Jeff Is On The Road Again
As the saying goes, "when one door closes, another one will open." When Jeff saw doors closing in his life, he had the determination...
As the saying goes, "when one door closes, another one will open." When Jeff saw doors closing in his life, he had the determination...
With the sheer number of job opportunities out there today, choosing the right job can be really overwhelming, especially if you are unemployed. Chase...
With a perfect 4.0 GPA for her spring semester, Alison is well on her way to reaching her dream of being a nurse –...
Sharifa has a new car and the license to drive it, thanks to the support of her friends and community in her new Wisconsin...
Sometimes, people come through our doors with a vision, a dream, and a plan. All they need is someone to help them lay down...
College can be a very exciting and yet very overwhelming experience for most high school students. Like most new college students, Brooke was looking...
When he came to FSET, Steven had a clear idea of what he wanted: To maintain his sobriety and continue recovery, and A part-time...
Tsion is a bright young lady who’s on her way to a great future. When our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) team first met...
“FSET gave me a second chance at being a productive member in society by being self sufficient.” John arrived in our Fond du Lac office...
When Tracy was referred to our Winnebago office from FoodShare, he was experiencing homelessness and looking to obtain employment. He spoke with Morgan, a...
"FSET helped me to get to where I am today. I am not sure where I would be without the program; it helped me...
“I wouldn't be where I am today if not for the programs that I participate in and all the help along the way from...
Hassan came to our FSC office as a refugee from Afghanistan. He didn't have any money or a job, spoke little English, and was...
Congratulations to Hakim, who’s started his first job in construction after graduating from our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program! Hakim hadn’t considered construction...
It was about four years after high school, and Phillip still wasn't sure which career path was the right choice. The pandemic made finding...
Amanda wants to share her story with all the young women out there who need a little bit of encouragement today. That’s because today, we’re...
It barely takes a minute to see what drives Melinda to do more. It was “my daughter’s unconditional love that brought me to W-2,”...
Venashia loves helping to care for others, but working full-time and being a full-time mom of four young kiddos can be a lot to...
The road to employment isn’t always a straight one. When Drew entered our Fond du Lac office, he was new to the area, unemployed,...
Chrisana was looking for support on her employment journey when she came into our Fond du Lac office. She was on FoodShare, which made...
Every once in a while, someone comes in knowing exactly what they want to do, but they need help to get there. Edward was...
When we start working on our own personal development, we can outgrow certain aspects of our lives. This was the dilemma Kristin was facing...
Savannah wanted to make a better life for herself and her little girl. Living in a small apartment and struggling to make ends meet,...
Someday soon, you might be driving down the road and spy Michael in a field, tending to the animals on his hobby farm. Through...
As someone who loves to draw, Wayne has dreams of starting his own design company someday. But he knew the path he was on...
As parents, we want to be someone that our kids look up to. Elizabeth did just that. She was a mother of three looking...
Job searching can be tough in today’s job market. It can be even tougher for parents, especially single parents, when finding childcare is also...
WIOA Youth participant, Lisa, came to FSC Shawano in June of 2022 in hopes of finding guidance and support with her educational journey. She...
Sometimes things happen fast. After spending time in incarceration, Tommy was released and was immediately enrolled in FoodShare and the FoodShare Employment and Training...
The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is designed to help with employment and supportive services. Sometimes that means immediate assistance, like transportation or...
The day after Dakota was released from incarceration, he enrolled in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET), a third party program funded in partnership...
When Fransis lost her job, she didn’t know how she was going to provide for her children. With rising inflation and a small safety...
Thousands of people have been displaced since Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Among them were Olena and her children. Separated from...
We earn trust by pulling through on our promises, especially when it’s hard. When Michael joined Wisconsin Works (W-2), he wasn’t expecting anything special. He...
For the last eight years, Andy had been working with a flooring company, but he had to reassess his options when they closed their...
When Sandy approached us, she was struggling financially, mentally, and physically. She was seeing a counselor weekly and under a lot of stress and...
Many reasons can lead to a disruption in full-time employment, and sometimes that can come in the form of a rare health condition. This was...
Justice-involved individuals face additional challenges when re-entering the workforce. In addition to finding work, there is a personal factor of regaining and rebuilding what...
Financial struggles can bring the weight of the world down on a parent. Audrey knows about that firsthand. Nonetheless, she still advises to “Just...
Transitioning to a normal life after incarceration can be an incredibly overwhelming experience, especially when you don’t know where to start. That’s why we’re...
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Matie was a successful construction and logistics business owner for over 10 years in his home country. He had assisted the US marines in...
When Emily asked Bret if she could write a story about his most recent success, he laughed, asking “Am I a success?” But we...
Bob dreamed of finding a supportive, welcoming, and positive workplace that he could call home. Without a job or car, starting a job search...
Something new: In Rock County, our offices are in the same building as our partner Community Action. This creates a more effective way of...
About five years ago, Justin was in a managerial position. It was the career path he’d always expected to retire on. “I had zero...
Sometimes our clients are ready to start on their dreams the moment they enter our doors. More often, they have immediate needs and cannot...
Although Elizabeth had a part-time job that she enjoyed, she couldn't shake the feeling that something different was on the horizon. Whenever she envisioned...
