Manny Perez Secretary Department of Workforce Development April 12, 2011

Wisconsin is Open for Business

Wisconsin Workforce Strategy: Advancing Synergieswith the Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management

Manny PerezSecretary

Department of Workforce DevelopmentApril 12, 2011


DWD MissionAdvancing Wisconsin’s economy through a leading workforce development system that attracts, creates, and retains jobs, and empowers individuals to become self-sufficient.

DWD VisionTo be the leading workforce development agency of its kind in the nation.


• Among many other differences:• Gov. Walker advancing business-friendly climate (tax incentives/reg. framework)• Anticipate and meet private sector labor needs• High work ethic: Labor force participation higher than U.S. average• Worker’s Compensation program increases profitability of companies

• WI 5th lowest average cost per-case in nation• Strong workplace safety culture • WI lowest WC premiums in the Midwest• Nationally recognized return to work program• WI average modification rate below 1.0, meaning discounted premiums, on

average, for experience rated employers• Equal Rights: Impartial interpretation of Equal Rights laws• Mfg Skill Standards Certification: WI has 2nd highest number of credentials earned• Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment & Training, Veterans Programs: Collectively

offering productive, loyal workers to employers

DWD Supports Marketing Differentiators That Set Wisconsin Above Other States


What Sets Us Above Other States?• Wisconsin’s work ethic outpaces U.S.


What Sets Us Above Other States?

• Worker’s Compensation: Average per-case cost• WI ranks 5th best (lowest) in U.S.; IL 4th worst (highest)

• Low cost = higher profitability for WI employers



• WI ranks best (lowest) in 5-state Midwest region

• Lower premiums = higher profitability for employers

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Manufacturing Skill Standards Certificate• Core Elements

National standards: Industry led, federally recognized Rigorous training, assessment in 4 critical areas Credentials for each, certificate for graduates of all four


• Value Provides job-ready workers, trained, tested, certified Reduces recruiting costs Helps attract, retain skilled workers Increases return on investment


MSSC, competitive advantage • WI No. 2 in credentials earned in 4 modules

Safety 1,221

Quality Practices 643

Manufacturing Processing 522

Maintenance Awareness 380

CREDENTIALS TOTAL 2,766


• MSSC Certified Production Technician Certificates: 176


Wisconsin February Jobs Data• Private sector adding jobs; manufacturing up over 8,000 in 2011

• Labor demand increasing

• Over 28,000 Job Postings on JCW

• Motivate people to work

March signals start of hiring season

Wisconsin Total Nonfarm Jobs (NSA)

2,600,000

2,650,000

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2,850,000

2,900,000

2,950,000

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2007200920102011

2.81M

2.74M

2.68M

2.66M


Working Together to Anticipate and Meet Private Sector Labor Needs

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Help us advance Wisconsin’s economy by• Supporting early conflict resolution in your company to prevent

initiation of ERD complaints• Supporting continuous improvement of safety programs /

workplace safety as a mindset• Supporting early and alternative conflict mediation of worker’s

compensation cases• Taking advantage of DWD Employment and Training, Vocational

Rehabilitation, Veterans Services program incentives• Motivating people to work• Reporting UI abuse


Questions & Answers

How can we work better with you to meet workforce needs?


Thank You!

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Manny Perez Secretary Department of Workforce Development April 12, 2011