Andy Keeps on Trucking
Dreams can come from anywhere at any age, especially when we’re young. They can come from watching a role model, learning about something in...
Dreams can come from anywhere at any age, especially when we’re young. They can come from watching a role model, learning about something in...
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 success in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, he laughed, asking...
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...
Becoming a new father is itself worthy of congratulations. But with fatherhood comes a new set of responsibilities, and this is where Justin found...
“I got the job!” Terrell recently reported to us with pride in his voice. A few months before, Terrell was searching for a path toward...
Join us in celebrating Irene's success, as she enjoys new full-time employment in a position that offers her a complete benefits package! A few years...
Today we celebrate Lah, who has found his way to self-sufficiency through the Road to Livelihood program. In 2020, Lah and his family came to...
Today we celebrate the success of Willie, who has recently accepted a new job offer. He is now managing his finances, covering housing and...
Nuclear Density Technician – that's a cool job title and one that Donna is proud to call her own. Just last year, she was...
Parents Breanna and River want what’s best for their daughter. That’s why they came to us for support finding careers that would enable them...
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
When Maria came to our team, she was looking for a little help. She had spent the last 25 years caring for her family...
Izzy came to WIOA as a high school senior who was unsure of what path to take in life after graduation. Her dream was...
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
As a single mom of three, Brooke put her career goals on hold to raiser her kids to the best of her ability. Now...
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Kakola came to the United States as a Refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo in July of 2020. Kakola’s wife, Furaha, came here...
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person....
Jamie came to FSC looking for some support building up her employable skills, and ultimately to help her reach her goals of working in...
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
As the single father of a four-year-old boy, Nick wants his son to have the same kind of security that he had growing up....
Congratulations to Vanessa, who recently started her new job! After five years as a stay-at-home mom, getting back into the workplace was like entering...
Six months ago, if you’d asked Sam about his future, asking for help wouldn’t have made the list. Sam’s spent a lifetime cultivating a...
With a baby at home and another on the way, Cecilia couldn’t pull 12-hour shifts with mandatory overtime anymore. She’d worked in production for...
"I love helping people out and always want to be there to help others through their rough times in life," Michele tells us. Unfortunately,...
Hailey was just a year out of high school when she took the first steps toward her dreams. She was working part-time, saving for...
Kathleen started working in dental offices over 25 years ago. At the time, it didn’t require a diploma, so she left high school, started...
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative...
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself...
“Before starting the TrANS program, I was going to college on a basketball scholarship,” says Jeremy. He’s nineteen years old and was feeling good...
The clock was ticking. Matheau was living in a temporary home and had just 90 days to get on his feet. He didn’t have any income, transportation, or even a...
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only...
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
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...
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,...