The QUEST grant provides support and training for individuals working in, returning to, or interested in pursuing training in the early childcare field in the State of Wisconsin. As an early childcare provider, you will spend time with little ones, learn the joys of early childhood, and become a role model in our next generation’s lives. Grant services are listed below. Assistance is available for those looking to enter the early childhood education field or to further their current education. (The Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB) is offering the QUEST grant to individuals within the Northwest Wisconsin region.)

Eligibility

Eligible to work in the U.S.

Individuals whose employment status at any time was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

- OR -

Self-employed individuals who became unemployed or significantly underemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

-OR-

Individuals who have no work history or are entering the workforce for the first time

Services

Tuition Assistance/Education
Employment
Childcare
Transportation
Housing
Incentives
On-the-job Training

Disclaimer:

This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)'s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DOL/ETA. DOL/ETA makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.

Get Started Today!

Ryce Davis

Special Projects Case Coordinator
Email715-204-4192

Jo Nowak-Thompson

Email715-204-4192

Dawn Knapp

Grant Project Coordinator
dknapp@nwwib.com715.201.9514

Kate Owens

Project Coordinator of Cluster 1 (orange)
kowens@bayareawdb.org920.613.6919

Becca Collins

Grant Project Coordinator
bcollins@wdbscw.org608.249.9001

Dawn Knapp

Project Coordinator of Cluster 3 (blue)
dknapp@nwwib.com715.201.9514

Brian Kalish

Project Coordinator of Cluster 4 (red)
bkalish@ncwwdb.org715.923.8622