Montello WI Unemployment Career Center Office

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480 Underwood Avenue
Montello, WI 53949-0099
phn: 608-297-3124
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Information about the Montello WI Unemployment Career Center Office:

  • The Montello Unemployment Office is located at 480 Underwood Avenue, Montello, Wisconsin, 53949. The phone number is 608-297-3124.
  • The Montello Unemployment Office is a branch of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, which oversees unemployment compensation programs and unemployment insurance in Wisconsin.
  • The Montello Unemployment Office can help you with applying for unemployment benefits, filing an unemployment insurance claim, checking on your claim status, speaking to a representative, and managing your unemployment benefits application.
  • The Montello Unemployment Office is also a part of the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Center, which provides job search assistance, career counseling, training opportunities, and other workforce services. The phone number for the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Center is 608-405-4545.
  • You can also find more information about unemployment benefits and job centers in Wisconsin at the following websites:
    • Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
    • Wisconsin Unemployment Offices & Job Centers
    • Wisconsin WI Unemployment Office Finder

How do I qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits in Wisconsin?

To qualify for WI UI benefits you must:

  • Have earned sufficient wages 12 to 18 months prior to filing.
  • Have lost your job through no fault of your own
  • Be able to and available for work (mentally and physically).
  • Be Legally authorized to work 
  • Be available to accept new work

What information do I need to apply for WI Unemployment insurance benefits?

To apply for WI UI benefits you will need to provide:

  • For filing online, a username and password.
  • Your current address
  • A valid email or phone number
  • Your social security number
  • Your WI driver license or ID number
  • Your work history for the last 18 months with employer information
  • The first and last dates of work with each employer.
  • The separation reason for leaving each employer.
  • If not a U.S. citizen, your alien registration number, document number and expiration date.
  • If you served in the military in the last 18 months, Form DD-214 (Member 4 copy).
  • Form SF-50 or SF-8, if you are a federal civilian employee
  • If union member, the name and local number of your union hall

How do I file for Unemployment Insurance benefits in WI?

Filing for WI UI benefits:

What is the Maximum UI benefit I can receive in WI?

  • You can get from $54, to a maximum of $363 weekly in WI unemployment insurance benefits. 
  • Wisconsin will provide up to 26 weeks in UI benefits. 

What services are available to help me get employed while getting WI UI benefits?

Wisconsin Directory of Workforce Services has many local Job Centers which provides re-employment services such as: 

  • Virtual Workshops
  • Job Search Assistance
  • Career Exploration
  • Re-employment Services
  • Labor Market Information
  • Resources for Employers and Job Seekers
  • Job Seeker Resource Rooms
  • Computer Access and Staff Assistance
  • Job Seekers Workshops
  • Resume Assistance,
  • Interview Techniques
  • Work Search Skills
  • Technical Assistance and
  • Liaison Services to Employers and Job Seekers
  • Recruitment and Workforce Retention Planning

How can I contact Wisconsin Directory of Workforce Services? 

DWD Contact Information

201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131

Phone: (888) 258-9966
Email: JobCenterofWisconsin@dwd.wi.gov

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 

 Email: dvr@dwd.wisconsin.gov
 Phone: (715) 392-7896
 Website: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Veteran Employment Representative: 

 Email: Thomas.Casey@dwd.wisconsin.gov
 Phone: (715) 817-5925
 Website: Wisc Jobs for Vets

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