These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Congratulations, Bahati, on your first job in America! Last year, Bahati was living in a refugee camp in Uganda. He had fled from his home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hoping to get to the United States to start a better life. Finally, his visa came through, and Bahati was on his way … See details
In April 2013, at a mere 22-years old, Alex graduated from what would become our Highway Construction Skills Training. FSC trainer Ranard Morris helped Alex up through the ranks, and they were excited for Alex to jump into the construction industry. However, when it didn’t immediately happen, Alex became frustrated. His family lived in a small … See details
Sarah came to us at the beginning of the year after a long hiatus from the workforce. She knew it was time to level up her skills to be competitive in this newer labor generation to get a job that was meaningful. Having been in our Wisconsin Works (W-2) program in the past, she decided … See details
As the saying goes, “when one door closes, another one will open.” When Jeff saw doors closing in his life, he had the determination and courage to open another one, one that will give him freedom he didn’t know he dreamed of. A little more than a year ago, Jeff was living in a camper … See details
With the sheer number of job opportunities out there today, choosing the right job can be really overwhelming, especially if you are unemployed. Chase found himself feeling this way not that long ago. Without a job or income, he was feeling the pressure to find a job. After enrolling in FoodShare, his Income Maintenance worker … See details
With a perfect 4.0 GPA for her spring semester, Alison is well on her way to reaching her dream of being a nurse – and WIOA is there for her every step of the way. Alison is quick to note how important this support has been, saying that it has allowed “me to focus on … See details
Sharifa has a new car and the license to drive it, thanks to the support of her friends and community in her new Wisconsin home. We are so glad to have her with our FSET program, supporting her on a journey that started across the world. Early in 2022, Sharifa had just arrived from Afghanistan. … See details
Sometimes, people come through our doors with a vision, a dream, and a plan. All they need is someone to help them lay down the first brick. Valentina has a passion for capturing beautiful moments through a lens. A simple click of the shutter button on her camera as she captures a precious moment brings … See details
