Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered that it was right where she always wanted to be. Sue wanted to find a job she would enjoy doing. She was diligent about applying, but she never seemed to land … See details
William always wanted to find a career where he could use his natural mechanical skills. He joined the WIOA Youth program to figure out how he could get started. All it took was the right opportunity. Today, William could not be happier to be starting on a lifelong career in manufacturing. As soon as William … See details
“Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future,” says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her husband and family. “I was a lawyer in Cuba, and it was difficult for me to transfer my degree in this country. When I arrived, I could only say ‘yes’ or … See details
Caring full-time for her newborn gave Jessica time to imagine a wonderful future for her family. In it, she helped people face life-and-death battles as a nurse during the day and came home to her loving family at night. It did not take her long to realize that she could make this future a reality … See details
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year ago, she now has a promising healthcare career, is living in a house, and saw her children get top grades in school. This journey wasn’t easy, but with some help from … See details
