These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had never worked before. Many could barely speak English. All were in a new community – thankfully, a community that came together to turn their refuge into a home. Oshkosh has several … See details
Being a stranger in a new country can be scary, disorienting, and overwhelming. It takes inner strength to face the challenges that come with unfamiliar surroundings and an unfamiliar language. But there are opportunities for help. This is a story of a mother and daughter refugees who arrived in Winnebago County needing employment and transportation … See details
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 outside of home. Right when she was settling into her new way of life, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and she was out of a job. She quickly realized she was going … See details
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is at a loving daycare while she reboots her career and starts saving for their family home. However, she came to us to help her family when the pandemic threatened everything she’d … See details
Moving to a new area is difficult, especially if you need to find immediate employment. The disruption can create a cascade of problems. However, this story shows that a little foresight and a dash of determination can cause a ripple effect of positivity. New Home, New Career Possibilities Recently, Connor moved to Dane County to … See details
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved more. She knew more schooling and training would get her the career that would support her family and create a foundation to achieve her dreams. She reached out to Forward Service … See details
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 that provides road construction career development, education, and career opportunities to youth in the Greater Beloit community. In partnership with the School District of Beloit, the Boys & Girls Clubs, the … See details
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 illustrate the ways they keep growing and inspiring. This is the continuing story of Marisol, a graduate of the Transportation Alliance for New Solutions (TrANS) program. Once upon a time… A … See details
