JobPod Announces Partnership with Microsoft

Pictured, left to right: Emily Rogers, Brown County Library; Kate Owens, Bay Area Workforce Development Board; Sarah Sugden, Brown County Library Executive Director; Vickie Patterson, Bay Area Workforce Development Board Executive Director; Michelle Schuler, Microsoft US TechSpark Fellows Program Manager;  Tracy Vreeke, Nicolet Federated Library System Executive Director, Troy Streckenbach, Brown County Executive; Danielle Zeamer, Brown County Library; Hannah Zima Nicolet Federated Library System. (Photo Credit: browncountywi.gov)

JobPod, an innovative initiative dedicated to connecting job seekers with quality employment resources through public libraries, proudly announces its new “Powered by Microsoft” status. The partnership was officially launched at a 2:00pm special event on Tuesday (10/22) at the Brown County East Branch Library in Green Bay.

The event featured notable speakers, including Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, Microsoft US TechSpark Fellows Program Manager Michelle Schuler, Bay Area Workforce Development Board Executive Director Vickie Patterson, and Nicolet Federated Library System Director Tracy Vreeke. Together, they underscored the importance of leveraging training and technology to empower individuals in their job search efforts across Wisconsin.

JobPod aims to merge the welcoming spaces of community libraries with essential workforce development services, offering a comprehensive range of job services and resources. This innovative model ensures that job seekers can find the support they need, regardless of their location. Through its collaboration with Microsoft, JobPod is positioned to provide robust training in digital literacy and technology skills.

This initiative will facilitate opportunities for community members to learn, grow, and succeed in a rapidly evolving job market.

Learn more about JobPod HERE.