During high school, envisioning life after graduation can be difficult. JAG can help. Our Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is an elective class that...
Sarah met Tammy on her first day here at FSC. As a new Food Share Employment & Training (FSET) Case Manager, Sarah was observing...
Natalie was looking for a new path and did not know which way to turn. Everywhere she looked seemed to lead toward a dead...
When we talk about clients reaching for their dreams, we know that it won’t always be a smooth or straight path. Michelelyn is proof...
When you enroll in our programs and services, you are matched with a specialized CARE Network that helps connect you to resources and opportunities...
Jacqueline is a mother and found herself going through a personal issue. This had an immediate impact on her family’s housing as they were...
Since 2001, Courtney had been in and out of Wisconsin Works (W-2). Circumstances out her control led to bouts of homelessness and medical issues....
When it comes to achieving a dream, a good plan is essential. Without a goal to strive toward, however, I’m reminded of the exchange...
Doris is a graduate of our TrANS program who has transformed her life. Recently, she took the time to share her story, which we...
Since he could remember, Justin wanted to make something of himself. Too many times in his life, he's been overlooked or misjudged. He lacked...
In Today’s Construction Industry, women make up 10.9% of all workers at a construction site. And while more women are joining the field, there’s...
When you become a mother, your whole life shifts, and your priorities can change in an instant. Motherhood can sometimes feel like a miraculous...
Keng came to us right after high school. He was a student in Special Education at East High and was referred by his teacher....
Jeremy came to us seeking stable employment, but a legal past was making it challenging to move forward. Finding himself in a loop, he...
As a young single parent of two young children, Sara wanted to make a change in her life but didn’t know how. She was...
Kaley has always loved helping people, especially children. Her passion to help people got her thinking about the Nursing at a young age. Aside...
Stephanie was recently released from incarceration and just starting to get reacclimated to normal life again. As a single mother needing to support a...
It’s one thing to believe in your dreams, but it’s another to make it come true. Jeanette was young single mother with a big...
“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond,...
Life has an interesting way of showing us when it’s time for a change, whether we’re ready or not. Normalcy can be changed in...
This is the continuing story of Maria, a very creative participant in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program. Previously, Maria had approached us...
“Dreams can change; when one door closes another one opens.” This is a story of a mother from Fond Du Lac County who found her...
Transportation obstacles are not issues that just affect individuals but the entire community. This is a story about someone who is paying it forward...
Providing for your family while dealing with employment obstacles is a lot to overcome. Scraping by while trying to build a better future for...
All stories are a work in progress. This one is no different. Lorie Thompson, a coordinator for the Southwest Transportation Alliance for New Solutions...
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had...
Being a stranger in a new country can be scary, disorienting, and overwhelming. It takes inner strength to face the challenges that come with...
Mary Jo was a stay-at-home Mom for 15 years. She decided that it was time for a change of scenery and found a job...
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is...
Moving to a new area is difficult, especially if you need to find immediate employment. The disruption can create a cascade of problems. However,...
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved...
Southwest Transportation Alliance Network Solution (SW TrANS) has partnered with Hendrick’s CareerTek (HCT). HCT has a state-of-the-art career center located in their Ironworks campus...
New chapters are always being written in the lives of program participants. It's always an honor to share an update of our graduates and...
In some sports, it’s not just about scoring goals, it’s about knowing when and how to take the shot. Adam has a background in...
Success has no hard-and-fast definition. Each person has the freedom to establish their own pillars of success and their method of construction. Success should...
The motivation to change your life can come from many places. Perhaps it's circumstance or self-fulfillment. Often, it's the commitment we make to ourselves...
Amanda graduated from college a year into the pandemic. With the ongoing stresses of political and social unrest, it seemed like a good time...
Every success requires courage. Courage to start the journey. Courage to face stacked odds. Courage to persevere amidst unfathomable circumstances. We’re excited to bring you...
Every once in awhile someone comes along with determination like a force of nature. They set their sights on a specific goal and find...
The pandemic devastated so many workers in Wisconsin. It’s been a struggle to get the workforce back on track, but it’s happening—slowly but surely....
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
Sometimes parents need a light to guide them through life’s storms. As an unemployed single mom, Lacy was not sure how to support her...
Sometimes it’s easy to feel caught between two places in life—where you are and where you want to be. Bridging this gap can be...
The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles,...
A Quick Note Sometimes the people who go through our programs take the time to write in and let us know about their experience. We...
“Success” is defined differently for everyone. For Ronald, it means “security,” “stability,” “happiness,” gratification”… and “peace” of mind. Here’s Ronald’s journey on the road...
Today we congratulate Angela, who just started her new career as a certified nursing assistant at Aurora Medical Center! She has always been a...
With multiple certifications in his toolbox and a dream construction job under his belt, Leon is achieving his dreams while doing what he loves. A...
No dream is too big or unachievable. Maria proves that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to if you're willing to put...
Initial success isn't the only thing worth acknowledging: ongoing commitment is hard work and deserves recognition. Today we're congratulating Ruffus. He is celebrating six years...
"You must believe in yourself and work very hard at achieving your goals. Never give up on your dreams. They can come true again." Not...
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
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