Rhinelander WI Unemployment Career Center Office

Northern Advantage Job Center – Iron/Vilas County

Northern Advantage Job Center
51-A North Brown St.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Enter from Anderson St.; rear of the building
Telephone: (715) 365-1500
TDD/TTY: 711		Services:
Resume Assistance,
Job Seeker Resource Rooms
Computer Access & Staff Assistance
Job Seekers Workshops
Interview Techniques
Work Search Skills

The Rhinelander Unemployment Office is a local branch of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development that can help you with unemployment benefits and job search assistance. Here are some details about the office that you might find useful:

  • The office is located at 51 North Brown Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501. You can call them at 715-365-1500.
  • The office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
  • The office is also part of the Northern Advantage Job Center, which offers various services and resources for job seekers, such as resume writing, career counseling, workshops, and training². You can contact the job center by phone at 608-355-4810 or by email at jobcenterofwisconsin@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
  • The unemployment rate in Rhinelander was 2.1% as of 2018, which was lower than the county average of 3.2% and the state average of 3.0%. You can also find the unemployment rate by age and educational attainment in Rhinelander online.

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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