Carrie Books Her Ticket to Success
May 24, 2022
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is...
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Lizzie’s Journey to Self-Reliance
April 12, 2022
“I am very motivated to go to school and do something that I feel is worthwhile with my life,” says Lizzie. Even when she...
Lacy Lights the Way
February 14, 2022
Sometimes parents need a light to guide them through life’s storms. As an unemployed single mom, Lacy was not sure how to support her...
Irene’s Success
November 8, 2021
Join us in celebrating Irene's success, as she enjoys new full-time employment in a position that offers her a complete benefits package! A few years...
Top 5 Ways to Sweeten Your Resume
October 31, 2021
Here at FSC, we know applying for jobs can be a bit scary, but it doesn't have to be! We've got 5 easy tricks...
Breanna and River’s Success
October 11, 2021
Parents Breanna and River want what’s best for their daughter. That’s why they came to us for support finding careers that would enable them...
Jamie’s Success
October 4, 2021
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
Ursula’s Success
September 13, 2021
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
Brooke’s Success
September 6, 2021
As a single mom of three, Brooke put her career goals on hold to raiser her kids to the best of her ability. Now...
Ray’s Success
Construction Stories, Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories
August 30, 2021
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
Steve’s Success
August 23, 2021
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Charles’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 18, 2021
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Kakola’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Road to Livelihood Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 16, 2021
Kakola came to the United States as a Refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo in July of 2020. Kakola’s wife, Furaha, came here...
Amanda’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 11, 2021
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person....
Jamie’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 10, 2021
Jamie came to FSC looking for some support building up her employable skills, and ultimately to help her reach her goals of working in...
Renee’s Success
April 26, 2021
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative...
Brianna’s Success
April 26, 2021
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself...
Jeremy’s Success
April 12, 2021
“Before starting the TrANS program, I was going to college on a basketball scholarship,” says Jeremy. He’s nineteen years old and was feeling good...
Dawn’s Fresh Beginning
March 23, 2021
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
Chelsea’s Change
March 8, 2021
Chelsea came from the big city, where she did well as a cellist. It was exciting work, but not always steady. After moving, however,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Amanda’s New Horizons
December 2, 2020
When Amanda’s employer went under, she decided to turn unemployment into an opportunity to retool her career. She’d often hoped for an office position,...
Buckling Down to Work Up
August 24, 2020
“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...
Calling the Shots
August 17, 2020
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....
Too Good Not to Try
March 11, 2020
When Edgar shared his dreams with his sister, she just had one recommendation: join TrANS. A graduate from the program, she knew Edgar could...
Open Eyes, Bright Future
December 23, 2019
When Gregory enrolled in TrANS, he soon found himself juggling classes, homework, and his second shift job—it was hard for him to even find...
Levi Sparks His Career
October 14, 2019
Sparks have a way of flying around Levi! As a welder, he loves turning sparks into heavy-duty equipment that lasts. The spark that got...
Rx marks the Spot!
October 7, 2019
Tina had a stable career as a dental assistant for 15 years, while her husband watched their three children at home. Then her world...
Rosa’s Leading the Way
July 22, 2019
As the mother of seven children, Rosa has been a full-time chef, nurse, coach, driver, personal secretary, teacher, and supervisor. When she decided to...
Education Jolts Gewelesis’ Dream
July 1, 2019
Everyone who's seen the giant tag on a hairdryer knows that if you drop it in water, you're going to get zapped. As a...
Small Family, Big Dreams!
June 26, 2019
Mikayla’s winning smile here at the Office Professionals graduation only tells part of her story. This is one of the most determined young women...
Angel’s Redemption
June 17, 2019
Angel landed 52 interviews in three months, only to be rejected each time because of a past mistake. "I was chasing any sales job...
Kristen-of-All-Trades
May 6, 2019
Kristen is a pretty handy person to have around - that's one of many reasons we love her! She was known as a jack-of-all-trades,...
Jena’s Perfect Fit
April 9, 2019
Because Jena's positive vibes are pretty much contagious, we thought we'd share her great news to make your day, too! She just accepted a...
A Brighter Day
March 11, 2019
Antoinette's smile has a way of making everyone's day a bit brighter. Making people happy is one of the reasons she loves working in...
Robert’s Over the Moon
January 7, 2019
Robert likes working with his hands, but after a work injury put him out of commission for two years, he knew it was going...
Ryan Starts His Career in Logistics
November 19, 2018
After leaving the Navy, Ryan's life was one transition after another, as he searched for his place in civilian life. Homeless, he enrolled in...
Target Acquired
October 22, 2018
One quick tumble changed everything for Melissa. Her doctor told her she couldn't go back to work for a while, and she wasn't entirely...
