align wisconsin

Align Wisconsin is a workforce intermediary launching in Racine, WI with the vision to expand statewide. We start with the data, examining employer demand and talent supply to identify gaps across occupations and industries, and then work to close them.

We are working towards bringing together employers, educators, community organizations, and government partners to build strong, sustainable talent pipelines. By aligning systems, policies, funding, and partnerships, we help ensure Wisconsin develops the workforce needed for in-demand, high-quality jobs.

Our Vision

A Wisconsin where communities marry economic prosperity and mobility.

Our Mission

Align partners to enable talent for in-demand, well-compensated careers and to promote economic mobility.

WHAT IS A WORKFORCE INTERMEDIARY?

The function of a workforce intermediary is to connect the entities across the workforce ecosystem vital to marrying both economic growth and economic mobility and creating intention pathways between them to achieve shared goals.

  • EMPLOYERS

    Employers across Southeast Wisconsin who need people to fill open career opportunities.

  • EDUCATION & TRAINING PROVIDERS

    Places of learning that provide skills training, certifications, and degrees in needed occupations

  • GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

    Organizations assisting in employment searches and providing wrap-a-round services.

  • JOB SEEKERS

    Candidates looking to work and build a career with a local organization.

By 2030, 500 unemployed Racine residents from five high-poverty census tracts hired into family sustaining careers.

A NEW VISION

Over the last 35 years, Racine has led the state in unemployment and poverty has grown across census tracks.

INTERMEDIARY CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK

America Achieves has outlined the six key functions of an intermediary.

ANALYZE

Analyze specific employer hiring needs by industry, occupation, education and skills.

ENGAGE

Deeply engage with employers on talent needs to solve gaps to analyze processes, practices, and policies.

CONNECT

Through data and community partnerships, connect job seekers to good jobs and pathways.

DEVELOP

In partnership with employers, educators, community groups and members, develop programs based on demand for good jobs.

GENERATE

Generate actionable research to access design and impact, research trends, and drive policy.