DeRon Starts His Dream Career
February 12, 2024
“Nothing can get finished if you aren’t willing to talk,” says DeRon, when asked for his key to success. He recently graduated from our...
Construction Stories
Erica Finds Her Calling
January 17, 2024
Congratulations to Erica, who’s found a solid job in construction after graduating from our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program! “I find enjoyment in my...
Regina has what it takes
Construction Stories, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Highway Construction Skills Training Stories, News, Success Stories
January 12, 2024
Congratulations to Regina, who’s recently earned her apprenticeship in construction! She learned about us while looking for a new career with room to advance....
Crystal Builds Her Confidence
November 28, 2023
Before the HCST program Crystal was working 12 hours a night at a company with no chance of advancement. She was constantly pinching pennies...
Alex’s HCST Story
October 9, 2023
In April 2013, at a mere 22-years old, Alex graduated from what would become our Highway Construction Skills Training. FSC trainer Ranard Morris helped...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
It’s Construction Season
March 9, 2021
When Sirenia graduated from TrANS, we thought she'd jump right into a new construction career, but that didn't happen. "After chatting, Sirenia explained that...
Lakeshia Fuels Her Passion
February 1, 2021
Imagine yourself sitting down at a local diner. There’s a light chatter of guests and wait staff bustling around. We’re mid-pandemic, but truckers still...
A reputation for the Best
January 14, 2021
Brandon advises anyone interested in construction to remember that “Your reputation begins in the classroom!” Construction is a small world, meaning that names get...
Always Ready for a Challenge
January 11, 2021
Sometimes the success that comes from working with TrANS can take a while to set in. Take Rashaun for example. He came to the...
Margaret’s Success
November 16, 2020
Margaret seemed to be doing everything right to get ahead— training, showcasing her talent, and earning certificates. Nonetheless, she recalls having “a 3-ring binder...
Empowered to be Different
September 28, 2020
When Amber tells people she's in construction, they're always surprised to hear that she's got one of the dirtier jobs. She drives a tack...
Larry’s Success
August 6, 2020
Larry told us that before TrANS, he was “in a dark place.” Repeatedly rejected by employers and depending on others for support, he said he...
Rachee’s Success
August 6, 2020
“I wanted something more,” says Rachee. “I liked building things with my hands, and I wanted to make a career doing that.” Although Rachee...
Miguel’s in Charge of his Future
May 5, 2020
“With a family – three kids – I have a strong future,” says Miguel. He’s a TrANS graduate who earned a union position with Dane County...
Debra’s Caring for Our Word
April 6, 2020
“I am fortunate to be working and appreciate my job more than ever,” says Debra, a 2017 TrANS graduate. She just wrote in to...