April 8, 2021
The Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) received a $642,124 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to operate a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) initiative: Support to Communities, Fostering Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development. The program is funded 100% through the Department of Labor and is available through August, 2024.
The purpose of the Support to Communities grant is to provide local Workforce Development Boards funding to foster opioid and substance abuse recovery through workforce development. Through the creation of local coalitions, participating boards may serve: 1. Individuals impacted by substance abuse and/or 2. Individuals pursuing a career in addiction treatment and recovery. The coalition may include the following types of partners: education and training providers, employers, treatment and recovery providers, local health departments, law enforcement, legal services, community-based organiz