Maryjane recently achieved something she never thought was possible, when she became the first person in her family to earn her High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). “I have worked hard toward my HSED, and I greatly appreciate this opportunity,” she says. The opportunity Maryjane is referring to are the resources offered by our newest addition … See details
Congratulations to Shymuria, who’s recently earned her High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)! This is a key step to moving forward with her career and personal goals. While she was pregnant and considering her options, however, it was not the first thing on her mind. “It took me a while to sit back and realize an … See details
AshleyNicole faced many challenges in her life before joining Wisconsin Works (W-2), a program that helps parents find family-supporting careers. She was unemployed and was struggling to support herself and her son. She desperately needed a reliable source of money and a safe place for her son to stay while she worked. Despite these challenges, … See details
Kat came to our office after being released from incarceration, seeking help to rebuild her life and find a new “normal” way of life. Her main goal was to find employment that would allow her to support herself and her daughter. Even though she had an impressive educational background with a double bachelor’s degree, she … 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
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
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
