Six months later
February 22, 2021
When Latoyia learned that she was about to become a mom, she went straight into prep mode. She had a job that barely paid...
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Yeralyz Discovers Her New Path
February 15, 2021
Shortly after having her second child, Yeralyz discovered that she needed surgery. She’d planned to join Wisconsin Works (W-2) for support during maternity leave,...
Destiny Awarded for Aspirations in Computing
February 8, 2021
We’re proud to announce that Destiny, a junior in our Upward Bound program at Madison East High School, has been awarded a 2021 NCWIT...
Lakeshia Fuels Her Passion
February 1, 2021
Imagine yourself sitting down at a local diner. There’s a light chatter of guests and wait staff bustling around. We’re mid-pandemic, but truckers still...
A reputation for the Best
January 14, 2021
Brandon advises anyone interested in construction to remember that “Your reputation begins in the classroom!” Construction is a small world, meaning that names get...
Amy Jump-Starts 2021
January 12, 2021
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble...
Always Ready for a Challenge
January 11, 2021
Sometimes the success that comes from working with TrANS can take a while to set in. Take Rashaun for example. He came to the...
Shannon Switches Gears
January 11, 2021
This time last year, Shannon never would have expected to see herself enjoying a job in manufacturing. She’d always been in health care, so...
Shawana’s Success
December 21, 2020
Shawna had just gotten a teaching job in a local daycare when the pandemic struck. Working with others who loved youngsters was a dream...
Computer Grants Provide Relief to Job-Seekers During Pandemic
December 21, 2020
Great news! We’ve just been awarded grants totaling $28,500 to help people in need get computer access. Computers are more essential than ever these days,...