8th Annual Coulee Career Fest 2025: Connecting Job Seekers, Business Owners, and Community Partners
Presented by the Western WI Workforce Development Board
In addition to employer booths, Coulee Career Fest will feature a dedicated Resource Area offering valuable support for job seekers and career changers. Attendees can take advantage of resume assistance, explore job search tools, access veteran services, learn about youth employment programs, apprenticeship, along with other helpful resources designed to land their next career.
Employers in Attendance (entry-level, professional, full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship roles available):
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Education & Training
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Viterbo University
Western Technical College
Finance & Banking
Altra Federal Credit Union
Citizens State Bank
Co-op Credit Union
Government & Public Sector
City of La Crosse
City of Onalaska
La Crosse County
School District of La Crosse
U.S. Army
Healthcare & Human Services
Aurora Community Services
Benedictine Living
BrightStar
Care Community-La Crosse
Bethany St. Joseph Corporation
Catholic Charities
Eagle Crest Communities
Springbrook Assisted Living
Winona Health
Manufacturing & Industrial
Ace Hardware
AMS Micromedical, LLC
Ashley Furniture
Cardinal Glass Industries
Chart Industries
City Brewing
Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations
Holmen Cheese, LLC
Fastenal
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Kwik Trip
Mathy Construction
Multistack
Pilgrim’s Global
S&S Cycle
Wabash
Walzcraft
Xetex, LLC
Retail & Hospitality
Allied Cooperative
Arby’s
Home Depot
Services
Talon Protection Agency
Staffing & Workforce Services
Aerotek: Recruiting & Staffing Agency
Referral Staffing Solutions
Employbridge (Remedy Intelligent Staffing)
Telecommunications & Technology
Mediacom Cable
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Wisconsin Job Service
Office of Veteran Employment Services
WI Apprenticeship/Western Tech College
Western WI Workforce Development
Workforce Connections
Mission: To develop demand-driven and innovative workforce strategies that cultivate a skilled and competitive workforce that meets the needs of employers in our region. https://www.westernwdb.org
Workforce Connections, Inc
Workforce Connections, Inc. is a non-profit organization that partners with the One-Stop Wisconsin Job Centers partners. Since 1983, Workforce Connections, Inc. has assisted job seekers, laid-off workers, and youth with career planning, job search assistance, and skills training. In addition, employers are assisted with a wide array of services, including recruiting, retaining, and training employees. https://workforceconnections.org
Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce in the 21st century and beyond.
The Department’s primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work. At the same time, it works with employers to find the necessary workers to fill current job openings. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov
Job Center of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Job Centers play a vital role in connecting employers with job seekers and helping workers succeed in today’s job market. They provide access to jobs, training opportunities, career information, and support services to help individuals achieve their career goals. For businesses, Job Centers offer connections to qualified employees, employee training programs, labor market information, hiring and tax incentives, retention strategies, and access to untapped labor pools, helping both workers and employers thrive. https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com
Event Location: Stoney Creek Hotel – 3060 S. Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska, WI
Event Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Event Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Website: www.westernwdb.org/jobfair
Coulee Career Fest 2025 – Media Kit (Images & Assets)
Media Contact
Kevin Ruetten
Business Service Coordinator
Western WI Workforce Development Board
608-398-8261
ruettenk@westernwdb.org