Constructing a New Beginning
December 27, 2021
With multiple certifications in his toolbox and a dream construction job under his belt, Leon is achieving his dreams while doing what he loves. A...
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Ruffus: A Role Model for Future Students
December 14, 2021
Initial success isn’t the only thing worth acknowledging: ongoing commitment is hard work and deserves recognition. Today we’re congratulating Ruffus. He is celebrating six years...
Donna’s Success
October 18, 2021
Nuclear Density Technician – that's a cool job title and one that Donna is proud to call her own. Just last year, she was...
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...
Tia’s Still Going Strong
March 12, 2021
We'd be missing out if we didn't celebrate one more woman in construction this week who's been impressing us since day one. Back in 2015,...
It’s Women In Construction Week!
March 9, 2021
This is Women in Construction Week, #WiCweek! It's a time to recognize the viability of women in construction, as well as how life-changing this...
It’s Construction Season
March 9, 2021
When Sirenia graduated from TrANS, we thought she’d jump right into a new construction career, but that didn’t happen. “After chatting, Sirenia explained that...
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...
Margaret’s Success
November 16, 2020
Margaret seemed to be doing everything right to get ahead— training, showcasing her talent, and earning certificates. Nonetheless, she recalls having “a 3-ring binder...
Empowered to be Different
September 28, 2020
When Amber tells people she's in construction, they're always surprised to hear that she's got one of the dirtier jobs. She drives a tack...
Larry’s Success
August 6, 2020
Larry told us that before TrANS, he was “in a dark place.” Repeatedly rejected by employers and depending on others for support, he said he...
Rachee’s Success
August 6, 2020
“I wanted something more,” says Rachee. “I liked building things with my hands, and I wanted to make a career doing that.” Although Rachee...
Miguel’s in Charge of his Future
May 5, 2020
“With a family – three kids – I have a strong future,” says Miguel. He’s a TrANS graduate who earned a union position with Dane County...
Debra’s Caring for Our Word
April 6, 2020
“I am fortunate to be working and appreciate my job more than ever,” says Debra, a 2017 TrANS graduate. She just wrote in to...
The Future in Raphael’s Hands
March 18, 2020
“Your future is an open door,” says Raphael. “You just need to walk through. Figure out what you want to do, do it, and...
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...
Kathleen: Part of American History
November 18, 2019
For Kathleen, TrANS opened up more than a career path. It opened the doors to becoming part of American history. “I always had a fascination...
Isaiah’s Success
November 4, 2019
After a lifetime in Africa, Isaiah immigrated to in Wisconsin in the dead of winter. He spent three months trying to get off the...
Precious Soars to New Heights
September 9, 2019
“I came to TrANS with nothing but hope and ambition,” says Precious, “and I’ve been soaring ever since.” The moment she started her career...
Success Spotlight: Tyson
July 29, 2019
Tyson's upbeat personality and drive to learn were a beacon of hope to his classmates throughout the TrANS program. Now that he's graduated, Tyson's...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Doris Gets More Out of Life
July 9, 2018
Doris came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she's such a great flagger that drivers actually...
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...
Alex Earns His Apprenticeship
May 21, 2018
"To understand the power of Alex's story, you have to go back to April of 2013 after he had graduated our program," says Northeast...
Full-Time Family Man
April 16, 2018
After the ice and snow this weekend, you might wonder what would compel someone like Edison to leave tropical Puerto Rico for Wisconsin. He'd...
Building Bridges: Ron’s Story
March 19, 2018
This winter, Ron was a guest speaker with our Northeast TrANS class. His story of redemption is one for the ages. Ron went from...
Unexpected Change Yields Big Rewards
September 11, 2017
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
Juan’s Horizons
June 19, 2017
If you’ve been following FSC for a while, you might recognize Juan from a TrANS flagging class last year. Today, he’s got a full-time...
True Independence
July 5, 2016
Joshua graduated from TrANS in October 2013 and is described by his instructor as the "most physically gifted grad I ever had.” Today he's working on...
The Road Trip
June 27, 2016
Today, we'd like to share a story from the mouth of one of our TrANS graduates during Friday's ceremony. Three of these eight graduates have...