MARSHFIELD (WAOW) -
Things might look a little disorganized at the Marshfield
Area United Way office, but that's because the Marshfield Job Center is moving
in.
"We'll have to wait to see how this all comes together, but
we're excited," said Paula Jero, Marshfield United Way Executive Director.
After a cut in funding from Wood County, the Job Center had
to be moved from City Hall Plaza.
County officials said a change in a major employment program
from the state made it necessary to cut funding.
"That really tied our hands, unfortunately. We'd love to be
able to support the Job Center," said Brandon Vruwink of Wood County Human
Services.
Officials agree that the Marshfield Job Center is an
important resource.
"The Job Center in Marshfield is vital," said Vruwink.
That's why the United Way stepped in – to offer a new space
for the Job Center at its Marshfield office on South Central Avenue.
"It really doesn't make sense if you don't have a job, that
you're going to have to be driving to get Job Center services," said Jero.
The funding cut still has consequences. The Job Center will
still be open three days a week instead of four, but officials said it's worth
it.
"I keep looking at the opposite end of the spectrum would be
to have no services at all available. So, I think being able to preserve three
days a week is really a great thing," Jero.
The Marshfield Job Center will be open in its new location
January 7th.
