WHITEWATER -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has been notified of the upcoming closure of the HyPro, Inc. facility in Whitewater.
HyPro, Inc will be consolidating operations and closing its facility located at 840 Executive Drive in Whitewater.
This closure is expected to affect approximately 62 employees beginning on or about November 2nd, 2015.
The Southeast Workforce Development Board and the local Job Service office will provide Rapid Response services to the affected workers.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Dislocated Worker Program provides transition assistance to workers and companies affected by permanent worker layoffs. The Program's local Rapid Response Teams help companies and worker representatives develop and implement a practical transition plan based on the size of the layoff event. Types of services include:
Workers affected by permanent layoff may also access basic re-employment services at no charge through the state's Job Centers. Some services, including training assistance, may be an option for some workers after enrolling in one or more of DWD's workforce development programs. While all companies faced with permanent worker layoffs are encouraged to seek assistance from the local Rapid Response Teams, some companies may be required to give 60 days notice before a mass layoff or closing under federal and/or state law.
Rep. Andy Jorgensen (D-Milton) released the following statement regarding notice he has been given that HyPro, Inc. of Whitewater plans to consolidate its operations and close its Whitewater facility:
Jorgensen also had this to say regarding the state’s overall business climate: