Stephanie Finds Her Wisconsin Future
August 25, 2023
Stephanie had only been living in Wisconsin for a mere month when she visited our office. After recently losing her mother, Stephanie felt completely...
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Success is in the Details
January 30, 2023
When Emily asked Bret if she could write a story about his most recent success, he laughed, asking “Am I a success?” But we...
How to turn a refuge into a home
June 10, 2022
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had...
Welcome Inspector Paul
May 25, 2022
“I have been blessed by God throughout my life with good things happening to me when I am in need,” writes Paul. He’s a...
Bianca’s Sky Has No Limit
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved...
Christina Hears You
March 21, 2022
Christine knows the value of being heard. That’s why she was drawn to her career path in social work. “I am always willing to...
Jamari’s Laser Focus
March 7, 2022
Every once in awhile someone comes along with determination like a force of nature. They set their sights on a specific goal and find...
Michael Makes It Personal
February 17, 2022
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
McKinley: In His Own Words
January 24, 2022
A Quick Note Sometimes the people who go through our programs take the time to write in and let us know about their experience. We...
Never Give Up: Ronald’s Story
January 10, 2022
“Success” is defined differently for everyone. For Ronald, it means “security,” “stability,” “happiness,” gratification”… and “peace” of mind. Here’s Ronald’s journey on the road...
Constructing a New Beginning
December 27, 2021
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...
Serving Up Dreams with Maria
December 20, 2021
No dream is too big or unachievable. Maria proves that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to if you're willing to put...
Patricia Revives Her Dream
December 7, 2021
"You must believe in yourself and work very hard at achieving your goals. Never give up on your dreams. They can come true again." Not...
Laura Finds Her Path
November 29, 2021
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
Terrell Achieves Full-Time Employment
November 15, 2021
“I got the job!” Terrell recently reported to us with pride in his voice. A few months before, Terrell was searching for a path toward...
Willie’s Success
October 25, 2021
Today we celebrate the success of Willie, who has recently accepted a new job offer. He is now managing his finances, covering housing and...
Vanessa’s Success
June 14, 2021
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...
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,...
Kathleen’s Success
May 3, 2021
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...
Karen’s Moving Up
November 21, 2018
"I’m working my way up from the bottom," says Karen. After losing her office job in 2016, she had to give up almost everything...
Evan’s Success
May 14, 2018
Evan met Craig, an FSET Account Representative, while he was visiting the Job Center this January. Evan knew there were opportunities waiting - even...
Learn from Daniel
March 12, 2018
A few years ago, Daniel wasn't sure if he would ever be able to work again. A serious car accident left him clinging to...
Changes Worth Making
October 2, 2017
Moving from rural Wisconsin to the city of Oshkosh was a big change for Jamie, but she knew that's where her family could find...
Patricia Rediscovers Her Path
September 25, 2017
Patricia joined Wisconsin Works and FSET hoping for a great job, but she was surprised to find it waiting in the industry she left...
Family Man with a Plan
June 12, 2017
When we first met Brett, he told us a story about grocery shopping with his young son. Walking down the aisle, his son asked...
Lara’s Worth It!
May 8, 2017
When Lara got a notice in the mail stating that she needed to start FSET to keep her Food Stamps, she did not know what...
A Mom with a Plan
April 3, 2017
After working with Wisconsin Works for only a few months, Victoria is thrilled to have a great job, a happy daughter, and a plan...
The Right Direction
February 6, 2017
Jeffrey wanted a new direction, but he felt like his internal GPS was turning him in circles. With his family counting on him, he turned to...
Career for a Lifetime
December 5, 2016
Carrie did not want just another job - she wanted "a meaningful career for a lifetime," and she got it by joining FSET! If you're...
Motivated for Life
November 21, 2016
“The wonderful people at FSET not only gave me some practical office work experience but the motivation to search for employment and my enthusiasm...
Laugh and Learn
July 11, 2016
Duane has learned to be resourceful over the years. Living in a tent during the summer, he figured out that without a fridge, he...
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...
Never Give Up
April 25, 2016
Jason knew that he needed to learn a better way to find work. He was constantly filling out applications but could not seem to...
Gov. Walker Celebrates FSET
April 21, 2016
Governor Scott Walker joined Forward Service Corporation on April 20th to mark the first anniversary celebration of the FSET program at the Bay Central Job Center...