These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Getting a job can be hard enough. But imagine how hard it can get when you have a disability that limits how much your body can take. Denise found herself in that very situation. With no job, no car, and children to care for, she reached a new level of determination that not many people … See details
Imagine we’re on a boat, Jacki told us when she first enrolled in the WIA (now WIOA) program in 2015. The “recession hits and our boat sinks. Some go down with the boat, others are strong enough to swim to shore. Those who are like me, cling to waterlogged pieces of wreckage from the boat.” … See details
Losing a job can take its toll on a person, and Jamie knows this more than anyone. After working with employers that never seemed to think her work was good enough, Jamie started to believe it too. It was a huge blow to her personal life and her confidence when she lost her job. She … See details
When we met Hope, she knew exactly what she wanted to do, and that’s help people. After moving back to Wisconsin from Mississippi to be closer to family, she enrolled in Wisconsin Works and was surprised by how much the staff was willing to help her. Her case manager, Angela, said she came into the program … See details
When asked how his new construction career has changed his life, Termaine needs little time to answer, saying “instead of helping in the tearing down of the city I live in, I now help in the building of them. I live an honest and honorable life,” he continues, “so I no longer have to worry … See details
When Heather came into FSET, she was eager to get back into the health care field. After spending the past few years caring for her son, she found that taking care of other people was her passion. Since she already knew what she wanted to do, Heather hit the ground running by attending our Forward … See details
When Vanessa made the decision to move to Wisconsin from Virginia, she knew it would be a tough transition, but it was what was best for her and her children. After arriving in her new home, she went to work figuring out her next steps. She volunteered to be in FSET this summer after hearing … See details
Like so many of our Wisconsin Works customers, Katrina came to the program looking for some support and an opportunity. She got both and now is her time to shine. Cotina, our Case Manager, remembers how sad and stuck Katrina seemed when she first enrolled. Katrina remembers finding staff who actually listened to her and then … See details
