WCI History
What year was WCI founded?
1983
In the 2003 movie Elf what is the name given to the human child Santa accidently carries to the North Pole?
Buddy
What two programs that we operate are geared towards the population of 55 and better?
WISE and FGP
What brings frosty the snowman to life?
A magical hat
What is the Organization's mission statement?
We connect people, work, and training.
What WCI staff member has the longest tenure?
Wanda Palmer
How many sizes does the Grinch's heart grow once he gets feelings?
Three sizes
What programs are funded through DHS (Department of Health Services)?
FSET and FGP
In the song "Mr. Grinch," what is his brain full of?
Black Spiders
What year are our current strategic goals through?
2025
What was the original name of the Organization?
Private Industry Council (PIC)
In what city did the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street take place?
New York City
How many counties do we operate in?
9
Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Trempealeau, Vernon
In "Rudolph the red nosed-reindeer" how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
9
What is the Organization's vision?
Strengthening communities through building the workforce.
What entity served as the original Workforce Development Board (WDB) for Western Wisconsin?
Workforce Connections, Inc.
In the movie a Christmas Story what gift does Ralphie want so bad?
"Red- Ryder" a carbine- action, 200 shot, range- model air rifle.
What contracting entity do we receive the largest amount of funds from?
Department of Children and Families (DCF) followed by DHS and then the WDB.
What movie from popular culture references "Jingle Bell Rock" in the opening scene?
Lethal Weapon
How many people serve on our Board of Directors?
11
JTPA Legislation (Job Training Partnership Act)
What are the three Christmas ghosts that visit Scrooge?
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
How many programs does the organization operate?
9
FSET, WIOA, FGP, Nav, WISE, W2, JAL, EA, LIFE
What word is used for 'family' in the song "We wish you a Merry Christmas?"
Kin
List 3 of our Strategic Directions
1. Enhance and expand our Technology to provide efficient and effective service
2. Weave Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everything we do
3. Increase our brand awareness within teh community
4. Expand our fund-raising sources
5. Enhance our service delivery model
6. Strengthen our organizational culture