These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Reflecting on her journey, Lamyra said “I look at my kids and myself, and everything we’ve overcome: abuse, depression, and a lack of confidence. I know I don’t have to live in fear anymore. I can now allow myself to succeed.” This wasn’t easy, by any means. After leaving an abusive relationship, Lamyra wasn’t at … See details
WISC-TV in Madison came to visit our FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) program in Dane County. FSET has actually been around for a while, but got a major facelift in 2015 when the State of Wisconsin greatly increased the amount of money and services that can be offered to FoodShare recipients. It offers a wide … See details
Today we’re bringing you not one success story, but six! Domitra, Firote, Zawadi, Irankunda, Eshimonwe, and Bernadet all completed a special 15-hour housekeeping course in Oshkosh. These 6 women represented 4 different countries of origin and spoke 3 different languages. Their positive attitudes and teamwork carried them all the way as they helped each other … See details
When Imy came to Wisconsin with her family, she felt disoriented and worried. As a Cuban refugee, she didn’t speak English and wondered how she and her husband would be able to support their family. While getting used to the norms of a new country and learning English was daunting, Imy was determined to succeed. … See details
Our success story this week not only has a job she loves, but Rebecca was even featured in last week’s State of the State address in Madison. It began about 7 months ago, she tells us, with an appointment to enroll in FSET (the FoodShare Employment and Training program). She says she was bit unsure … See details
Miranda is the first person to tell you how much the WIA (now WIOA) program changed her life. Coming out of high school, she said she didn’t have much confidence in herself and little idea of where she was going. She had an idea that she wanted to get into child care, but didn’t know how … See details
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
