These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Congratulations to Hakim, who’s started his first job in construction after graduating from our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program! Hakim hadn’t considered construction when he met our team a few months ago. He was just hoping for a fresh start and joined the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, through a third party program … See details
It was about four years after high school, and Phillip still wasn’t sure which career path was the right choice. The pandemic made finding consistent work difficult, which made it hard to save money for college or learn on-the-job about different options. Today, however, Phillip is enrolled in college and exploring interior design in the … See details
Amanda wants to share her story with all the young women out there who need a little bit of encouragement today. That’s because today, we’re congratulating Amanda on several life-changing accomplishments. She’s been on what she calls a “surreal” success journey since approaching our team in Fond du Lac. From having her second child to … See details
It barely takes a minute to see what drives Melinda to do more. It was “my daughter’s unconditional love that brought me to W-2,” she recalls, adding that “her love can move mountains.” Given what Melinda has accomplished while working with us, we’re believers. She knew that education and skills were the key to reaching … See details
Venashia loves helping to care for others, but working full-time and being a full-time mom of four young kiddos can be a lot to handle by yourself. Venashia knew she and her family deserved better. Having help from FoodShare, Badgercare and WI Shares in the past, she knew she could find the resources to fix her … See details
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a national nonprofit with the mission to help students succeed in school, graduate, and find careers that provide financial stability. This video shows students talking about the ways the program has helped them transform their lives and prepare them for the future.
The road to employment isn’t always a straight one. When Drew entered our Fond du Lac office, he was new to the area, unemployed, and homeless. There were immediate needs that needed to be addressed before he could really begin his job search. Since he was on FoodShare, he was eligible for the FoodShare Employment … See details
Chrisana was looking for support on her employment journey when she came into our Fond du Lac office. She was on FoodShare, which made her immediately eligible for the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, which her case worker, Angel, enrolled her in right away. Recently, Chrisana’s car had broken down, which made job searching … See details
