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...
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...
Nuclear Density Technician – that's a cool job title and one that Donna is proud to call her own. Just last year, she was...
“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...
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,...
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...
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...
Brandon advises anyone interested in construction to remember that “Your reputation begins in the classroom!” Construction is a small world, meaning that names get...
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 seemed to be doing everything right to get ahead— training, showcasing her talent, and earning certificates. Nonetheless, she recalls having “a 3-ring binder...
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 told us that before TrANS, he was “in a dark place.” Repeatedly rejected by employers and depending on others for support, he said he...
“I wanted something more,” says Rachee. “I liked building things with my hands, and I wanted to make a career doing that.” Although Rachee...
“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...
“I am fortunate to be working and appreciate my job more than ever,” says Debra, a 2017 TrANS graduate. She just wrote in to...
“Your future is an open door,” says Raphael. “You just need to walk through. Figure out what you want to do, do it, and...
When Edgar shared his dreams with his sister, she just had one recommendation: join TrANS. A graduate from the program, she knew Edgar could...
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...
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...
After a lifetime in Africa, Isaiah immigrated to in Wisconsin in the dead of winter. He spent three months trying to get off the...
“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...
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 landed 52 interviews in three months, only to be rejected each time because of a past mistake. "I was chasing any sales job...
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 likes working with his hands, but after a work injury put him out of commission for two years, he knew it was going...
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...
"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 came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she's such a great flagger that drivers actually...
"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...
"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...
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...
This winter, Ron was a guest speaker with our Northeast TrANS class. His story of redemption is one for the ages. Ron went from...
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
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...
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...
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...