Brown County Job Center

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Job Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Stay Safe Online

Hiring fraud is unfortunately on the rise, with scammers taking advantage of hopeful job seekers. The Better Business Bureau recently reported that employment scams are skyrocketing, with “a growing number of victims losing money and sometimes facing legal issues as a result of the increasingly co...

06/10/2026

What Employers Check in a Background Check

Think background checks are just about criminal records? Think again.

Employers may verify:
• Address history
• Employment and education
• Driving and credit records
• Drug tests
• Military service
• Licenses and permits
• Social Security and work eligibility
• Even neighbor interviews

Be honest. Be prepared. And make sure your resume matches your reality.

06/08/2026

Job Center of Wisconsin has resources for jobseekers with specific barriers to employment. The information and links provide vital assistance to job seekers, employers and Job Center staff to guide job seekers, helping them to clear hurdles and gain employment to enjoy full inclusion in their communities.

Learn more today:

Job Center of Wisconsin has resources for jobseekers with specific barriers to employment.

06/05/2026

What Age Discrimination at Work Really Sounds Like — and How You Can Fight Back
Older workers can be threatened, made miserable and bullied in the workplace
https://www.aarp.org/work/age-discrimination/what-does-it-sound-like/

06/03/2026

Listing References When You Don't Think You Have Any: Ask for a Character Reference

If no one can speak to your job performance, ask for a character reference. This could be someone who knows you’re reliable, honest, or hardworking—even if they’ve never worked with you.

Examples:
• A neighbor who sees you leave for work every day
• A landlord who knows you pay rent on time
• A local shop owner you chat with regularly
• A volunteer coordinator (even if you only helped once)

Just be upfront: “I’m applying for a job and need someone who can speak to my character. Would you feel comfortable doing that?”

06/01/2026

Information is available to help low-income households buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet.

Information on food assistance for low-income families to buy the food needed for a nutritionally adequate diet, including nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children.