These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Sometimes things happen fast. After spending time in incarceration, Tommy was released and was immediately enrolled in FoodShare and the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, it’s employment service counterpart. Like many people released, he was in transitional living when he first met with his FSET Case Manager, Melissa Wing in our Waushara office. He … See details
The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is designed to help with employment and supportive services. Sometimes that means immediate assistance, like transportation or clothing vouchers. Other times, it can mean job search assistance and job preparation. But it can also mean education. Amanda arrived in our Dane County office with one clear goal: get … See details
The day after Dakota was released from incarceration, he enrolled in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET), a third party program funded in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Being justice-involved, he had some different needs and a short timeline to become self-sustaining. Luckily, he was immediately referred from his probation agent to Caitlin … See details
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 net, she scrambled to apply for FoodShare, but Fransis knew it was a supplement, not a solution. What she really needed was a job. Thankfully, all it took was a helping … See details
Thousands of people have been displaced since Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Among them were Olena and her children. Separated from her husband, Olena found refuge in Wisconsin. With courage and resourcefulness, this mother has started rebuilding the pieces she left behind. Olena had the support of a sponsor, but little else … See details
Students from the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) in Wisconsin talk about how the program has helped shape their future.
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 knew that W-2 could keep a little extra cash rolling in during unemployment, and his family needed the money. Once he gave it a chance, however, Michael couldn’t help but … See details
For the last eight years, Andy had been working with a flooring company, but he had to reassess his options when they closed their doors. This was a difficult time for him. At 57 years old, he wasn’t sure what options were available. Andy met one of our WIOA case managers, Brittany, at an outreach event … See details
