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Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
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...
Parents Breanna and River want what’s best for their daughter. That’s why they came to us for support finding careers that would enable them...
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
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...
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person....
Today, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an extension to the eviction ban, previously set to expire on June 30. Over concern for public...
Congratulations to Vanessa, who recently started her new job! After five years as a stay-at-home mom, getting back into the workplace was like entering...
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...
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...
Kathleen started working in dental offices over 25 years ago. At the time, it didn’t require a diploma, so she left high school, started...
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative...
Shawna had just gotten a teaching job in a local daycare when the pandemic struck. Working with others who loved youngsters was a dream...
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
Last week was even busier than normal for Capri. She typically attends several appointments a week for her son, who has special needs. She's...
“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...
“Your future is an open door,” says Raphael. “You just need to walk through. Figure out what you want to do, do it, and...
For Necole, family is one of the most precious things in the world. Her mother has been her key ally throughout life, and she...
When you go to AutoZone, be sure to say hi to their new Sales Associate, Rashon! He’s the guy with the friendliest smile you’ll...
Putting together a sentence has always been tricky for Odessa, so when she got the keys to her new apartment, she sent us a...
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...
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...
Robert likes working with his hands, but after a work injury put him out of commission for two years, he knew it was going...
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...
Amanda is one of those people who can see the silver lining in just about every cloud. When her days were darkened by the...
To get through her nursing program, Laci learned how to do her homework with babies snuggling on her lap. With a baby, a toddler,...
With three young boys to love, Danima had no time to lose. She came to FSC to jump out of unemployment and get her...
"The support I've received from my FSET and W-2 workers...
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
"Only you can hold you back," says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe...
Two things stand out about Merissa – she’s a professional multitasker and her organization skills would impress anyone. She worked for four years in...
"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...
Three brave women, three wonderful successes! Hamdi, Safi, and Zhara met through a training course in Wisconsin Works. Each brought their family to safety...
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
If your family needs help, you want it as soon as possible. The new Wisconsin Works Eligibility Call Center (W2ECC) is designed to do...
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...
Coming to the U.S. from a Somalia engulfed in civil wars for decades, Said wanted to give his family the opportunity for a fresh start...
Jenni loved being a server, but when she fell sick, her doctor said she'd need to find a new career. Thankfully, she knew exactly where to...
When we first met Brett, he told us a story about grocery shopping with his young son. Walking down the aisle, his son asked...
Deana’s story is all about how caring communities can make a difference in someone’s life. Looking for work was a top priority for Deana,...
When Myra sees a great opportunity, she jumps into it with both feet forward! After just two weeks with Wisconsin Works, she co-enrolled in FSET,...
After working with Wisconsin Works for only a few months, Victoria is thrilled to have a great job, a happy daughter, and a plan...
"As a single mother, it was scary losing my job," Andrea admits. Months behind on rent, she felt like her world had been turned...
Cassandra is celebrating the holidays with a new full-time job after enrolling in Wisconsin Works! If you are looking for a career change, call 715-261-8700...
Almost three years ago, Daphrose brought her family to safety from the war torn Congo. The U.S. offered freedom they never had before, but...
Roberta made an important discovery when she joined FSET and Wisconsin Works: she found the power to unleash her potential. Within just three weeks,...
Enrolling in FSET straight from prison, Cashmere was determined not to go back, and to be the inspiration his family deserves. He came to us...
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...
After moving her family halfway around the world, Mumtaz was determined to find any work possible to support them. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works,...
Stacy has brought her family to new life with the help of Wisconsin Works, and she wants you to know how! Call 920-292-1330 to...
"Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future," says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her...
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...
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
Our 3rd annual July Jamboree is just around the corner! Join us for a day of family fun and a chance to get the job...
For Richard, carrying a badge is a reminder of the mother he left college to care for and the children he went back to...
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
Lisa is a young mother with big plans for her future. Capable and driven, she became her family’s breadwinner while still earning her high...
If you're a trendy shopper, you might see Tiana at her new job at Forward 21. Confident and happy, she says that this job...
This year, Raeed has been discovering the things that make America great, especially the ability to create a new home for his family. When Raeed...
Every strong woman has a story about the weights she had to lift from her shoulders. This year, Wendy has lifted four of life's greatest...
Darcy’s story is one of strength rewarded and a hopeful life renewed. Before enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she was working to support herself and...
Gretchen has always believed her job is to inspire hope in others. When medical issues forced Gretchen to leave her job at the WI Department...
Forward Service Corporation is excited to announce the launch of a new program called TEMP, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families....
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