JobPod, an initiative designed to provide job seekers with access to quality employment resources through public libraries, announced a new partnership with Microsoft.
The collaboration aims to leverage technology training and upskilling to further empower community members across Wisconsin in their job search efforts.
JobPod merges community library spaces with existing workforce development services. This approach enables job seekers to access a comprehensive range of job services and resources, regardless of their location. Through its partnership with Microsoft, JobPod is equipped to offer a robust menu of support for digital literacy and technology skill development.
“Microsoft’s commitment to digital inclusion is exemplified through the JobPod initiative, which is designed to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive economic opportunities,” says Michelle Schuler, TechSpark Wisconsin at Microsoft.
JobPod, created by the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, the Brown County Library, the Department of Workforce Development, and the Nicolet Federated Library System, is currently operational in three locations throughout Wisconsin including Brown County Library East Branch, Algoma Public Library, and Niagara Public Library.
“Our collaboration with Microsoft represents a significant step forward in our mission to empower job seekers across Wisconsin,” says Vickie Patterson, executive director of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board.
The JobPod team is actively planning to expand services to additional library sites throughout the state of Wisconsin.
For more details about JobPod, visit jobpodwi.org.
