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Industries

Dodge County boasts a skilled and dedicated labor force, ready to fuel your business success. We're actively cultivating a future-ready workforce through innovative partnerships and programs.

Dodge County offers a compelling proposition for businesses seeking a skilled and qualified workforce:

  • Strong Labor Force: A dedicated labor force with a diverse range of skills and experience is available to meet your needs.
  • Growing Workforce Pool: Recent employment growth trends indicate a steady rise in the available workforce.
  • Educational Pipeline: Partnerships with institutions like Moraine Park Technical College and youth apprenticeship programs ensure a pipeline of qualified talent.

Top Dodge County Employers

Dodge County is a hub for innovation, attracting top companies and industry leaders. You might be surprised to learn that you’ve used or consumed a product made within one of our communities! This is just a glimpse of the many diverse and successful companies that call Dodge County home.

  1. John Deere Horicon Works
    1,000 - 4,999

  2. Quad/Graphics Inc
    1,000 - 4,999

  3. Beaver Dam Unified School District
    500 - 999

  4. Marshfield Medical Center
    500 - 999

  5. Dodge County Correctional Institute
    500 - 999

  6. Michels Corporation
    500 - 999

  7. Metalcraft of Mayville
    500 - 999

  8. Seneca Foods - Clyman
    500 - 999

  9. Mayville Engineering Co Inc
    500 - 999

  10. Watertown Regional Medical Center
    500 - 999

  11. Dodge County Administration
    500 - 999

  12. Clearview Long-Term Care-Rehab
    500 - 999

  13. Walmart Distribution Center
    500 - 999

  14. Kraft - Heinz Co
    250 - 499

  15. Richelieu Foods Inc
    250 - 499

  16. Karavan Trailers
    250 - 499

  17. Seneca Food Corp
    250 - 499

  18. Waupun Correctional Institute
    250 - 499

  19. The Marquardt
    250 - 499

  20. Grande Cheese
    100 - 249

County Workforce Development Programs

  • Inspire Wisconsin: We collaborate with Inspire Wisconsin, a statewide initiative, to connect students with diverse career paths in high-demand fields. Through career fairs, job shadowing programs, and guest speaker opportunities, we expose students to exciting possibilities right here in Dodge County.

  • Youth Apprenticeships: The Youth Apprenticeship program allows students to gain valuable real-world experience while earning academic credit. This innovative program bridges the gap between classroom learning and the professional world, creating a win-win situation for businesses and students alike.

  • GPS Education: GPS Education Program offers hands-on learning experiences that bridge the gap between education and employment. Students gain valuable technical skills and real-world experience, preparing them for successful careers in manufacturing and other high-demand fields.

  • Manufacturing Business Alliance (MBA): Partnering with the MBA allows businesses to tap into a talent pool equipped with the skills needed for success in the modern manufacturing sector. Additionally, MBA school tours showcase the exciting realities of modern manufacturing, sparking student interest in these rewarding career paths.

 

Students from Horicon High School visiting Apache Stainless.

"We are in a good geographic location. We have a tech college that wants to partner with us, and we have high school educators that want to hear from us, so there is a lot of collaboration that way." 

-Pamela Korth, Director of HR, Apache Stainless Equipment Corp.