valley Auto, Sleepy Hollow, Zimbrick). There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery relies on human coaches and a thin stack of commodity SaaS tools (Wix website, SlickText SMS, Pipefy forms, Zoho contact forms).

The business model is non-transactional and grant-funded: services are provided at no cost to eligible participants, with no pricing tiers or per-seat licensing. The go-to-market motion is community-led — direct relationships with job seekers, employers, county-level elected officials, DVR, Wisconsin Job Service, Wisconsin Technical College, and labor unions (Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 434). Governance is via a WIOA-mandated Board of Directors representing business, labor, education, and government stakeholders from the region. The operating geography is strictly limited to WDA 9, with no expansion signals into adjacent WDAs or new verticals.

Name

Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Legal name

Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Inc.

Website

https://westernwdb.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and federally designated Workforce Development Board for District 9 (WDA 9), serving eight Western Wisconsin counties. It delivers no-cost employment, barrier-removal, and employer-matching services funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Crosse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Public Funding: Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. Operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving District 9 (WDA 9) in Western Wisconsin.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as the federally-designated workforce development board for District 9 (WDA 9) in Western Wisconsin. It delivers employment and training services to job seekers — including career coaching, barrier removal (car repairs, child care, housing, bikes, unpaid internships), youth programming, rapid response for job loss, and second-chance employment — and connects employers with qualified candidates including veterans, people with disabilities, and second-chance individuals.

Product overview

Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is a regional non-profit organization [501(c)(3)] that operates as a workforce development board serving District 9 in Western Wisconsin. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of employment and training services organized around two main audiences: (1) For Individuals — career coaching and programs that remove barriers to employment (car repairs, child care, housing, bikes, unpaid internships), job center services, youth programs (E3 Works for ages 14-24), rapid response for job loss, and second chance employment programs; and (2) For Employers — business services connecting employers to job seekers including veterans, people with disabilities, and second chance individuals, plus job fair coordination. The organization also administers a vehicle repair program through an approved mechanic network and operates a text messaging notification system for participant communications.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Programs Workforce development programs that remove barriers to employment, including car repairs, child care, housing assistance, unpaid internships, and bikes, helping individuals access higher-paying jobs.
• Job Center Services Employment and training services delivered through the American Job Center network, including job fairs, job description and posting assistance, and direct connection between job seekers and opportunities.
• E3 Works Program Youth workforce development program for individuals aged 14-24 providing education, employment opportunities, and career development services under WIOA guidelines.
• Rapid Response Services Immediate assistance for individuals experiencing job loss or business layoffs, providing career transition resources and support.
• Windows to Work / Second Chance Program Workforce development program providing employment opportunities and support services for individuals with prior convictions seeking a second chance at employment.
• Business Services Employer-facing services connecting companies to qualified job seekers including veterans, people with disabilities, and second-chance individuals, plus job fair coordination, posting assistance, and employee search support.
• Vehicle Repair Program / Mechanic Agreement Program where approved mechanics repair vehicles for participants to enable transportation to training, school, or work. Mechanics sign agreements outlining program operations.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and supporting.

• U.S. Department of LaborprimaryOthersPrimary funder through Employment and Training Administration grant. Grant-funded workforce development services for District 9 (WDA 9) Western Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)primaryOthersState-level workforce development partner. Information sharing and program coordination through Wisconsin Job Service.
• Wisconsin Job ServicecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional employment and training coordination for workforce development areas 8 and 9. Board member representation from Wisconsin Job Service.
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to serve people with disabilities through vocational rehabilitation and job placement services. DVR Director serves on Board of Directors.
• Wisconsin Technical College (WTC) - Title IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing adult education and literacy programs. Associate Dean of Learner Support & Transition serves as Board Treasurer/Secretary.
• American Job Center NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network of job centers providing standardized workforce development services. WDB operates as part of this network.
• Western Wisconsin AFL-CIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union representation on Board of Directors. Board member Bill Brockmiller serves as Treasurer representing organized labor.
• Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 434coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union representation on Board of Directors. Business Agent Doug Potapenko serves on board and Strategy Committee.
• Approved Auto Repair Shops (Mechanic Agreement)supportingOthersNetwork of approved mechanics including Clason Buick Subaru, Gross Auto (Black River Falls), Hammond Auto, Morrie's, River Valley Auto, Sleepy Hollow, and Zimbrick (Madison). Repairs vehicles for participants to enable transportation to work/training.
• Local Elected Officials (8 Counties)coreOthersCounty Board chairs from Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon Counties. Responsible for WIOA fund stewardship and WDB Board appointments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles7 records

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