Kakola’s Success by Brian Covey 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...
Necole Finds Family Here by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories December 17, 2019 For Necole, family is one of the most precious things in the world. Her mother has been her key ally throughout life, and she...
Rx marks the Spot! by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other October 7, 2019 Tina had a stable career as a dental assistant for 15 years, while her husband watched their three children at home. Then her world...
A Brighter Day by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other March 11, 2019 Antoinette's smile has a way of making everyone's day a bit brighter. Making people happy is one of the reasons she loves working in...
Jacole’s Unrestricted Success by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other August 20, 2018 "It means a lot to me to have a good job with a great company!" exclaims Jacole. After a back injury left her out...
A Change Worth Making by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other 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...
Full-Time Family Man by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other April 16, 2018 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...
Smiling Again This Spring! by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other March 26, 2018 Kim is in the business of smiles - and thanks to a successful job search with Wisconsin Works and FSET, she's back to sharing...
Smart, Strong, and Totally Britney! by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other 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...
Changes Worth Making by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other 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...
Unexpected Change Yields Big Rewards by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other September 11, 2017 "School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
Jenni Finds Her Hope by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 17, 2017 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...
Andrea’s Inspiration by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other February 27, 2017 "As a single mother, it was scary losing my job," Andrea admits. Months behind on rent, she felt like her world had been turned...
Happy Start to the Holidays by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other December 19, 2016 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...
Believing in Herself by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 8, 2016 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...
Coming Together in Fond du Lac by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other June 30, 2016 What would you call it when you throw an event and 2,500 people show up? We’d call it a great turnout! On June 25th,...
A Hopeful Life by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other June 20, 2016 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...
Kami’s Story by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other April 18, 2016 There are options for people in every circumstance, and knowing what they are can make all the difference. A single mom, Kami’s job barely...