“Only you can hold you back,” says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe in him, he’s not holding himself back anymore! DeShawn came to TrANS because although he had a stable income, it was barely enough to make ends meet. “In class,” he says, … See details
Two things stand out about Merissa – she’s a professional multitasker and her organization skills would impress anyone. She worked for four years in the computer industry while arranging a busy schedule of appointments for her son’s autism. Grandma was able to help during the week, but when Merissa became pregnant again, it wasn’t long … See details
When Dawn moved to Wisconsin, she brought a whole lot of energy and compassion with her – but she was surprised that her CNA license wouldn’t come along for the ride. In a scramble to support her family and stay in the field she loved, Dawn learned about Wisconsin Works. Today, she’s back in healthcare and shooting … See details
Doris came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she’s such a great flagger that drivers actually thank her when she says to slow down. If you ask why she’ll never slow her career down, though, she’ll tell you it’s because she wants to be the best mom, … See details
“So I’m sitting in Shannon’s cubicle and noticed some posters about these boot camps. They are 3 months of full-time schooling with an internship at a company that may hire you on when you graduate.” Seeing those posters changed Angela’s life. After years of searching for the perfect job, she finally has the career she’s … See details
