When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only to have them denied. She’d all but resigned herself to the sidelines but knew she had to do something to care for her children. That’s when she started working with W-2 … See details
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly, her health took a big hit. It’s an all-too familiar story. Her health kept her from working, and the medicals bills started piling up. She wondered if she could support her … See details
The growing wave of anti-Asian violence and harassment is a sober reminder of the sad truth that racism continues its ugly presence in American life. It must stop. These folks are our neighbors, our friends, our co-workers, our fellow citizens and community residents. Most importantly, people of Asian descent are not responsible for the COVID-19 … See details
A little over a year ago, Yadira moved her four children from the southern U.S. to Wisconsin. She was hoping to find a home with more opportunities for them. Before she started participating in FSC’s programs, however, she had all she could handle just trying to get settled. “Yadira was very excited about the opportunity … See details
We’d be missing out if we didn’t celebrate one more woman in construction this week who’s been impressing us since day one. Back in 2015, Tia was just starting her construction career as a flagger. She’d put her education on hold to raise her family, and when finances became tight, construction was her saving grace. … See details
This is Women in Construction Week, #WiCweek! It’s a time to recognize the viability of women in construction, as well as how life-changing this industry is for those who have the courage to start. These TrANS graduates are just a few of the inspirational women in the trades who’ve reminded us to challenge the status … See details
When Sirenia graduated from TrANS, we thought she’d jump right into a new construction career, but that didn’t happen. “After chatting, Sirenia explained that she was fearful of entering road construction because it was seasonal work,” says Lorie, her TrANS instructor. Sirenia wasn’t sure that “she’d be able to support herself during the off-season.” She … See details
Chelsea came from the big city, where she did well as a cellist. It was exciting work, but not always steady. After moving, however, she wasn’t sure that employers would consider her in a completely different field – like, industrial different. Since joining FSET, employers aren’t the only ones taking her seriously, though – she … See details
