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From Welding Graduate to Team Lead: Sam Builds a Brighter Future with WIOA

For Sam, building a happier and more secure future meant taking a chance on himself. With a dream of financial stability, a family and a better life, he knew education could help him get there—but he wasn’t sure how to afford it. When Sam enrolled in the Welding program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), … See details

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From CNA to Registered Nurse: Makayla’s WIOA-Supported Nursing Journey

For Makayla, becoming a Registered Nurse was more than a career goal—it was a dream she was determined to achieve. With hard work, resilience, and years of support from our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program, she turned that dream into reality. When Makayla entered WIOA, she was working as a Certified Nursing Assistant … See details

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From CDL Credentials to a Career: Ian Finds Stability Through WIOA

For Ian, finding a job wasn’t simply about getting back to work. He needed a career that could provide something more lasting: a reliable schedule, meaningful income, opportunities for advancement, and the stability his family could count on. After a period of unemployment and inconsistent scheduling in previous positions, Ian was ready for a change. … See details

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From Student to Dental Hygienist: Abbie Builds a Bright Future with WIOA

For Abbie, earning her education and beginning a career as a dental hygienist represented more than completing a two-year program. It was a journey of growth, persistence and preparation for a new chapter in life. Throughout that journey, Abbie had the support of Kathy, her Career Services Specialist (CSS) with Forward Service Corporation. Through the … See details

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From Homelessness to the Open Road: How WIOA Helped Clarence Launch a Rewarding Trucking Career

When Clarence enrolled in our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program, he was dreaming of becoming a professional truck driver – but at the moment, he was living in his car. Clarence relied on friends for a place to stay whenever possible and did not always know where his next meal would come from. … See details

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How WIOA Helped Olivia Launch Her Healthcare Career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

For Olivia, pursuing a career in healthcare meant overcoming obstacles that would have caused many people to give up. Financial hardship, caregiving responsibilities, unreliable transportation, and the lingering effects of childhood instability all threatened to derail her dream of becoming a respiratory therapist. Instead, with determination, resilience, and support from Forward Service Corporation’s Workforce Innovation … See details

From High School Senior to Emergency Room Nurse: How Maddy Achieved Her Nursing Dream with WIOA Support

A Clear Vision for the Future When Maddy entered our WIOA program, she was a high school senior with a clear goal: become a Registered Nurse and build a meaningful career helping others. She knew nursing would provide an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives while creating a stable and rewarding future for … See details

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From CNA to LPN: How Taylor Built a Healthcare Career Through Determination and Education

A Vision for a Better Future Taylor’s journey into healthcare is a story of determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her family and future. A mother of four, Taylor already held an Associate Degree in Business, but she knew her true passion lay elsewhere. Motivated by a desire to help others and advocate for … See details

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