Andy Keeps on Trucking
March 1, 2023
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...
Success Stories
Sandy’s Positive Outlook
February 10, 2023
When Sandy approached us, she was struggling financially, mentally, and physically. She was seeing a counselor weekly and under a lot of stress and...
Welcome Nicole to Our Team
February 10, 2023
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...
Austin Returns to Normal
February 10, 2023
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...
One Day at a Time
February 10, 2023
Financial struggles can bring the weight of the world down on a parent. Audrey knows about that firsthand. Nonetheless, she still advises to “Just...
A New Change for Harlan
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Success Stories, WETAP Stories
February 10, 2023
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...
A Smile You Can Hear
January 30, 2023
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’s Drive To Success
Announcements, Education and Training, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Worker Advancement Initiative Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
January 30, 2023
Matie was a successful construction and logistics business owner for over 10 years in his home country. He had assisted the US marines in...
Success is in the Details
January 30, 2023
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’s Perfect Workplace
January 25, 2023
Bob dreamed of finding a supportive, welcoming, and positive workplace that he could call home. Without a job or car, starting a job search...
Hand-in-Hand with Anastasia
January 20, 2023
Something new: In Rock County, our offices are in the same building as our partner Community Action. This creates a more effective way of...
Justin Builds His Career
January 10, 2023
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...
Vyonna Manages Her Future
December 30, 2022
Sometimes our clients are ready to start on their dreams the moment they enter our doors. More often, they have immediate needs and cannot...
Elizabeth Finds Her Perfect Fit
December 30, 2022
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...
Tomah’s JAG Duo Take On D.C.
December 27, 2022
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...
Tammy Finds Tools For Success
December 22, 2022
Sarah met Tammy on her first day here at FSC. As a new Food Share Employment & Training (FSET) Case Manager, Sarah was observing...
Natalie Finds New Employment Through FSET
December 13, 2022
Natalie was looking for a new path and did not know which way to turn. Everywhere she looked seemed to lead toward a dead...
Michelelyn Sharpens Her Skills
December 2, 2022
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...
Shaun Serves Up Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Other, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
November 29, 2022
When you enroll in our programs and services, you are matched with a specialized CARE Network that helps connect you to resources and opportunities...
The Right Fit for Jacqueline
October 26, 2022
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...
Courtney Never Gives Up
October 26, 2022
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....
Jacqueline’s Dream
October 25, 2022
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 Vows for Change
October 25, 2022
Doris is a graduate of our TrANS program who has transformed her life. Recently, she took the time to share her story, which we...
Taking A Chance On Justin
October 21, 2022
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...
Melissa Builds Her Future
October 17, 2022
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...
Stephanie Returns for School
October 7, 2022
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’s Special Path
September 19, 2022
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 Moves Forward
September 12, 2022
Jeremy came to us seeking stable employment, but a legal past was making it challenging to move forward. Finding himself in a loop, he...
Sara is Cool for School
September 12, 2022
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 Accelerates to Her Dream
September 12, 2022
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’s Window to Her Future
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Success Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
September 6, 2022
Stephanie was recently released from incarceration and just starting to get reacclimated to normal life again. As a single mother needing to support a...
Jeanette’s Bright Future
August 24, 2022
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...
Jeremy’s Knock Gets Answered
August 17, 2022
“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,...
Jacqueline Pushes Through to Success
August 3, 2022
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...
The Second Time Is a Charm for Maria
July 15, 2022
This is the continuing story of Maria, a very creative participant in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program. Previously, Maria had approached us...
When One Door Closes, Sara Opens Another
July 1, 2022
“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...
Dustin Drives His Recovery
June 16, 2022
Transportation obstacles are not issues that just affect individuals but the entire community. This is a story about someone who is paying it forward...
Jason Lifts Up His Family
June 16, 2022
Providing for your family while dealing with employment obstacles is a lot to overcome. Scraping by while trying to build a better future for...
Tyson’s Continued Success
June 15, 2022
All stories are a work in progress. This one is no different. Lorie Thompson, a coordinator for the Southwest Transportation Alliance for New Solutions...
How to turn a refuge into a home
June 10, 2022
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had...
