Carrie Books Her Ticket to Success
May 24, 2022
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is...
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Irene’s Success
November 8, 2021
Join us in celebrating Irene's success, as she enjoys new full-time employment in a position that offers her a complete benefits package! A few years...
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...
Jamie’s Success
October 4, 2021
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
Ray’s Success
Construction Stories, Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories
August 30, 2021
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
Steve’s Success
August 23, 2021
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Jeremy’s Success
April 12, 2021
“Before starting the TrANS program, I was going to college on a basketball scholarship,” says Jeremy. He’s nineteen years old and was feeling good...
Shawana’s Success
December 21, 2020
Shawna had just gotten a teaching job in a local daycare when the pandemic struck. Working with others who loved youngsters was a dream...
Computer Grants Provide Relief to Job-Seekers During Pandemic
December 21, 2020
Great news! We’ve just been awarded grants totaling $28,500 to help people in need get computer access. Computers are more essential than ever these days,...
Jeremy’s Stepping Forward
January 30, 2020
After a health issue forced Jeremy from the manufacturing floor, he didn’t how to get his life back on track. At first he came...
Alyssa’s Training Connection
May 6, 2019
As a waitress, Alyssa used to take odd shifts all the time. She needed to pay the bills, but as a mom, she also...
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...
Target Acquired
October 22, 2018
One quick tumble changed everything for Melissa. Her doctor told her she couldn't go back to work for a while, and she wasn't entirely...
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...
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...
Certified Courageous
April 9, 2018
Building a strong family was all the motivation Amber needed to join Wisconsin Works. She never lets anything keep her down, even getting the...
Smiling Again This Spring!
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...
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...
The Harvest Is In
March 13, 2017
Daniel is certainly no stranger to hard work. When he first came into FSET, he quickly got a job laboring at a local farm....
Standing Tall
March 6, 2017
Only a few months ago, Anthony was just getting used to the idea of reconnecting with his children, after his release from prison. He...
Connections that save more than your job
January 9, 2017
After finding a job through Wisconsin Works last Fall, Shaquilla did not expect to need the program any further. Over the next six months,...
Happy Start to the Holidays
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...
Rob’s New Direction
November 28, 2016
As a young boy, Rob dreamed of working at a news station. Fast forward twenty years, and he had earned his bachelor’s in broadcast...
The Steps of Success
October 24, 2016
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...
Meagan’s Ticket to Success!
October 17, 2016
Meagan had been looking for a way to channel her desire to care for others into a meaningful career and “to get everything started.” She...
Strong Family, New Life
September 6, 2016
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...
Super-Nurse
August 8, 2016
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...
July Jamboree
July 27, 2016
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...
Badge of Honor
July 25, 2016
For Richard, carrying a badge is a reminder of the mother he left college to care for and the children he went back to...
A Great Future
July 18, 2016
Family has always been Allyssa’s top priority. Studying full-time, maintaining the household, or financial concerns would wait until the children were asleep. She knew...
Cassie’s In the Game
July 15, 2016
Cassie has always been the mom you can depend on. She had been steadily employed until last October, when suddenly she found herself looking...
Career Change Success
July 14, 2016
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...
Energy Plus Kindness
July 13, 2016
Fun-loving and full of energy, Casey values every person he meets. So his new, full-time job helping people with disabilities is a perfect fit....
Welcome to America
July 8, 2016
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...
A Hopeful Life
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...
Stacey’s Secrets to Success
May 16, 2016
It might seem like the job you’re searching for is hiding around the corner, but the only way to find it is to keep...
Close the Skills Gap with TEMP
May 11, 2016
Forward Service Corporation is excited to announce the launch of a new program called TEMP, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families....
Full-Time Success
May 9, 2016
It’s a story you might see in a movie: a homeless young woman determined to find work ends up finding much more. With a...
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...
Kami’s Story
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...