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Anniversary Celebrations

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Fifteenth Anniversary Newsletter and Program

During September 2011 the Dennis Kornwolf Service Center that houses the Racine County Human Services Department and the Racine County Workforce Development Center celebrated its fifteenth anniversary of serving the needs of Racine County residents at 1717 Taylor Avenue.  The Racine County Workforce Development Center is the “one-stop” Center that offers job seekers and employers a full range of assistance at one location. The WDC offers career counseling, job listings, training, workshops and other employment related services. The WDC and HSD have grown and expanded since 1996. Here is a brief look at our accomplishments over the years. ... read more

The program for the celebration included remarks from Michael Batten, Workforce Development Board Chair, and Alice Oliver, Workforce Development Center Manager.  Jim Ladwig, Racine County Executive, introduced the Keynote Speaker, Reggie Newson, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. ... read more

 

Tenth Anniversary Newsletter

During September 2006 the Service& Center that houses Human& Services and the& Workforce Development Center celebrated its tenth anniversary of serving the needs of Racine County residents. The Dennis Kornwolf Service Center is known as the “one-stop” Center that offers a myriad of federally funded employment and training programs as well as many human service programs all at one location. Operationally, we offer a comprehensive menu of services ... read more

This video was prepared by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Creative Services Team to celebrate the fifteen anniversary of the Racine County Workforce Development Center.

 

This video was prepared to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Workforce Development Center. Watch the video to find out what job seekers, employers and others had to say about the WDC's first ten years!

 

Below is a slideshow of photos taken during the fifteenth anniversary celebration. If you would like to see a specific picture click on the 'Photo' tab above where you can also read the captions for most of the photos.

Below are photos taken during the fifteenth anniversary celebration. Click on a picture to enlarge it and read the caption. Click on it again to reduce it to original size.


The event was catered by the Gateway Technical College School of Culinary Arts students. Yumm!!
Here you see Dave Mauer, United Way Director, and staff sharing a lighthearted moment.
Jonathan Delagrave, Human Services Director, visits with staff after the program.
Jean Jacobson, former County Executive, and Michael Batten, CEO of Twin Disc and Chairman of the Workforce Development Board, discuss a topic of interest. Jean Jacobson was County Executive at the time the WDC first opened and was instrumental in its launch.
Workforce Development Center staff man the check-in table!
State Representative and Racine City Alderman Robert turner greets Reggie Newson, Department of Workforce Development Secretary as he arrives at the event while Mayor Dickert looks on.
Secretary of Department of Workforce Development, Reggie Newson, and Alice Oliver, Racine County Workforce Development Center Manager, pose for a picture during the celebration.
State Senator Van Wangaard and DWD Secretary Reggie Newson discuss job creation issues in Racine County.
Racine Mayor, John Dickert, and Reggie Newson, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary, discuss issues facing the City of Racine.
Michael Batten, Chairman of the Workforce Development Board, welcomes the attendees and makes some opening remarks.
Michael Batten, Chairman of the Workforce Development Board, welcomes the attendees and makes some opening remarks.
Jim Ladwig, Racine County Executive, introduces the keynote speaker Reggie Newson, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson makes the keynote address.
Alice Oliver, Racine County Workforce Development Center Manager, delivers her remarks at the close of the program.
Michael Batten, Workforce Development Board Chairman, and State Senator Van Wanggard discuss some of the issues faced by employers in Racine County.
Michael Batten, Workforce Development Board Chairman, and Reggie Newson, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, pose for a picture following the program.
Here Dave Mauer, United Way of Racine Director, visits with other attendees after the program.
A collage of pictures taken during the first 15 years.

  
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