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Employment & Careers
The economy of this area is better than that of the rest of the state, and the nation. Employment increases are especially noteworthy in the financial, insurance and real estate industries and non-durable industries such as canning factories and meat packing. Jobs can be found in the lower-paying levels and in those positions requiring more education and training, as in the health-care field. Before moving to Green Bay, it's wise to have employment lined up and to realize that employers prefer workers with training beyond high school. Job hunters can utilize the city's two daily newspapers in their search, and send resumes to prospective employers. But probably 80 percent of the area's jobs are found by networking and by pounding the pavement. Resources for help in finding jobs include: |
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133 S. Monroe Avenue Suite 311, Green Bay 54301 448-5281 Employment services for disabled persons. (NEWCAP) 1-800-242-7334 Provides low-income weatherization program. Referral, outreach, general assistance and advocacy services and health program.
432-8900 Offers English-as-a-second-language classes, training and employment opportunities and on-the-job training to Southeast Asian refugees. Acts as liaison between refugees and American communities, provides help for those looking for housing and a program for early intervention.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 W. Mason St., Green Bay 54303 498-5611 for General Adult program 498-5693 for Single Parent 498-5693 for Divorced/Separated General Adult: Designed to help individuals identify career/job interests, aptitudes and goals, consider wage and occupational demand information, including non-traditional or alternative occupations; identify educational options, financial assistance; deal with change in job, family income, loss or disability of spouse; develop and pursue personal plans. Single Parent: In addition to general adult courses, also deals with unique needs, decision considerations and life situations. Child care and transportation assistance are available to low-income individuals during the workshops. Divorced/Separated: Assistance during the transition period, to rebuild self-confidence and self-esteem, is added to the general adult courses. Child care and transportation available. Some optional skill courses and assessments are available for a fee.
Federal Building, Room 108 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee 53202-4504 414-297-3585 Enforces federal wage and hour, child labor and other basic labor standards, as well as wage and labor standards for employees working on government contracts.
P.O. Box 10573, Green Bay 54307-0573 497-0104 A private, non-profit agency funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and Wisconsin block grants to provide employment, job training and support services to migrants and seasonal farm workers.
Student Services Building 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay 54311-7001 465-2163 College graduates can obtain guidance in career decision-making or job search strategy, including preparing resumes and Interviewing technique. Fee.
Green Bay, WI 54301 (920) 448-6460 Provides comprehensive employment assistance to job applicants and employers throughout Northeastern Wisconsin without fees, and labor market data to agencies and individuals. Office hours are 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Mondays 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Administers Wisconsin‰s Unemployment Compensation Program which provides partial compensation of workers‰ lost wages, adjudicates contested claims, disseminates information on law changes, and updates and interprets laws and rules. Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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