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...
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Lacy Lights the Way
February 14, 2022
Sometimes parents need a light to guide them through life’s storms. As an unemployed single mom, Lacy was not sure how to support her...
Kakola’s Success
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...
Renee’s Success
April 26, 2021
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...
Difference is our strength
March 22, 2021
The growing wave of anti-Asian violence and harassment is a sober reminder of the sad truth that racism continues its ugly presence in American...
Tracie’s Transformation
November 16, 2020
“I never thought my life would turn out this way, but I’m sure glad it did,” says Tracie. Last year, she was homeless, jobless,...
What We’re All About
July 6, 2020
For Sheri, Wisconsin Works is about much more than employment. Through her participation in W-2, she was able to bring her family out of homelessness and...
A Statement from Our CEO
March 25, 2020
It is our hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and strong during these critical times. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is posing...
Angel’s Success
March 13, 2020
A man was walking in the woods when he fell into a deep, dark hole. He shouted until a friend came by. Instead of...
Bethany’s New Future
February 3, 2020
Bethany is a survivor who escaped an abusive relationship, and in doing so, was forced to quit her job. She began business classes and...
Open Eyes, Bright Future
December 23, 2019
When Gregory enrolled in TrANS, he soon found himself juggling classes, homework, and his second shift job—it was hard for him to even find...
Necole Finds Family Here
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...
Anyelika’s Dreams Now Possible
December 17, 2019
“I swear this girl was not letting anything stop her,” says Christa, a case manager with Wisconsin Works. She’s talking about Anyelika, the amazing...
Precious Soars to New Heights
September 9, 2019
“I came to TrANS with nothing but hope and ambition,” says Precious, “and I’ve been soaring ever since.” The moment she started her career...
Success Spotlight: Tyson
July 29, 2019
Tyson's upbeat personality and drive to learn were a beacon of hope to his classmates throughout the TrANS program. Now that he's graduated, Tyson's...
Odessa Finds Her Voice
July 15, 2019
Putting together a sentence has always been tricky for Odessa, so when she got the keys to her new apartment, she sent us a...
Rhonda Rises Above
May 20, 2019
Rhonda is a wonderful mom who puts her heart into everything she does. As the devoted assistant manager of a local thrift store, she...
Jena’s Perfect Fit
April 9, 2019
Because Jena's positive vibes are pretty much contagious, we thought we'd share her great news to make your day, too! She just accepted a...
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...
Surpassing Expectations
May 7, 2018
It was late one night after a long day’s work at the cleaning service. Five months pregnant, Ajuana was doing all she could to...
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...
Three Brave Women
February 19, 2018
Three brave women, three wonderful successes! Hamdi, Safi, and Zhara met through a training course in Wisconsin Works. Each brought their family to safety...
2017 Annual Report
November 1, 2017
The results are in! Last year, almost 3,000 people found jobs through FSET alone. Other programs fulfilled their missions by helping customers enroll in...
From Compassion to Career
October 30, 2017
LaToya is a soft-spoken, caring mother who always puts her family first. When she enrolled in Wisconsin Works, she was just about ready to...
Jody Turns It All Around
October 23, 2017
Jody's story is one that any job-seeker can relate to. With a newborn and a teenager to care for, she was scrambling to find...
Jenni Finds Her Hope
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...
Coming Together in Fond du Lac
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,...
Gretchen’s Hope
June 13, 2016
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...