Employment
Workforce Connections Inc
LA CROSSE, WI
Total revenue
$2.9M
Total expenses
$2.9M
Net assets
$950K
Grants received
$4.1M
22 grants
EIN
391458247
Tax year
2023
Mission
Mission: connecting people, work and training. Vision: inspiring people to develop their purpose and potential.
Programs
2 programs
Workforce connections, inc. (wci) administers wisconsin works (w-2), a program designed to assist individuals in achieving their employment and career goals. Through individualized services, participants receive tailored support from wci staff, partner agencies, and wisconsin job centers. Wci helps each participant develop clear employment goals and provides the resources, training, and guidance necessary for long-term employment success. By addressing barriers to employment, wci empowers individuals to gain self-sufficiency and contribute to the workforce, strengthening local economies.
Other programs:foodshare employment & training (fset) program - the foodshare employment & training (fset) program is a no-cost initiative designed to help foodshare recipients build job skills and secure employment. Individuals who need to meet work requirements to continue receiving foodshare benefits can participate in fset, gaining access to job training, career coaching, and employment support to achieve self-sufficiency.foster grandparent program - the foster grandparent program engages adult volunteers (ages 55 and older) in meaningful service by placing them in schools to mentor, tutor, and support children with exceptional needs. These volunteers serve as role models and companions, providing one-on-one attention that enhances students' learning, particularly in reading and math. The program benefits both children and volunteers, offering older adults an opportunity to stay active and engaged while making a positive impact on the next generation.wisconsin senior employment (wise/title v) program - the wisconsin senior employment (wise/title v) program provides low-income adults (ages 55 and older) with paid, part-time work experience in community service organizations. Participants gain on-the-job training, develop new skills, and enhance their employability, helping them transition into permanent employment opportunities. By combining work experience with skill-building, wise strengthens workforce participation among older adults while providing valuable services to community organizations.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
15 listed
TERESA PIERCE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$112K
40 hrs/wk
GINA BROWN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
$86K
40 hrs/wk
TED EVERSON
SECRETARY/TREASURER
—
1 hrs/wk
MATT BAINER
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
CAROLYN COLLEEN
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
NICK GOINS
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2023)
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1 hrs/wk
KAITLYN FRITSCH
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DOUG BILLINGS
VICE CHAIRPERSON
—
1 hrs/wk
BRADEY SCHLEIS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DEB SCOVILLE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
HEATHER GERKEN
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
MARK WEMETTE
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
TOU YANG
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
LYN PLETTA
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DIMITAR DZIKOV
SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 05/2024)
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1 hrs/wk
Grants received
Showing 22 of 22
Funded by
$4.1M from 5 funders · 22 grants · 2017–2024
$3.4M · 6 grants · 2017–2022
$599K · 7 grants · 2017–2023
$92K · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$32K · 4 grants · 2021–2024
$6K · 1 grant · 2023