Jacqueline’s Dream
October 25, 2022
When it comes to achieving a dream, a good plan is essential. Without a goal to strive toward, however, I’m reminded of the exchange...
dream Tag
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...
Melina in the Middle
February 7, 2022
Sometimes it’s easy to feel caught between two places in life—where you are and where you want to be. Bridging this gap can be...
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...
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...
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...
Michele Takes Her Power Back
May 17, 2021
"I love helping people out and always want to be there to help others through their rough times in life," Michele tells us. Unfortunately,...
Sarah’s Dreams Are Coming True
Education and Training, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
December 21, 2020
Sarah is a creative and talented woman, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Just check out a few pages from...
Vakia’s Success
December 2, 2020
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better...
Jenna Nurses Her Dreams to Life
October 19, 2020
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
David’s Dream
April 27, 2020
David had just moved into his own apartment. It was great, but to fulfill his dream of independence, he needed one more thing: his...
Dream Coming True
April 20, 2020
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was...
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...
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...
Angelica’s Upward Bound!
April 1, 2019
With a list of accomplishments that gets longer each year, Angelica's been living her college dream. She's currently on the premedical track at the...
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...
A Great Future
July 18, 2016
Family has always been Allyssa’s top priority. Studying full-time, maintaining the household, or financial concerns would wait until the children were asleep. She knew...
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...
High School Graduate at 66 Years Young
July 6, 2016
WillieMae is 66 years old, but she will smile when she tells you that “On the day I graduated I thought I was younger than...