Department of Workforce Development: Wisconsin Business Closing & Mass Layoff (WARN) Notice: Appvion, Inc.

Appvion, Inc. – Appvion, Inc. will be permanently terminating its operation of both the Distribution Center, located at 115 Kensington Drive as well as the Basestock Warehouse, located at 3000 Warehouse Road in Appleton, WI. The work performed at both facilities will be subcontracted to another company and will no longer be done by Appvion employees. The effective date of the termination of these operations will be October 15 for Basestock Warehouse and November 5 for the Distribution Center. The first separations will occur on November 19, 2017. DWD and the Bay Area Workforce Development Area Rapid Response Team will work with the affected parties to offer rapid response services.

Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722

Workforce Development Dislocated Worker Services Summary

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:

– pre-layoff workshops on a variety of topics such as resume writing and interviewing, job search strategies, and budgeting
– provision of information about programs and resources through written materials and information sessions
– career and resource fairs.

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. More information about advance notice requirements is available at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/.