Employment Readiness helps service members, Department of Defense civilians, family members and retirees who are seeking employment by providing a variety of services.
These services include a resource library of employment-related books, videos, publications and pamphlets, and access to office automation.
The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) staff at Fort Knox, KY provides quarterly workshops to transitioning service members, displaced DA civilians, and family members. This program is similar to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and includes transition assistance counseling, a job search skills workshop and resume counseling.
Fort McCoy is located between two small rural towns, Tomah and Sparta (2nd Sparta link), both with populations of about 8,000. La Crosse is the largest city (population 52,000+) within commuting distance of Fort McCoy. La Crosse is approximately 35 miles from Fort McCoy, with access to the freeway at Sparta and Tomah.
Many entry-level positions in the geographic area start at $6.50-$8 per hour. There are limited openings for employment in management positions. Employment in health and human services, general clerical and labor positions are more plentiful. Manufacturing is still a significant source of work for Coulee Region residents, but the national economic slowdown has had an adverse effect on area manufacturing jobs. The service industry will continue its leadership position among growing industries. The Health Services industry is the largest in Western Wisconsin; this industry will continue to grow at an accelerated rate.
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
| NAME: | Civilian Personnel Advisory Center |
| ADDRESS: | 2187 South J Street, Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5150 |
| PHONE: | 608-388-2284 for 24 hour
recording, DSN 280-2284 608-388-2664 for voice |
| WEBSITE: | www.mccoy.army.mil, Civilian Employment link |
| NOTES: | Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Fund Positions |
| NAME: | Army Community Service |
| ADDRESS: | 2111 South 8th Avenue, Fort McCoy, WI 54656 |
| PHONE: | 608-388-2359/3505, DSN 280-2359/3505 |
| WEBSITE: | www.mccoymwr.com |
| FAX: | 608-388-4992 |
| HOURS: | 7:30 am - 4 pm M-F |
| NOTES: | Provides assistance to service members, DoD civilians, family members and retirees who are seeking employment by providing a variety of services. These services include a resource library of employment-related books, publications and pamphlets, and access to office automation. |
| NAME: | VA Great Lakes Health Care System – Tomah Site |
| ADDRESS: | Human Resources, Building
401 Room 2145 500 E. Veterans Street, Tomah, WI 54660 |
| PHONE: | 608-372-1638 |
| WEBSITE: | www.vacareers.va.gov |
| NOTES: | There is a low turnover rate for all positions. Actively recruiting for nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors. |
| NAME: | Wisconsin Job Center-La Crosse County |
| ADDRESS: | 402 N. 8th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| PHONE: | 608-789-5627 |
| FAX: | 608-789-5599 |
| WEBSITE: | www.wisconsinjobcenter.org |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 4:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
24 Hour Job Line: 608-791-0695 Positions Change Daily. The following programs are co-located within this center: Job Service, Job Opportunities and Basic Skills, (JOBS), Private Workforce Connections, and WWTC Student Employment Services. |
| NAME: | La Crosse JOB Center Veterans Unit |
| ADDRESS: | 402 N. 8th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| WEBSITE: | http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dws/bjs/veterans/ |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 4:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Disabled Veterans
Outreach Program:
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| NAME: | Monroe County Job Center |
| ADDRESS: | 14305 Cty Hwy B, Building B, Sparta, WI 54656 |
| PHONE: | 608-269-8900/8903 |
| FAX: | 608-269-8908 |
| WEBSITE: | www.wisconsinjobcenter.org |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 4:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: | Also houses Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Senior Services programs. |
| NAME: | Monroe County Job Center |
| ADDRESS: | 1310 Townline Road, WWTC Building, Tomah, WI 54660 |
| PHONE: | 608-374-7745 |
| FAX: | 608-374-7741 |
| WEBSITE: | www.wisconsinjobcenter.org |
| HOURS: | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm M-TH, 8 am - 4 pm F |
| NOTES: | Also houses Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Western Wisconsin Technical College training programs. |
| NAME: | Defense Commissary Agency |
| ADDRESS: | 2134 South 7th Avenue, Fort McCoy, WI 54656 |
| PHONE: | 608-388-3542/3543, DSN 280-3542/3543 |
| NOTES: |
Fort McCoy is within the Midwest Region; Permanent positions are selected according to the Standard Merit Promotion System; Bagger positions are filled on an as-needed basis and work for tips only. If interested, contact Fort McCoy Head Bagger, Building 2132 for application; Vendor Stocker positions are filled on an as-needed basis. Vendor Stocker positions are now being actively recruited. The positions are not commissary employees. These positions are paid by the individual companies, according to cases stocked. If interested, contact Steve Brown, Grocery Manager at 608-388-3542 for additional information. |
| NAME: | Army Contracting Agency |
| ADDRESS: | 2103 South 8th Avenue, Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5153 |
