As we reflect on 36 years of service, we are proud of the individuals and businesses whose lives have been positively impacted through workforce development. Throughout our history, Forward Careers has remained committed to creating pathways to employment, career advancement and economic mobility while responding to evolving workforce needs.
Since 1990, Forward Careers has connected hundreds of thousands of youth, job seekers, and individuals facing barriers to employment to the skills, support, and resources needed to achieve economic mobility and career success.
At the same time, we have worked alongside employers to address workforce challenges, strengthen talent pipelines and develop the skilled workforce essential to business growth and regional competitiveness.
Today’s workforce challenges require innovative and collaborative solutions. Employers need access to qualified talent, workers need opportunities to gain new skills and advance their careers and communities need strategies that promote economic mobility and sustainable growth. Forward Careers helps address these needs by connecting individuals to in-demand careers while helping businesses attract, develop and retain talent.
Through career coaching, skills training, work-based learning, incumbent worker training and strategic workforce initiatives, we create strategies that empower individuals, strengthen employers and contribute to the economic vitality of our region.
“Every person deserves the opportunity to succeed. The most rewarding part of our work is seeing individuals gain the skills, confidence and support needed to build meaningful careers. When people thrive, employers gain valuable talent and communities are better positioned for long-term success,” says president & CEO, Cindy Simons of Forward Careers.
“Forward Careers’ success is built on strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce excellence across Southeastern Wisconsin. By aligning the efforts of employers, educators and community leaders, the organization helps address workforce challenges, strengthen talent pipelines and support the continued growth of our regional economy,” says Steven T. Holtan, chair of Forward Careers.
Pictured are Forward Careers team members Bette Koenig, Lisa Harrison, Joe Starrett, Cindy Hinckley, Kimberly Trinko, Cindy Simons, Vincent Curci, Liz Sarkissian, Kathy Wolfe, and Giovanni Cataldo. Not pictured: Jeff Hopton and Nicole Grumley.
Forward Careers, Inc. | 2607 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188 | 262.695.7880 | forwardcareers.org
