Wisconsin Senator Chris Larson - 7th DistrictNovember 18, 2011
Better Connecting People to Jobs
I am supporting legislation that will be introduced shortly to provide for a more open and efficient unemployment insurance system that will further aid Wisconsin's displaced workers.
Under current law, when Wisconsinites apply for unemployment insurance, they must also register with the Job Service Center at the Department of Workforce Development as a condition of receiving unemployment benefits. The state job center then works to help displaced workers get back on their feet by providing career planning, job placement and job training information.
Under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, local Workforce Development Boards were established throughout the state to provide similar resources. In addition to these resources, the local boards have a close relationship with community businesses. As a result, some employment opportunities may be known only to the local agency and not the state agency.
LRB 3053/2 would require the Department of Workforce Development to share contact information of any unemployment insurance applicant with both the state Job Service Center and local Workforce Development Board for the community in which that applicants resides. Through this legislation, displaced workers will have better access to employment opportunities. This bill will also maximize resources for displaced workers by enhancing communication between job seekers and employers. Through increased coordination between local agencies, state agencies and employers, this bill will help in getting our family, friends and neighbors back to work.
Job creation and promotion is of the utmost importance and this bill increases our ability to connect qualified workers with needy employers. For this reason, I will be wholeheartedly supporting LRB 3053/2.
To view a copy of this bill, please CLICK HERE.
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