Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Advance Wisconsin Employment connects job seekers across our nine-county region with free training, support, and employment services funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
What We Offer
Free WIOA Title I Services
Eligible adults, dislocated workers, and youth can access a wide range of no-cost workforce services designed to help you find stable, good-paying work.
Use Job Center of Wisconsin to post current job openings and search for qualified candidates for no fee! And, find information and advice on quickly making the right hire.
Get help with resume writing, job applications, interview preparation, and connecting to employer hiring events in your area.
Access funding for certificate programs, vocational training, and approved training providers to gain in-demand credentials.
Improve basic skills, earn your high school equivalency (HSED/GED), or strengthen English language proficiency.
Financial assistance for transportation, childcare, work clothing, tools, and other barriers that can prevent you from succeeding in training or employment.
Young adults ages 14–24 can access tutoring, work experience, mentorship, financial literacy, and year-round employment opportunities.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
WIOA Title I services are available to adults, dislocated workers, and youth who meet certain criteria. You may qualify if you are:
- 18 or older and seeking employment or career advancement
- A dislocated worker who has been laid off or received a notice of layoff
- A veteran or eligible spouse of a veteran
- A youth between the ages of 14–24 facing barriers to employment
- An individual with a disability
- Someone who receives or recently stopped receiving public assistance
- A low-income individual or family
- An English language learner or individual with low literacy levels
Not sure if you qualify?
Our team will help you determine eligibility at no cost or obligation. Every situation is unique — reach out to a local contact or apply online and a staff member will follow up with you.
Services are provided through Forward Service Corporation (FSC), our regional WIOA Title I service provider.
Ready to Move Forward?
Apply online through Forward Service Corporation — our regional WIOA Title I provider. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
Talk to Someone Today
Visit us in person at any of our locations across the region. Walk-ins are welcome at Job Centers. Contact ahead for affiliate site availability.
Marathon County Job Center
Address: 11 Scott St, Suite 200, Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: (715) 261-8700
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Northern Advantage Job Center
Address: 51-A N Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: (715) 365-1500
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Adams County Affiliate Site
Address: 190 S Main St, Adams, WI 53910
Phone: (608) 339-9559
Note: Contact ahead to confirm staffed hours and available services before visiting.
Hours: Contact site to confirm current schedule
Hours subject to change. Please call ahead or visit JobCenterOfWisconsin.org to confirm current hours before visiting.
Get Help
Have questions about WIOA services or need help getting started? Reach out to our local contact — a real person ready to assist you.
WIOA Team Lead
Colt Nicklaus
Forward Service Corporation
5709 Windy Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 204-2374
cnicklaus@fsc-corp.org