We are lucky to work with clients who remind us every day why this work matters. Sandra is one of those people. Sandra was unemployed and doing everything she could to find work. She was actively working with temp agencies, hoping to land a stable job, but despite her efforts, interviews and job offers just … See details
As a single mother of two young children, Jasmine was determined to create a future that offered stability, purpose, and opportunity. Although she held an associate degree in Forensic Science, she was unable to find employment in that field. Instead, she balanced multiple part-time jobs, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) while also working … See details
Some careers grow quietly. Others reshape the landscape. Cyndy’s story does both. A proud 2012 graduate of our Highway Construction Skills Training program, Cyndy holds a remarkable distinction: she is the longest-tenured graduate still actively working in the construction industry today. More than a decade later, she continues to prove what’s possible when opportunity meets … See details
Earlier this year, our Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG-WI) program launched an exciting new opportunity: selecting two students to serve on our statewide leadership team as the JAG WI State Career Association President and Vice President. We are proud to have Caroline J. from Stanley-Boyd High School serving as State President and Kaden N. from … See details
When we first shared Casey’s story in March, he was just beginning to rebuild his life after incarceration — armed with determination, freshly gained skills, and a powerful vision for his future. Today, only months later, we’re proud to share just how far he’s come. Casey hasn’t simply continued his journey. He’s accelerated it. After … See details
When Farrah walked through our doors once again, she carried the weight of uncertainty, fear, and the responsibility of providing for her family. As a previous Wisconsin Works (W-2) participant, she returned in a moment she described as being “in desperate need of help” with “nowhere else to go.” Unemployed, without reliable transportation, and living … See details
When Randy first came to Forward Service Corporation (FSC) for help, life wasn’t easy. He had been referred to the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program by his Income Maintenance (IM) agency to meet the work requirement for FoodShare benefits. At the time, Randy was dealing with legal challenges, working to stay sober, and searching … See details
Recently, the community gathered at Spoons Café in Wausau for a truly special occasion—the final benchmark event for our students in the Workforce Advancement Initiative (WAI) 2.0 Culinary Boot Camp. These budding chefs, part of a collaborative effort between Northcentral Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Forward Service Corporation, and Northcentral Technical College, prepared and served a … See details
