DWD says upgrades to unemployment system on schedule, within budget
The state Department of Workforce Development is about halfway through a modernization project.
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The state Department of Workforce Development is about halfway through a modernization project.
MADISON, Wis. – It was not a pleasant time in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The start of the COVID pandemic in early 2020 prompted a surg
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has entered into a nearly $17 million, multi-year contract with software development company Flexion to update the antiquated system for paying unemployment claims that was overwhelmed last year during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state announced Wednesday.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is rolling out new updates to its systems. The move comes after many Wisconsinites had issues applying for unemployment benefits during the pandemic. The DWD is working with Madison-based Flexion Inc. to make rapid improvements for customers. “There’s going to be a virtual agent component there,” DWD Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek said....