Jody Turns It All Around
Jody's story is one that any job-seeker can relate to. With a newborn and a teenager to care for, she was scrambling to find...
Jody's story is one that any job-seeker can relate to. With a newborn and a teenager to care for, she was scrambling to find...
Zach may be young, but he's already proven himself a man of integrity. After losing his parents in his early teens, Zach had to...
"Amanda and I love to share all our mommy highs and lows each time we meet," says Der Lo, a Career Planner with WIOA....
Moving from rural Wisconsin to the city of Oshkosh was a big change for Jamie, but she knew that's where her family could find...
Patricia joined Wisconsin Works and FSET hoping for a great job, but she was surprised to find it waiting in the industry she left...
Ashley has the kind of quiet energy that amazes. One day, she’s just starting to volunteer at the front office, and the next, she’s...
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
If your family needs help, you want it as soon as possible. The new Wisconsin Works Eligibility Call Center (W2ECC) is designed to do...
Ryan and Jessica arrived in Wisconsin this summer without so much as a car to huddle up in at night, but you'd never know it...
Jeremiah rode his skateboard nearly five miles to his first FSET appointment. Without money for a car, it was his best way to get...
"Someday, I will be a manager," says TaCiana. A few months ago, she couldn't imagine saying those words. She was just hoping life might...
Once her children reached school-age, Karen was ready to go back to school herself. "My husband had a good job," she says, "but we...
“I have a fight inside me like no other,” says Roseatta. Homeless and struggling to overcome a traumatic upbringing in foster care, she can...
Coming to the U.S. from a Somalia engulfed in civil wars for decades, Said wanted to give his family the opportunity for a fresh start...
Jenni loved being a server, but when she fell sick, her doctor said she'd need to find a new career. Thankfully, she knew exactly where to...
“Being a Nursing Assistant is something important to me,” says Gabby. “It is such a rewarding feeling.” Before joining Wisconsin Works, Gabby did not...
Help us celebrate independence by cheering on Charetha! FSET and Wisconsin Works helped her find a new outlook on life - and she's using...
If you’ve been following FSC for a while, you might recognize Juan from a TrANS flagging class last year. Today, he’s got a full-time...
When we first met Brett, he told us a story about grocery shopping with his young son. Walking down the aisle, his son asked...
Deana’s story is all about how caring communities can make a difference in someone’s life. Looking for work was a top priority for Deana,...
“The WIOA program has helped me learn necessary skills for a job market that is in need of job seekers," says Matt. He joined...
When Lara got a notice in the mail stating that she needed to start FSET to keep her Food Stamps, she did not know what...
"I just feel so happy and blessed to be where I am now," says Antoine. He knew the TrANS program by its reputation for getting people solid...
Dylan knew that moving forward meant getting an education. He joined WIOA to make it happen. This spring, he has a diploma in-hand and is...
When Myra sees a great opportunity, she jumps into it with both feet forward! After just two weeks with Wisconsin Works, she co-enrolled in FSET,...
After working with Wisconsin Works for only a few months, Victoria is thrilled to have a great job, a happy daughter, and a plan...
One thing was certain: if James was going to travel down the road to success, he wanted to do so driving a semi. He had...
Our WIOA participants all have unique paths, but each of these young men also have something in common: they have all just earned degrees...
Daniel is certainly no stranger to hard work. When he first came into FSET, he quickly got a job laboring at a local farm....
Only a few months ago, Anthony was just getting used to the idea of reconnecting with his children, after his release from prison. He...
"As a single mother, it was scary losing my job," Andrea admits. Months behind on rent, she felt like her world had been turned...
While out making deliveries, Kayla's nightmare came true as her car suddenly sputtered to a stop. Rolling to the nearest mechanic, they told her...
Jeffrey wanted a new direction, but he felt like his internal GPS was turning him in circles. With his family counting on him, he turned to...
Bessie was a month away from graduating. While the future looked bright, she couldn't help but have the all-important question: "what next?" That's when...
After finding a job through Wisconsin Works last Fall, Shaquilla did not expect to need the program any further. Over the next six months,...
Cassandra is celebrating the holidays with a new full-time job after enrolling in Wisconsin Works! If you are looking for a career change, call 715-261-8700...
Almost three years ago, Daphrose brought her family to safety from the war torn Congo. The U.S. offered freedom they never had before, but...
Carrie did not want just another job - she wanted "a meaningful career for a lifetime," and she got it by joining FSET! If you're...
As a young boy, Rob dreamed of working at a news station. Fast forward twenty years, and he had earned his bachelor’s in broadcast...
