Department of Workforce Development
Physical Addresses:
201 E Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Madison, WI 53703
Mailing Addresses:
PO BOX 7946
MADISON, WI 53707
MADISON, WI 53707
Phone Numbers:
| Type | Phone Number | Extension | Notes |
|---|
| Main phone | (608) 266-3131 |
Agency Type:
Governmental,
Contacts:
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm; Offices are closed on State holidays.
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Last Updated:
10/20/2025
Agency Description:
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
Under the DWD umbrella, a wide variety of employment programs can be found which range from securing jobs for people with disabilities, assisting former welfare recipients as they make a transition into work, Promoting employment in the state through Wisconsin Job Centers, linking youth with jobs of tomorrow, protecting and enforcing worker's rights, processing unemployment claims and ensuring workers compensation claims are paid in accordance with the law.
There are six divisions with the Department which is headed by a Secretary appointed by the Governor.