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Work & Economic Support
Kids thrive when their parents have access to jobs, training, and income supports that lead to family economic security. In today’s economy, however, there are increasing numbers of “working poor” – those who, despite their efforts in the labor market are mired in bad jobs with low pay, little or no benefits and slight chance to move up the wage scale. At the same time, employers face significant skill shortages in a number of industries with jobs that provide family-supporting wages and benefits.
Through policy analysis and research, as well as aggressive advocacy, the Council seeks ways to bridge this skills gap in a manner that serves both the changing needs of employers and the continued struggle of many of Wisconsin’s working poor and unemployed.
 Project Goals
 To convene stakeholders to improve workforce development policies that produce better practice and outcomes affecting low-income families.
To recommend and advocate for program design changes that can better align our existing state workforce policies – so that our current programs and funding streams are better integrated and less stratified, and are all focused on participant outcomes.
To ensure that while low-skilled individuals are seeking to improve their skills and obtain critical educational credentials, they receive the supports that make that possible and that are necessary for the well-being of them and their families, such as: child care, food assistance, health care services, child support assistance, tax credits, and financial aid.
Project Staff
Jim Moeser, WCCF Deputy Director, contact
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