A Community for Shamsul
August 20, 2024
Moving to a new place can be very stressful. It can be even more overwhelming when you are learning a new language, deciphering a...
Wisconsin Works Stories
Lillian Finds Support
July 19, 2024
Lillian's story is not just one of personal triumph but also highlights the collective effort of organizations working together to uplift individuals and families...
Sarah Designs Her Career
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
July 11, 2024
We couldn’t be happier to congratulate Sarah, today. This past December, she earned her Associate degree in graphic design, and she just started her...
Erin Keeps Her Family Safe
June 18, 2024
Erin's journey is a testament to the resilience and strength that individuals can muster in the face of adversity. Her story begins with a...
Patty Battles Through
May 10, 2024
A few years ago, Patty received a diagnosis that would turn her entire world upside down. Soon after, her husband also received a diagnosis,...
A Mother’s Strength
April 19, 2024
We meet people from all walks of life at our offices. No matter the person or the situation, our staff is there to help,...
Hailey Refreshes Her Skills
March 22, 2024
Hailey had just moved her family back to Wisconsin. She was finding it difficult to navigate her once familiar community and realized that needed...
Maryjane earns her diploma
February 10, 2024
Maryjane recently achieved something she never thought was possible, when she became the first person in her family to earn her High School Equivalency...
Shymuria Earns Her Diploma
January 3, 2024
Congratulations to Shymuria, who’s recently earned her High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)! This is a key step to moving forward with her career and...
AshleyNicole Finds Her Confidence
December 28, 2023
AshleyNicole faced many challenges in her life before joining Wisconsin Works (W-2), a program that helps parents find family-supporting careers. She was unemployed and...
Kat Gives Back
November 20, 2023
Kat came to our office after being released from incarceration, seeking help to rebuild her life and find a new “normal” way of life....
Sarah’s Future is Calling
October 6, 2023
Sarah came to us at the beginning of the year after a long hiatus from the workforce. She knew it was time to level...
Working to bring family closer
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Road to Livelihood Stories, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
September 7, 2023
Sharifa has a new car and the license to drive it, thanks to the support of her friends and community in her new Wisconsin...
Valentina’s Artistic Vision is Captured
August 25, 2023
Sometimes, people come through our doors with a vision, a dream, and a plan. All they need is someone to help them lay down...
Amanda’s “Surreal” Success
June 29, 2023
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...
Doing It All for Her – Melinda’s Story
June 27, 2023
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,”...
Kira Checks-Off Her List
May 9, 2023
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...
Fransis Finds Her Network
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...
Persistence Pays
March 27, 2023
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Six months later
February 22, 2021
When Latoyia learned that she was about to become a mom, she went straight into prep mode. She had a job that barely paid...
Yeralyz Discovers Her New Path
February 15, 2021
Shortly after having her second child, Yeralyz discovered that she needed surgery. She’d planned to join Wisconsin Works (W-2) for support during maternity leave,...
Amy Jump-Starts 2021
January 12, 2021
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble...
Shannon Switches Gears
January 11, 2021
This time last year, Shannon never would have expected to see herself enjoying a job in manufacturing. She’d always been in health care, so...
Sarah’s Dreams Are Coming True
Education and Training, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
December 21, 2020
Sarah is a creative and talented woman, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Just check out a few pages from...
Amanda’s New Horizons
December 2, 2020
When Amanda’s employer went under, she decided to turn unemployment into an opportunity to retool her career. She’d often hoped for an office position,...
Vakia’s Success
December 2, 2020
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better...
Tracie’s Transformation
November 16, 2020
“I never thought my life would turn out this way, but I’m sure glad it did,” says Tracie. Last year, she was homeless, jobless,...
Jenna Nurses Her Dreams to Life
October 19, 2020
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
Amanda Pursues Her Passions
October 12, 2020
Congratulations to Amanda, who recently started her new job at Americollect! We know she's going to do great work, because we've seen her...
Buckling Down to Work Up
August 24, 2020
“I did everything Angie said, and I got the job!” Dawanna announced to us the minute she was hired at Spectrum. As soon as she...
Calling the Shots
August 17, 2020
Check out the uniform! Danielle joined Wisconsin Works for paid maternity leave, but when she learned that they could put her dreams within reach, she decided to stick around and even joined FSET for more....
Capri’s Route to Success
August 12, 2020
Last week was even busier than normal for Capri. She typically attends several appointments a week for her son, who has special needs. She's...
Julia’s Success
July 14, 2020
Please join us in congratulating Julia, a young mother who won't let anything stop her from giving her newborn the best start possible. This...
What We’re All About
July 6, 2020
For Sheri, Wisconsin Works is about much more than employment. Through her participation in W-2, she was able to bring her family out of homelessness and...
Dream Coming True
April 20, 2020
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was...
Going Beyond Survival
March 2, 2020
Ebonie moved to Wisconsin a few years ago, after her children’s father was shot and killed, looking for a safe place to raise her...
Crystal’s Setting the Bar
August 5, 2019
Crystal joined Wisconsin Works and FSET to support for her family during unemployment. It didn’t take long before she was amazed to find herself...
Alyssa’s Training Connection
May 6, 2019
As a waitress, Alyssa used to take odd shifts all the time. She needed to pay the bills, but as a mom, she also...