Kristin Has A Job She Loves by Amy Woodke FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories May 22, 2023 When we start working on our own personal development, we can outgrow certain aspects of our lives. This was the dilemma Kristin was facing...
Savannah Nurses Towards a Future by Amy Woodke News, Success Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories May 22, 2023 Savannah wanted to make a better life for herself and her little girl. Living in a small apartment and struggling to make ends meet,...
Yadira’s Success by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories March 15, 2021 A little over a year ago, Yadira moved her four children from the southern U.S. to Wisconsin. She was hoping to find a home...
Going Beyond Survival by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories March 2, 2020 Ebonie moved to Wisconsin a few years ago, after her children’s father was shot and killed, looking for a safe place to raise her...
Jena’s Perfect Fit by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other 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...
Motivated to Succeed by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other March 4, 2019 Failure is not the alternative to success,” says Shanteria. “It’s something to be avoided, but it’s only a temporary setback on a bigger, more...
Nicky Stays with W-2 to Achieve Dreams by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other December 10, 2018 Nicky's achieved a lot in a short time. When her second child was born, she needed reliable support. Wisconsin Works was just the ticket....
Amanda’s Silver Lining by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other November 12, 2018 Amanda is one of those people who can see the silver lining in just about every cloud. When her days were darkened by the...
Dawn’s New Horizon by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 16, 2018 When Dawn moved to Wisconsin, she brought a whole lot of energy and compassion with her - but she was surprised that her CNA license...
Gabby Plans to Save Lives by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other 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...
Lawanda by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other August 1, 2016 As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
Believing in Herself by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 8, 2016 If you're a trendy shopper, you might see Tiana at her new job at Forward 21. Confident and happy, she says that this job...