Eugene Climbs His Mountain
September 24, 2018
Ranard describes Eugene with two words: "simply amazing." At 58 years old, he is the oldest male to graduate TrANS, and he's not only...
Jacole’s Unrestricted Success
August 20, 2018
"It means a lot to me to have a good job with a great company!" exclaims Jacole. After a back injury left her out...
DeShawn Trains for Family’s Future
July 30, 2018
"Only you can hold you back," says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe...
Angela’s Set for Success
July 2, 2018
"So I’m sitting in Shannon’s cubicle and noticed some posters about these boot camps. They are 3 months of full-time schooling with an internship...
Healing Hands
June 25, 2018
Healthcare has been Carrie’s calling ever since high school. She earned her CNA certificate while she was a teen and went on to earn...
A Change Worth Making
June 18, 2018
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
Heather’s Success
June 11, 2018
"I am doing things that most women wouldn't believe they could do," says Heather, a recent graduate of the TrANS program. Heather joined Wisconsin...
Surpassing Expectations
May 7, 2018
It was late one night after a long day’s work at the cleaning service. Five months pregnant, Ajuana was doing all she could to...
Success is Coming Her Way
April 2, 2018
Miranda earned an Associate's Degree so she could get ahead in life. When it turned out the job market wasn't looking for someone with...
Practice Pays Off
February 5, 2018
When Sergio interviews for work, he’s the picture of confidence. He knows how to dress, how to act, and what to say - but...
Smart, Strong, and Totally Britney!
January 29, 2018
She might be too humble to admit it, but Britney has a lot to be proud of today. We just heard that after two...
Jody Turns It All Around
October 23, 2017
Jody's story is one that any job-seeker can relate to. With a newborn and a teenager to care for, she was scrambling to find...
From Halfway to All the Way!
August 21, 2017
Jeremiah rode his skateboard nearly five miles to his first FSET appointment. Without money for a car, it was his best way to get...
Gabby Plans to Save Lives
July 10, 2017
“Being a Nursing Assistant is something important to me,” says Gabby. “It is such a rewarding feeling.” Before joining Wisconsin Works, Gabby did not...
Active Mind, Great Career
May 22, 2017
“The WIOA program has helped me learn necessary skills for a job market that is in need of job seekers," says Matt. He joined...
Lara’s Worth It!
May 8, 2017
When Lara got a notice in the mail stating that she needed to start FSET to keep her Food Stamps, she did not know what...
Back on the Road
February 14, 2017
While out making deliveries, Kayla's nightmare came true as her car suddenly sputtered to a stop. Rolling to the nearest mechanic, they told her...
Summer Explorer, Winter Success
January 30, 2017
Bessie was a month away from graduating. While the future looked bright, she couldn't help but have the all-important question: "what next?" That's when...
Happy Start to the Holidays
December 19, 2016
Cassandra is celebrating the holidays with a new full-time job after enrolling in Wisconsin Works! If you are looking for a career change, call 715-261-8700...
Turning a Refuge into a Home
December 12, 2016
Almost three years ago, Daphrose brought her family to safety from the war torn Congo. The U.S. offered freedom they never had before, but...
Career for a Lifetime
December 5, 2016
Carrie did not want just another job - she wanted "a meaningful career for a lifetime," and she got it by joining FSET! If you're...
Rob’s New Direction
November 28, 2016
As a young boy, Rob dreamed of working at a news station. Fast forward twenty years, and he had earned his bachelor’s in broadcast...
The Steps of Success
October 24, 2016
Enrolling in FSET straight from prison, Cashmere was determined not to go back, and to be the inspiration his family deserves. He came to us...
Meagan’s Ticket to Success!
October 17, 2016
Meagan had been looking for a way to channel her desire to care for others into a meaningful career and “to get everything started.” She...
Back in the Game!
October 10, 2016
William knew he'd be a great addition for an employer, if he could just get a chance. He got this chance through FSET, and he's now making the...
Super-Nurse
August 8, 2016
Caring full-time for her newborn gave Jessica time to imagine a wonderful future for her family. In it, she helped people face life-and-death battles...
Badge of Honor
July 25, 2016
For Richard, carrying a badge is a reminder of the mother he left college to care for and the children he went back to...
Career Change Success
July 14, 2016
Lisa is a young mother with big plans for her future. Capable and driven, she became her family’s breadwinner while still earning her high...
Bobbie’s Course of Action
July 12, 2016
Bobbie’s passion for helping others has kept her going through the obstacle course of life these past few years. She became a skilled juggler...
A Hopeful Life
June 20, 2016
Darcy’s story is one of strength rewarded and a hopeful life renewed. Before enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she was working to support herself and...
Close the Skills Gap with TEMP
May 11, 2016
Forward Service Corporation is excited to announce the launch of a new program called TEMP, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families....