Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better time to change her lot, too. She’d spent years working her way up in fast food to become a manager. When she came home each day, though, Vakia was always humming … See details
“I never thought my life would turn out this way, but I’m sure glad it did,” says Tracie. Last year, she was homeless, jobless, and penniless— but she was also gloriously independent for the first time in her life. Tracie and her 14 year-old daughter were safe, after more than a decade of abuse. Now … See details
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due just before she was supposed to graduate. A resourceful mom, she reached out to her community for support. That’s how she learned that Wisconsin Works could keep her dreams on track. Jenna was assured that continuing her … See details
Congratulations to Amanda, who recently started her new job at Americollect! We know she’s going to do great work, because we’ve seen her skills first-hand. A graduate of our Call Center Professionals class, Amanda knows that training with Wisconsin Works is about more than getting a certificate. Since we made sure that she gets comfortable … See details
“I did everything Angie said, and I got the job!” Dawanna announced to us the minute she was hired at Spectrum. As soon as she got started with us, Dawanna said she was looking for a career with advancement opportunities. Given how much she’s already overcome to get here, we know she’s going to be working her way up … See details
Check out the uniform! Danielle joined Wisconsin Works for paid maternity leave, but when she learned that they could put her dreams within reach, she decided to stick around and even joined FSET for more. Now, Danielle has earned her degree, is starting her career, and plans to reach for the stars. Although she’d been in healthcare before, Danielle had all but given up on staying in the field. She settled for other work, … See details
Last week was even busier than normal for Capri. She typically attends several appointments a week for her son, who has special needs. She’s enrolled in driver’s ed, is taking classes, and is looking into into licensing a business that will allow her to work from home. When we spoke with her on Tuesday, she … See details
Please join us in congratulating Julia, a young mother who won’t let anything stop her from giving her newborn the best start possible. This March, Julia was nearing her due date when the pandemic struck. She was laid off, gave birth, and was living with family, but she didn’t feel safe. She joined the WIC … See details
