Jason stood at the gates of the prison, the weight of nearly 20 years behind bars pressing heavily on his shoulders. The world had changed dramatically since he left, and the job market and advanced technology felt like an alien landscape. But Jason had a plan. During his time in prison, he had taken on … See details
Avery had been living on the streets, struggling to find a decent job that would allow him to afford a place to stay. He felt hopeless, as he faced constant rejection and hardship. His only dream was to achieve financial stability and have a roof over his head. Soon, Avery came to our FSC office … See details
Chrisana was looking for support on her employment journey when she came into our Fond du Lac office. She was on FoodShare, which made her immediately eligible for the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, which her case worker, Angel, enrolled her in right away. Recently, Chrisana’s car had broken down, which made job searching … See details
When we talk about clients reaching for their dreams, we know that it won’t always be a smooth or straight path. Michelelyn is proof that keeping your eye on your goals and relying on determination to achieve your dreams really pays off. With homeschooling her child and looking for full-time employment, she needed to use … See details
When you enroll in our programs and services, you are matched with a specialized CARE Network that helps connect you to resources and opportunities in the community. Shaun is one of our participants that really utilized this aspect to make his dreams come true. Shaun’s story started in California when he experienced a unique community … See details
In Today’s Construction Industry, women make up 10.9% of all workers at a construction site. And while more women are joining the field, there’s still along way to go before they will be equally represented. Solid union-wages are a big draw to this career field but being the only woman on a 100-person crew sometimes … See details
Jeremy came to us seeking stable employment, but a legal past was making it challenging to move forward. Finding himself in a loop, he decided to take the first step in a different direction and see what employment resources he might be able to use to make progress. When he met with his case manager, … See details
Mary Jo was a stay-at-home Mom for 15 years. She decided that it was time for a change of scenery and found a job outside of home. Right when she was settling into her new way of life, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and she was out of a job. She quickly realized she was going … See details
