A Smile You Can Hear
January 30, 2023
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Education Tag
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...
David Schools His Dreams
January 31, 2022
The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles,...
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...
Maria’s Success
September 27, 2021
When Maria came to our team, she was looking for a little help. She had spent the last 25 years caring for her family...
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...
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...
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...
Nick’s Success
June 21, 2021
As the single father of a four-year-old boy, Nick wants his son to have the same kind of security that he had growing up....
Sam Realizes His Dream
May 31, 2021
Six months ago, if you’d asked Sam about his future, asking for help wouldn’t have made the list. Sam’s spent a lifetime cultivating a...
Cecilia’s Motivation for Success
May 24, 2021
With a baby at home and another on the way, Cecilia couldn’t pull 12-hour shifts with mandatory overtime anymore. She’d worked in production for...
Hailey’s Success
May 10, 2021
Hailey was just a year out of high school when she took the first steps toward her dreams. She was working part-time, saving for...
Yadira’s Success
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...
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,...
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,...
Kimberly’s Success
November 17, 2020
Congratulations to Kimberly, a recent graduate of Respiratory Therapy at NWTC! After three years in the program, we’re proud to announce that she graduated debt-free...
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...
Nick’s Fast-Tracking His Dreams
October 6, 2020
Congratulations to Nick, who's passion for cars has gotten him on the fast-track to his dreams! Although he's fresh out of college, auto has...
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...
Corisa’s Firsthand Experience
December 30, 2019
Corisa looked around. Her instructor had just asked the class to break into groups. She found a small group and started talking. That’s when...
Kate’s Pride and Joy
December 2, 2019
In July 2017, Kate was sitting in her parent’s living room, rocking her newborn baby, and thinking about her future. She had already started...
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...
Jason’s Best Advice
September 9, 2019
As a full-time single dad, Jason would do anything to be a good role model for his son. For a while though, he wasn’t...
Sa’s Talents
July 8, 2019
Sa couldn't bring much with him when he fled from the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, but he did carry with him a wealth of...
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...
Jake’s Upward Bound
May 6, 2019
We’ve been blown away by the scholarships our Upward Bound class of 2019 has received this year! Today, let’s give a round of applause...
2019 Dell Scholars
April 19, 2019
Hold the presses! Two of our Upward Bound students have been awarded the prestigious Dell Scholarship! That means $20,000 for college, a Dell laptop,...
Off to a Running Start
December 3, 2018
Harmony knows that a strong support system is key to thriving as a parent, particularly one who's going for her degree. Her family has...
Laci’s Triumph
October 29, 2018
To get through her nursing program, Laci learned how to do her homework with babies snuggling on her lap. With a baby, a toddler,...
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...
Strong Allies, Strong Family
September 17, 2018
Suli enrolled in Wisconsin Works because she plans on welcoming her second child to a strong family. After a series of setbacks left her...
Allisha’s Grand Opening
September 17, 2018
Allisha is opening up a new chapter in her life as a small business owner, with a boost from FSC! Other people might call it...
Pawahna’s Success
August 27, 2018
"Pawahna lights up the room with her enthusiasm," says Meghan, a counselor with the FSET program. Even though Pawahna has been a U.S. citizen...
Makhia’s Expecting Great Things
August 6, 2018
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
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...
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...
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...
A Little Energy, A Lot of Love
February 12, 2018
With a young child at home and a baby girl on the way, Samantha knew her future was going to take a lot of...
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...
Zach’s Diligence Pays Off
October 16, 2017
Zach may be young, but he's already proven himself a man of integrity. After losing his parents in his early teens, Zach had to...
Amanda’s First Year as a Mom
October 9, 2017
"Amanda and I love to share all our mommy highs and lows each time we meet," says Der Lo, a Career Planner with WIOA....
Karen Graduates with Honors
August 7, 2017
Once her children reached school-age, Karen was ready to go back to school herself. "My husband had a good job," she says, "but we...
Finishing Strong
March 28, 2017
One thing was certain: if James was going to travel down the road to success, he wanted to do so driving a semi. He had...
Congrats New Grads!
March 20, 2017
Our WIOA participants all have unique paths, but each of these young men also have something in common: they have all just earned degrees...
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...
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...
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...
Molly Found Her Calling
October 3, 2016
Molly's story is one of persevering through any odds. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she has found her calling and is heading to college this...
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...
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...
Working Together
July 15, 2016
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
Upward Bound for the Summer!
July 14, 2016
With science experiments during the day and improv at night, our Upward Bound East and Central students got an unforgettable taste of college life at St. Norbert...
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...
Proud Graduate of 2016
July 8, 2016
Help us congratulate Jaleel for successfully completing his GED at the NWTC - Marinette campus! Jaleel joined the WIOA Youth program in October 2015, where...
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...
Starting Over
May 23, 2016
When you start from scratch it is like being born again. I brought my discipline and experiences from Cuba, but starting new, starting fresh...
Stacey Takes the Checkered Flag
May 2, 2016
Our NASCAR fans out there can tell you that winning a race takes a great driver and a great pit crew for support. We...