Western Technical College Presents: Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant Initiative

Description

Scott­ Jansen, Division of Employment & Training Administrator/OSD Director, will update attendees on the Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant initiative and grant program which is specifically designed to enable employers to develop worker training programs that will bring additional skilled workers to the state's workforce. Learn how your business may benefit from this innovative grant program, as well as the latest happenings in the Department of Workforce Development. Jansen will also discuss career pathways and other initiatives which focus on K-12 preparation for the workforce of the future.

Jansen joined the Department of Workforce Development in May 2013 as the director of the Office of Skills Development (OSD). The OSD is part of the Wisconsin Fast Forward Initiative. The OSD is also responsible for coordinating $15 million in state-funded worker training grants.

Jansen most recently served as the Talent Dividend Director at the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC). In this role, he worked collaboratively with the GMC's Education Committee members and staff, as well as leaders of school systems, colleges and universities across the region to implement Talent Dividend initiatives. The Talent Dividend program seeks to increase educational attainment through better college access, easier credit transfers between schools, and efficient systems that help returning adults and current students complete their degrees on time.

A Milwaukee native, Jansen also worked for Wisconsin Bell, Ameritech, and AT&T.