These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
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 personal goals. While she was pregnant and considering her options, however, it was not the first thing on her mind. “It took me a while to sit back and realize an … See details
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 was struggling to support herself and her son. She desperately needed a reliable source of money and a safe place for her son to stay while she worked. Despite these challenges, … See details
Shayla heard about WETAP years ago from a friend – a no-interest loan to fix or buy a car. Since then, her schedule quickly filled up. She works full-time, has twin toddlers, and for a while, her biggest concern was finding shelter for them while they were homeless. Thankfully, she found community support, and her … See details
When you enroll in our programs, we make sure you have your best foot forward when finding the career of your dreams. We can help you gain the skills to make you a competitive hire in the workplace. We’ll even help you dress the part, too! Robert came to us looking for find a full-time … See details
Julie is one of our participants in our FoodShare Employment Training program who has really transformed her life. Recently, she took the time to share her story, which we present here in her own words: Some people measure success by their possessions, status, and how much money they have in the bank. I do not. … See details
Before the HCST program Crystal was working 12 hours a night at a company with no chance of advancement. She was constantly pinching pennies and worried about making ends meet. Life was hard. Crystal was told about the program from a friend who graduated from the Highway Construction Skills Training program. After hearing the great … See details
Kat came to our office after being released from incarceration, seeking help to rebuild her life and find a new “normal” way of life. Her main goal was to find employment that would allow her to support herself and her daughter. Even though she had an impressive educational background with a double bachelor’s degree, she … See details
Congratulations to Allyson on two awesome accomplishments: getting a job and getting promoted within just a few months! As a mother of two, it meant the world to Allyson to get a stable income. Recently divorced, Allyson was new to the area and had just gained full custody of her children when all of a … See details
