Transitional Jobs

The Transitional Jobs Program is all about helping you get back to work. Think of it as an internship where you get paid to work and learn. As a participant, you'll have the chance to learn valuable job skills, build your resume, and earn an employer reference when you complete the program.

Program Eligibility 

	ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21 AND 64? You must be within this age bracket to be eligible for the Transitional Jobs Program.
	ARE YOU A PARENT? If you are older than 25 years of age, you MUST be the biological parent, adoptive parent, or primary caregiver of a child under the age of 18.
	DO YOU EARN A LOW INCOME? You must have an annual income that is less than 150% of the federal poverty level for your household.
	ARE YOU INELIGIBLE FOR W-2 AND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS? You must be ineligible to receive W-2 benefits and ineligible to receive Unemployment Insurance benefits to be eligible for the Transitional Jobs Program.
	HAVE YOU HAD INCONSISTENT EMPLOYMENT? You must have either been unemployed for the past four weeks or have had inconsistent employment in the past four weeks to be eligible for the program.
	ARE YOU A SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN RESIDENT? The Transitional Jobs Program is only available to residents of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette and Sauk Counties.

Ready to Participate?

If you answered "yes" to all of the questions above, you may be eligible for the program. Your next step is to contact a Transitional Jobs representative. If you need employment assistance and do not meet the eligibility criteria above, you may apply to determine
if you are available for other WorkSmart or Job Center assistance.

How the Transitional Jobs Program Works

Complete ALL phases of orientation

• 80-hour Work Readiness Academy or 12-hour Work Readiness Workshop (selection based on experience)
• Complete all assigned orientation tasks

Demonstrate ALL aspects of work readiness during and after orientation

• Attend every day
• Be on time--all the time
• Get along with supervisors and co-workers
• Be mentally alert and physically capable to meet work requirements
• Demonstrate safe work practices
• Be productive
• Perform quality work
• Demonstrate initiative and motivation
• Demonstrate appropriate work attire, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Develop and commit to attaining long-term employment goal

Work Placement

After completion of the Orientation Phase, we'll work to match you with an available work site for up to six months.

Download the Transitional Jobs brochure or contact a representative today for more information.

Business Benefits

Looking to grow your business but struggle with the costs and risks of hiring and training new employees? Transitional Jobs can help you add and train new workers without the costs or the risks--all while helping people get back to work.

How does it work?

1. We recruit and screen workers.
2. We hire and pay worker wages and payroll taxes for up to 1,040 hours of work.
3. You supervise workers to get them up to speed and get the job done.

This program is available for a limited time so call today to become a Transitional Jobs work site. Visit www.wdbscw.org or contact a representative for more information.

Contact a Representative Today

For more information about the program, call (608) 249-9001 and ask for the Transitional Jobs division. 

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The South Central Wisconsin Transitional Jobs Program is funded by a grant awarded under the Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project, as implemented by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. The information contained here was created by the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, a grantee organization, in collaboration with the South Central Wisconsin Job Center System and WorkSmart.