Workforce Connections Inc

Organization Overview

Workforce Connections Inc is located in La Crosse, WI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Workforce Connections Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Workforce Connections Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Workforce Connections Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH BUILDING THE WORKFORCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WIOA PROGRAMS:ADULT PROGRAMS-WCI PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) INCLUDING ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANTS. THROUGH THESE GRANTS JOB SEEKERS UNDERGO TRAINING AND CAREER PLANNING TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS MET OR EXCEEDED ALL STATE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE PROGRAM, AND RECENTLY LOCAL STANDARDS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED, AND ARE BEING MET. DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMS-WCI PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT INCLUDING ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANTS. DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM -DISLOCATED WORKER GRANTS FOCUS ON CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS AT NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN TO TRAINING AND CAREER PLANNING TO REACH THEIR NEXT CAREER GOAL. FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS MET OR EXCEEDED ALL STATE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE PROGRAM, AND RECENTLY LOCAL STANDARDS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED, AND ARE BEING MET.


WISCONSIN WORKS (W-2) ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN MEETING HIS/HER EMPLOYMENT & CAREER GOALS. INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT THROUGH WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS STAFF, PARTNER AGENCIES, AND WISCONSIN JOB CENTERS. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES THE HELP THEY NEED TO DEVELOP CLEAR EMPLOYMENT GOALS AND THE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS.


OTHER PROGRAMS:THE FOODSHARE EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (FSET) PROGRAM IS A NO-COST PROGRAM THAT HELPS FOOD SHARE RECIPIENTS BUILD THEIR JOB SKILLS AND FIND EMPLOYMENT. ADULTS NEEDING TO MEET THE WORK REQUIREMENT CAN PARTICIPATE IN FSET TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FOOD SHARE BENEFITS. FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM- THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PLACES ADULT VOLUNTEERS 55 AND OLDER IN SCHOOLS TO SERVE AS ROLE MODELS, TUTORS, AND FRIENDS TO CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION A FOSTER GRANDPARENT CAN OFFER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A WAY FOR VOLUNTEERS TO STAY ACTIVE BY TUTORING CHILDREN IN READING AND MATH.THE WISCONSIN SENIOR EMPLOYMENT (WISE/ TITLE- V) PROGRAM PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS, AGE 55 AND OLDER, WITH TRAINING AND PART-TIME, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE HELPS TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Teresa Pierce
Executive Director
$82,637
Gina Brown
Director Of Operations
$67,688
Kelly Norsten
Director Of Administration
$65,104
Doug Billings
Vice Chairperson
$0
Dimitar Dzikov
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Anna Boland
Chairperson
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,559,736
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,324
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,566,060
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,921
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,571,978

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Workforce Connections Inc has recieved totaling $31,781.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lacrosse Community Foundation

La Crosse, WI

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SER

$25,000
Great Rivers United Way Inc

Onalaska, WI

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT

$6,750
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$31
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