1. DWD Wisconsin Job Center 

• The Department of Workforce Development’s Wisconsin Job Center has a comprehensive list of resources and contacts for workforce strategies and opportunities: http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/retention/

2. The Center for American Progress

• The Center for American Progress, an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, has an interesting report on immigration policies and the correlation to U.S economic growth: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/citizenship-undocumented-immigrants-boost-u-s-economic-growth/

3. Wisconsin Workforce Development Areas (WDA) 

• Each Workforce Development Area (WDA) across the State of WI has a robust Business Services Team that work collaboratively together as workforce partners and organizations to assist employers in gaining access to many pools of untapped talent. DWD-DVR Business Services Consultants are members of each team. Please see this link to an interactive map and reach out to the DVR BSC in your area to get connected to the larger Business Services Team. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/business/bsc-contact.htm

4. Workforce Development Boards 

• Contact Information for all local workforce development boards is available at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/wda/wda-map.htm

5. ARPA Investments Resources

• The Wisconsin Counties Association is a resource for county leaders, as they plan for and implement ARPA investments: https://www.wicounties.org/wca-american-rescue-plan-act-arpa-resources/
• The League of Wisconsin Municipalities also offers ARPA resources and guidance: https://www.lwm-info.org/1638/American-Rescue-Plan-Act