Wisconsin Works (W-2)

Help for Families Looking for a Job

Parents seeking employment can access job training, resume and interview assistance, and get cash assistance for things like gas and public transportation to help eliminate obstacles toward finding and keeping high-wage employment.

For families looking for work, we can help you get there.

How We Can Help

Find a new career, train in new job skills, and connect with local resources. Families with members looking for work, depending on needs and availability, can receive gas vouchers, work clothes, and rent assistance.

Learn How to Apply

About Wisconsin Works (W-2)

How The Program Works

Wisconsin Works, also called W-2, is a work-based program funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to help parents train for and find good careers to support their families.

Help through Supportive Services

Wisconsin Works helps you on your journey to a new career with support like gas money, bus passes, job training, and other expenses.

Our education navigators can help you earn a GED or HSED, if you don’t have a high school diploma. They also give you peace of mind with support for your children to succeed in school and graduate.

Emergency Assistance helps you with timely cash assistance to pay for rent, utilities, or other costs.

Job Access Loans provides money for uniforms, car repairs, and other work needs.

Expecting mothers or mothers of newborn babies can even find maternity leave, if their employer doesn’t provide it.

We also have a large network of local partners with resources to meet your needs.

The Job You Want

Our friendly Wisconsin Works staff match you to a career path that meets your financial needs based on your skills, interests, and goals for the future. We’ll connect you with quality employers and help you get the training and skills to build a resume that will make a good impression.

Your path through Wisconsin Works is customized to your needs. We take the time to get to know you and what you want out of life, so you get the right services and support.

Get the career you deserve.

What To Expect

To join the thousands of people who start their employment journey, you can apply through ACCESS Wisconsin along with other benefit programs, or reach out to one of our staff if you have questions. We will reach out to talk about your needs and help you get started.

You can do great things. We can help.

For Current Participants

Testimonials

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