“The wonderful people at FSET not only gave me some practical office work experience but the motivation to search for employment and my enthusiasm...
Roberta made an important discovery when she joined FSET and Wisconsin Works: she found the power to unleash her potential. Within just three weeks,...
Lonnie was close to a touchdown, but he fumbled the ball at the last second. At least, that's how he felt after getting multiple...
Enrolling in FSET straight from prison, Cashmere was determined not to go back, and to be the inspiration his family deserves. He came to us...
Meagan had been looking for a way to channel her desire to care for others into a meaningful career and “to get everything started.” She...
William knew he'd be a great addition for an employer, if he could just get a chance. He got this chance through FSET, and he's now making the...
Molly's story is one of persevering through any odds. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she has found her calling and is heading to college this...
After moving her family halfway around the world, Mumtaz was determined to find any work possible to support them. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works,...
Dominique made smart moves this year. The first one was hard: leaving everything behind to begin a better life. The second one made it...
Stacy has brought her family to new life with the help of Wisconsin Works, and she wants you to know how! Call 920-292-1330 to...
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered...
William always wanted to find a career where he could use his natural mechanical skills. He joined the WIOA Youth program to figure out...
"Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future," says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her...
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 Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
Our 3rd annual July Jamboree is just around the corner! Join us for a day of family fun and a chance to get the job...
For Richard, carrying a badge is a reminder of the mother he left college to care for and the children he went back to...
Family has always been Allyssa’s top priority. Studying full-time, maintaining the household, or financial concerns would wait until the children were asleep. She knew...
Cassie has always been the mom you can depend on. She had been steadily employed until last October, when suddenly she found herself looking...
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
With science experiments during the day and improv at night, our Upward Bound East and Central students got an unforgettable taste of college life at St. Norbert...
Lisa is a young mother with big plans for her future. Capable and driven, she became her family’s breadwinner while still earning her high...
Fun-loving and full of energy, Casey values every person he meets. So his new, full-time job helping people with disabilities is a perfect fit....
Bobbie’s passion for helping others has kept her going through the obstacle course of life these past few years. She became a skilled juggler...
Duane has learned to be resourceful over the years. Living in a tent during the summer, he figured out that without a fridge, he...
Help us congratulate Jaleel for successfully completing his GED at the NWTC - Marinette campus! Jaleel joined the WIOA Youth program in October 2015, where...
If you're a trendy shopper, you might see Tiana at her new job at Forward 21. Confident and happy, she says that this job...
This year, Raeed has been discovering the things that make America great, especially the ability to create a new home for his family. When Raeed...
Every strong woman has a story about the weights she had to lift from her shoulders. This year, Wendy has lifted four of life's greatest...
WillieMae is 66 years old, but she will smile when she tells you that “On the day I graduated I thought I was younger than...
Joshua graduated from TrANS in October 2013 and is described by his instructor as the "most physically gifted grad I ever had.” Today he's working on...
What would you call it when you throw an event and 2,500 people show up? We’d call it a great turnout! On June 25th,...
Today, we'd like to share a story from the mouth of one of our TrANS graduates during Friday's ceremony. Three of these eight graduates have...
Darcy’s story is one of strength rewarded and a hopeful life renewed. Before enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she was working to support herself and...
Gretchen has always believed her job is to inspire hope in others. When medical issues forced Gretchen to leave her job at the WI Department...
It takes strong roots for a plant to grow, but every gardener will tell you that sometimes it takes a little help to get...
When you start from scratch it is like being born again. I brought my discipline and experiences from Cuba, but starting new, starting fresh...
It might seem like the job you’re searching for is hiding around the corner, but the only way to find it is to keep...
Forward Service Corporation is excited to announce the launch of a new program called TEMP, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families....
It’s a story you might see in a movie: a homeless young woman determined to find work ends up finding much more. With a...
Jason knew that he needed to learn a better way to find work. He was constantly filling out applications but could not seem to...
Governor Scott Walker joined Forward Service Corporation on April 20th to mark the first anniversary celebration of the FSET program at the Bay Central Job Center...
There are options for people in every circumstance, and knowing what they are can make all the difference. A single mom, Kami’s job barely...
College is an awfully big adventure, and having time to explore it can be a lot of fun, as our Upward Bound Central and...
This week we’re excited to tell you about William, a customer enrolled in WIOA who’s not only training for a great career but is...
Imagine life without soap, taking a shower without shampoo, or trying to care for an infant without diapers. Or, imagine sleeping on a floor...
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