| PHONE: | 608-388-2800, DSN 280-2800 |
| WEBSITE: | www.mccoy.army.mil |
| NOTES: |
Information on prime contractors can be accessed on the Fort McCoy home page under Civilian Employment, Jobs available with Contractors at Fort McCoy. |
| NAME: | Midwest Labor |
| ADDRESS: | 411 Superior Avenue, Tomah, WI 54660 |
| PHONE: | 608-374-2097 |
| WEBSITE: | www.midwestlabor.com |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 5 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Temp, Temp to Hire, and Permanent for various positions to include; construction, industrial, light industrial, clerical and also day labor. |
| NAME: | Experience Works (formerly Green Thumb) |
| ADDRESS: | 402 N. 8th St North, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| PHONE: | 608-789-5623 |
| WEBSITE: | www.experienceworks.org |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 4:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Serves individuals age 55 and older. Provides occupational training, assessment, case management, and job placement opportunities based on income and age. |
| NAME: | Kelly Services |
| ADDRESS: | 816 2nd Avenue South, Suite 200, Onalaska, WI 54650 |
| PHONE: | 608-785-2477, 800-366-6435 |
| FAX: | 608-785-0324 |
| WEBSITE: | www.kellyservices.com |
| HOURS: | 8 pm - 5 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Temporary and permanent opportunities for office clerical and light industrial positions. Free computer training to qualified applicants. |
| NAME: | Manpower |
| ADDRESS: | 1855 Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650 |
| PHONE: | 608-781-8899 |
| WEBSITE: | www.manpower.com |
| HOURS: | 7 am - 5 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Assists with temporary and long-term employment in clerical, industrial, and professional positions. Offers free training to registered employees. |
| NAME: | Manpower |
| ADDRESS: | 601 N. Superior Ave., Suite 1, Tomah, WI 54660 |
| PHONE: | 608-374-2040 |
| WEBSITE: | www.manpower.com |
| HOURS: | 7 pm - 5 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Assists with temporary and long-term employment in clerical, industrial, and professional positions. Offers free training to registered employees. |
| NAME: | Olsten Staffing Services |
| ADDRESS: | 1800 Jackson Street, Suite H, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| PHONE: | 608-782-1100 |
| WEBSITE: | www.olsten.com |
| HOURS: | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Assists with temporary, long-term, and skill marketing employment opportunities. |
| NAME: | Workforce Connections |
| ADDRESS: | 402 North 8th Street, La Crosse, WI 54602-2908 |
| PHONE: | 608-789-5620, 800-742-5627 |
| WEBSITE: | www.workforceconnections.org |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 4:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Occupational training, assessment, case management, and job search assistance based on income and dislocated worker guidelines. |
| NAME: | Riverfront, Inc. |
| ADDRESS: | 3000 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| PHONE: | 608-784-9450 |
| WEBSITE: | www.riverfrontinc.org/locations/default.asp?loc=La Crosse |
| HOURS: | 7:30 am - 4:30 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Permanent full or part time employment; specialized for people with disabilities; vocational and independent living services available; please set up appointment in advance. |
| NAME: | Skil-Tech |
| ADDRESS: | 1828 E. Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650 |
| PHONE: | 608-781-8833 or 1-800-236-1586 |
| WEBSITE: | www.skil-tech.com |
| HOURS: | 8 am - 5 pm M-F |
| NOTES: |
Labor pool for contractors in the Coulee region; carpentry, concrete, electrical, plumbing, HVAC. |
NOTE: TO ASSIST ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN MAINTAINING ACCURATE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 608-388-6812 IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS CONTACTING THE ABOVE AGENCIES. THANK YOU.
LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
| Black River Area Chamber
of Commerce 336 N Water Street Black River Falls, WI 54615 800-404-4008, 715-284-4658 www.blackrivercountry.net |
Greater La Crosse Area
Chamber of Commerce 712 Main Street, P.O. Box 219 La Crosse, WI 54602-0219 800-889-0539, 608-784-4880 www.lacrossechamber.com |
| Sparta Area Chamber of
Commerce 111 Milwaukee Street Sparta, WI 54656 888-540-8434, 608-269-4123 www.spartachamber.org |
Onalaska Center for
Commerce & Tourism 800 Oak Forest Drive Onalaska, WI 54650 800-873-1901, 608-781-9570 www.discoveronalaska.com |
| Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce
& Convention & Visitors Bureau 306 Arthur Street Tomah, WI 54660 800-94-TOMAH, 608-372-2166 www.tomahwisconsin.com |
EMPLOYMENT LINKS
Wisconsin Job Center - http://wisconsinjobcenter.org
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/jbsintro.html
Wisconsin State Employment - www.wiscjobs.state.wi.us
Wisconsin Job Bank - www.ajb.org/wi/
Wisconsin Job Net - www.dwd.state.wi.us/jobnet/mapWI.htm
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwd/workers.htm
Fort McCoy Homepage - www.mccoy.army.mil - Civilian Employment
La Crosse Tribune (Classifieds) - www.lacrossetribune.com
Sparta Newspapers - www.spartanewspapers.com
Tomah Journal - www.tomahjournal.com
River Valley Newspaper Group - www.rivervalleynewspapers.com
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - www.usajobs.opm.gov
Army Civilian Personnel Online - www.cpol.army.mil