These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Duane has learned to be resourceful over the years. Living in a tent during the summer, he figured out that without a fridge, he could store his cooler in the ground to keep food fresh. Without a car, he learned how to be on time with just a bike and to save his supplies for … See details
Help us congratulate Jaleel for successfully completing his GED at the NWTC – Marinette campus! Jaleel joined the WIOA Youth program in October 2015, where he worked closely with staff to overcome his challenges and work toward his goals. He says that earning his diploma motivated him and gave him a feeling of accomplishment. Jaleel will be … See details
If you’re a trendy shopper, you might see Tiana at her new job at Forward 21. Confident and happy, she says that this job gives her confidence to keep pushing forward and makes her “feel so great about myself and the achievements I’ve made and the person I’ve become.” With a family of six, Tiana’s … See details
This year, Raeed has been discovering the things that make America great, especially the ability to create a new home for his family. When Raeed arrived in Wisconsin, his first priority was providing for his loved ones. Raeed enrolled in Wisconsin Works to help start his job search, and he found the Job Club especially … See details
Every strong woman has a story about the weights she had to lift from her shoulders. This year, Wendy has lifted four of life’s greatest weights from her shoulders with the help of Wisconsin Works, including finding stable housing, regaining full placement of her daughter, getting a car, and reaching one full year of sobriety. She … See details
WillieMae is 66 years old, but she will smile when she tells you that “On the day I graduated I thought I was younger than I was.” After a lifetime of hard work, WillieMae knows that the value of earning her HSED this June is about more than earning a paycheck. It is a badge of … See details
Joshua graduated from TrANS in October 2013 and is described by his instructor as the “most physically gifted grad I ever had.” Today he’s working on a 3-year construction apprenticeship with CD Smith, a commercial builder, while also making time to mentor youth and speak publicly about his experience, because his success hasn’t come easily. He learned some … See details
What would you call it when you throw an event and 2,500 people show up? We’d call it a great turnout! On June 25th, Fond du Lac held its first ever Community Resource Fair, featuring booths and information from 26 local organizations dedicated to providing outreach to those in need. A variety of services were represented, … See details
