These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Stacy has brought her family to new life with the help of Wisconsin Works, and she wants you to know how! Call 920-292-1330 to learn how we can help you get a family-supporting job today! Today, Stacy comes home each day to the children she adores safely playing at their own home. She is studying … See details
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered that it was right where she always wanted to be. Sue wanted to find a job she would enjoy doing. She was diligent about applying, but she never seemed to land … See details
William always wanted to find a career where he could use his natural mechanical skills. He joined the WIOA Youth program to figure out how he could get started. All it took was the right opportunity. Today, William could not be happier to be starting on a lifelong career in manufacturing. As soon as William … See details
“Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future,” says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her husband and family. “I was a lawyer in Cuba, and it was difficult for me to transfer my degree in this country. When I arrived, I could only say ‘yes’ or … See details
Caring full-time for her newborn gave Jessica time to imagine a wonderful future for her family. In it, she helped people face life-and-death battles as a nurse during the day and came home to her loving family at night. It did not take her long to realize that she could make this future a reality … See details
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year ago, she now has a promising healthcare career, is living in a house, and saw her children get top grades in school. This journey wasn’t easy, but with some help from … See details
For Richard, carrying a badge is a reminder of the mother he left college to care for and the children he went back to school to make proud. It is about providing for his family and accomplishing a lifelong dream. And it is about serving the community that helped make his dream come true, including … See details
Family has always been Allyssa’s top priority. Studying full-time, maintaining the household, or financial concerns would wait until the children were asleep. She knew that continuing her education would be worth it for them in the long run, so she stuck through every obstacle. Relief washed over her when she discovered that the WIOA program … See details
