State of Wisconsin
State agencies across Wisconsin.
Roles to Explore: Office support, IT, public services and skilled trades.
Search State of Wisconsin Careers← State resource centers
WIWI employment resource center
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Official agencies, major employers and practical employment resources—organized for people who are ready to work.
Available nationwide · All 50 states & Washington, D.C.
Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers
American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.
Find a Job Center Near Me ↗
Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.
Ask for more than résumé help:“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”
What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?
WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.
Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.
Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.
You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.
Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.
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Jobs and training in Wisconsin
Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.
Job-bank source: CareerOneStop state directory · Reviewed October 9, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.Wisconsin residents
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Discover Wisconsin
Explore the clickable region map, 15 largest communities and a closer look at the state.
Open Discover WisconsinTraining & Employment Support
Official job centers, apprenticeships, wage guidance and referrals for your circumstances.
Find Wisconsin ResourcesIndustries & Workforce Priorities
Explore state-specific industries, NJS pathways and workforce guidance with clear source status.
Explore Work in WisconsinDirect employer career links
30 Major Employers in Wisconsin — Explore Their Careers
Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with Wisconsin operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.
Government & Public Services
City of Milwaukee
Municipal departments serving Milwaukee.
Roles to Explore: Office support, equipment operation, public works, inspection and IT.
Search City of Milwaukee CareersMilwaukee County
County government and public-service departments.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, parks, transit, human services and maintenance.
Search Milwaukee County CareersCity of Madison
Municipal government serving Madison.
Roles to Explore: Transit operators, administrative support, utilities, public works and IT.
Search City of Madison CareersEducation & Research
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Public university in Madison.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, facilities, research and teaching.
Search University of Wisconsin–Madison CareersUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Public university in Milwaukee.
Roles to Explore: Student services, administrative support, custodial, research and teaching.
Search University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee CareersMilwaukee Area Technical College
Public technical college serving metropolitan Milwaukee.
Roles to Explore: Office support, facilities, student services, IT and instructors.
Search Milwaukee Area Technical College CareersHealthcare
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network
Health network with Wisconsin hospitals and clinics.
Roles to Explore: Patient support, nursing, pharmacy, imaging and surgical technology.
Search Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network CareersGundersen Health System / Emplify Health
Healthcare operations in western Wisconsin and neighboring states.
Roles to Explore: Office support, environmental services, patient care and clinical roles.
Search Gundersen Health System / Emplify Health CareersUW Health
Madison-area academic health system; employer entities include public UW Hospitals and nonprofit clinical organizations.
Roles to Explore: Patient services, nursing, pharmacy, environmental services and IT.
Search UW Health CareersMarshfield Clinic / Sanford Health
Sanford Health’s Marshfield Clinic serves Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Roles to Explore: Medical assistants, patient access, laboratory, nursing and facilities.
Search Marshfield Clinic / Sanford Health CareersAurora Health Care / Advocate Health
Wisconsin hospitals and clinics within Advocate Health.
Roles to Explore: Food services, nursing assistants, technicians, nurses and office support.
Search Aurora Health Care / Advocate Health CareersTechnology & Research
Epic
Healthcare software company based in Verona.
Roles to Explore: Software development, technical support, implementation, culinary and facilities.
Search Epic CareersExact Sciences
Cancer-testing and diagnostics company with Madison operations.
Roles to Explore: Laboratory, specimen processing, customer care, quality and technology.
Search Exact Sciences CareersPromega
Life-science products company headquartered in the Madison area.
Roles to Explore: Production, quality control, laboratory, customer service and engineering.
Search Promega CareersManufacturing & Engineering
GE HealthCare
Medical technology company with Wisconsin operations.
Roles to Explore: Assembly, quality, field service, engineering and administrative support.
Search GE HealthCare CareersKohler
Kitchen and bath products manufacturer based in Kohler.
Roles to Explore: Production, maintenance, distribution, engineering and customer service.
Search Kohler CareersRockwell Automation
Industrial automation company headquartered in Milwaukee.
Roles to Explore: Assembly, controls engineering, technical support, supply chain and finance.
Search Rockwell Automation CareersOshkosh Corporation
Specialty vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Oshkosh.
Roles to Explore: Welding, assembly, maintenance, engineering and logistics.
Search Oshkosh Corporation CareersHarley-Davidson
Motorcycle manufacturer with Wisconsin operations.
Roles to Explore: Production, machining, maintenance, engineering and business support.
Search Harley-Davidson CareersJohnson Controls
Building systems company with Milwaukee-area operations.
Roles to Explore: HVAC service, installation, controls, engineering and administration.
Search Johnson Controls CareersMercury Marine / Brunswick
Marine propulsion manufacturer with Fond du Lac operations.
Roles to Explore: Assembly, machining, maintenance, quality and engineering.
Search Mercury Marine / Brunswick CareersFood Production & Distribution
Sargento
Wisconsin-based cheese producer.
Roles to Explore: Packaging, production, sanitation, quality, maintenance and office support.
Search Sargento CareersJohnsonville
Food producer based in Sheboygan Falls.
Roles to Explore: Production, sanitation, maintenance, quality and logistics.
Search Johnsonville CareersSchreiber Foods
Dairy-food company headquartered in Green Bay.
Roles to Explore: Production, packaging, laboratory, quality, maintenance and supply chain.
Search Schreiber Foods CareersRetail & Hospitality
Kwik Trip
La Crosse-based convenience retailer with food-production and distribution operations.
Roles to Explore: Store support, food production, warehousing, driving and maintenance.
Search Kwik Trip CareersRetail & Distribution
Menards
Home-improvement retailer headquartered in Eau Claire.
Roles to Explore: Sales, cashier, stocking, distribution, manufacturing and management.
Search Menards CareersFinance & Insurance
Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee-based mutual insurer; link focuses on corporate employee openings.
Roles to Explore: Customer service, administrative support, technology, accounting and actuarial.
Search Northwestern Mutual CareersAmerican Family Insurance
Insurance group headquartered in Madison; agency ownership opportunities differ from employee jobs.
Roles to Explore: Claims, customer service, technology, finance and administrative support.
Search American Family Insurance CareersEnergy & Utilities
WEC Energy Group
Investor-owned energy company with Wisconsin utility operations.
Roles to Explore: Customer service, line work, plant operations, engineering and IT.
Search WEC Energy Group CareersSources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 10, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.
NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.
Search the Wisconsin State Job BankAvailable in every state
Federal employment resources
Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.
Dedicated assistance
Employment resources for veterans
Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLSMy Next Move for Veterans
Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.
Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗Accessible pathways
Disability employment resources
Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.
ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗A route back into work
Returning after years of unemployment
Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.
Open the long-absence pathway →Local searches for Wisconsin
Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in Wisconsin.
Schools and public preschool
Find education employers in Wisconsin.
Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.
Public school districts
NCES official district locator—search each city and Wisconsin.
Open district locator ↗Head Start and Early Head Start
Find publicly supported early-childhood programs by city or ZIP code.
Open Head Start locator ↗SchoolSpring
Search current school-system and classroom-support openings.
Search education jobs ↗Preschool and Early Childhood Jobs
National employment sources, job titles and qualification guidance.
Open the NJS center →Jobs inside major institutions
The building name and employer name may be different.
Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.
National service contractors
Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashieringSchool and college staffing
ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilitiesSecurity contractors
Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access controlBus and airplane cleaning
ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operationsGeneral staffing and re-entry agencies
PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logisticsRegional contractors to check in Wisconsin
TaherPrimarily Midwest and selected marketsRegional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a Wisconsin city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.
Healthcare employers
Search hospital careers in Wisconsin
Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.