The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development provides labor-related resources and data for businesses and individuals.
The Job Center of Wisconsin operated by the DWD and is an employment exchange connecting businesses and individuals in and surrounding the state. The Rock County Job Center (RCJC), located in Janesville, provides a One-Stop Employment Center for employers and job hunters. The RCJC can operate as an external human resources center for new or existing employers by providing recruiting and screening services and interview space.
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) provides programming and services to individuals and businesses in Rock, Green, Lafayette, Grant, Iowa, and Richland counties. Below are information sheets provided by SWWDB.
The area's one stop employment and information portal can help streamline employers' talent recruitment and retention efforts. Employers can post openings on multiple online job boards, access applicant information in real time and have the ability to nudge job seekers who haven't yet completed their applications. This single source online portal has features such as "Reverse Placement Program," "Trailing Spouse Program," and "Community Connection Program." For job hunters,
Education Training Resources can assist job hunters in identifying current and new skill levels and better understand what employers are looking for. Visit
JobsinRockCounty.com for more information.
For a full list of the largest employers in the area, visit Rock County Development Alliance.
Reports
Janesville Commuting Patterns and Workforce Statistics, 2021
Income and Labor Statistics
Wage and Benefit Survey - Rock County 2015
Occupational and Employment Wage Data
The labor shed for Janesville extends significantly beyond the borders of Rock County. Since Janesville's location is a congruence of Interstates I-39 and I-90, US Highways 14 and 51 and State Highways 11 and 26, our labor shed extends to Madison; south of Rockford, IL; west to almost the Iowa state line; and east to Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha.
For a full list of the largest employers in the area, visit Rock County Development Alliance.