Sharifa and Farishta Stick Together
June 3, 2022
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’s Sweet Success
May 26, 2022
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...
Carrie Books Her Ticket to Success
May 24, 2022
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is...
Connor Does What It Takes
May 16, 2022
Moving to a new area is difficult, especially if you need to find immediate employment. The disruption can create a cascade of problems. However,...
Bianca’s Sky Has No Limit
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved...
SW TrANS Partners With Local Entities For After School Trade Program
April 26, 2022
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...
The New and Improved Marisol
April 22, 2022
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...
Adam Scores a Goal
April 20, 2022
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...
You Can Teach Old Dogs New Tricks
April 11, 2022
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...
Zahira Did It for Her Kids
April 4, 2022
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 Accepts No Substitute
March 22, 2022
Amanda graduated from college a year into the pandemic. With the ongoing stresses of political and social unrest, it seemed like a good time...
The Courage of Fazal
March 14, 2022
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...
Jamari’s Laser Focus
March 7, 2022
Every once in awhile someone comes along with determination like a force of nature. They set their sights on a specific goal and find...
Kristina Is on Top of the World
February 24, 2022
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....
Michael Makes It Personal
February 17, 2022
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
Lacy Lights the Way
February 14, 2022
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...
Melina in the Middle
February 7, 2022
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...
David Schools His Dreams
January 31, 2022
The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles,...
McKinley: In His Own Words
January 24, 2022
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...
Never Give Up: Ronald’s Story
January 10, 2022
“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...
Angela Is Nursing a Career
January 3, 2022
Today we congratulate Angela, who just started her new career as a certified nursing assistant at Aurora Medical Center! She has always been a...
Constructing a New Beginning
December 27, 2021
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...
Serving Up Dreams with Maria
December 20, 2021
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...
Ruffus: A Role Model for Future Students
December 14, 2021
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...
Patricia Revives Her Dream
December 7, 2021
"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...
Laura Finds Her Path
November 29, 2021
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
The Logic Behind Justin’s Path to Logistics
November 22, 2021
Becoming a new father is itself worthy of congratulations. But with fatherhood comes a new set of responsibilities, and this is where Justin found...
Terrell Achieves Full-Time Employment
November 15, 2021
“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...
Irene’s Success
November 8, 2021
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...
Lah’s Success
November 1, 2021
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...
Willie’s Success
October 25, 2021
Today we celebrate the success of Willie, who has recently accepted a new job offer. He is now managing his finances, covering housing and...
Donna’s Success
October 18, 2021
Nuclear Density Technician – that's a cool job title and one that Donna is proud to call her own. Just last year, she was...
Breanna and River’s Success
October 11, 2021
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’s Success
October 4, 2021
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
Maria’s Success
September 27, 2021
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’s Success
September 20, 2021
Izzy came to WIOA as a high school senior who was unsure of what path to take in life after graduation. Her dream was...
Ursula’s Success
September 13, 2021
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
Brooke’s Success
September 6, 2021
As a single mom of three, Brooke put her career goals on hold to raiser her kids to the best of her ability. Now...
Ray’s Success
Construction Stories, Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories
August 30, 2021
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
Steve’s Success
August 23, 2021
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Charles’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 18, 2021
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Kakola’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Road to Livelihood Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 16, 2021
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’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 11, 2021
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’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 10, 2021
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’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
June 28, 2021
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
Nick’s Success
June 21, 2021
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....
Vanessa’s Success
June 14, 2021
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...
Sam Realizes His Dream
May 31, 2021
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...
Cecilia’s Motivation for Success
May 24, 2021
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...
Michele Takes Her Power Back
May 17, 2021
"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’s Success
May 10, 2021
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’s Success
May 3, 2021
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...
Renee’s Success
April 26, 2021
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...
Brianna’s Success
April 26, 2021
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself...
Jeremy’s Success
April 12, 2021
“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...
Mat’s Triumph
April 5, 2021
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...
Donya’s Success
March 29, 2021
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only...
Dawn’s Fresh Beginning
March 23, 2021
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
Yadira’s Success
March 15, 2021
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...
Tia’s Still Going Strong
March 12, 2021
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,...