Landen C. 
The journey back to college for Audrey began with a helping hand from her grandma. Knowing her work ethic, her grandma connected her to our staff, which ultimately led her to our program, where discovered that her ultimate dream was to help others. Read how Audrey, in her own words, found her path, and now … See details
Christopher’s life took a dramatic turn in March 2024. After spending two years incarcerated, he was finally released back into a world that had changed much during his absence. For many, the weight of the past might have been too heavy to bear. But not for Christopher. He was determined to rewrite his story, and … See details
Wanting something more in life can be a huge motivation. Christopher was a high school graduate with plenty of work experience and sought after skills, but without a college diploma he felt there were some doors that were closed to him. Talking with previous graduates of the Highway and Construction Skills Training (HCST) program, they … See details
“WIOA is the best kept secret for technical college students.” Mary was 57 years old and was counting down the days to her retirement. She worked at an aerospace facility, but after seventeen years she received word it would be shutting down by the end of the year. Starting over was scary and stressful. But … See details
On Thursday, March 21st, we held a Forward Thinking session covering online scams and fraud and what you can do to protect yourself. We were honored to have with us Michael Domke, Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to discuss the different types of … See details
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 There is a nervous excitement in the air as the students file into the classroom. This is a special place any given day of the week—the place they meet to support each other, work on projects, and develop their professional skills for life after high school—but today has a particular buzz … See details
On Thursday, February 15th, we held a Forward Thinking session covering Preparing for Tax Season: A Conversation About the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Speaker Jonathon Ferguson, Financial Capability Specialist with University of Madison Division of Extension, walked us through how to prepare people for tax season, what the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is, … See details
On Thursday, January 17th, we held our first Forward Thinking session of 2024 covering ABAWD Work Requirements. Speaker Megan Sawall, Program Coordinator for FSC, was on hand to walk us through the requirements and exemptions of the specific requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). Some key takeaways from the session: If someone does … See details
