Jacqueline’s Dream by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories October 25, 2022 When it comes to achieving a dream, a good plan is essential. Without a goal to strive toward, however, I’m reminded of the exchange...
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...
Cecilia’s Motivation for Success by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories May 24, 2021 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...
The Joy of Independence by Jennifer Kutschenreuter FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories September 16, 2020 After being in prison for 30 years, Randy never expected to be where he is today: “Independent, making money at a job – a...
Miguel’s in Charge of his Future by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Construction Stories, News, Success Stories May 5, 2020 “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...
Lifelong Learning by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories February 24, 2020 Say hello to Whitney, a single mom who’s proving that lifelong learning and a great attitude are key to overcoming anything – even the...
Ashley’s Reason to Smile by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other October 21, 2019 Positivity is a choice that Ashley makes every day. A few years ago, she went through a divorce. It left her with five children,...
Doris Gets More Out of Life by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 9, 2018 Doris came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she's such a great flagger that drivers actually...
Alex Earns His Apprenticeship by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other May 21, 2018 "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...
Lara’s Worth It! by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other 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...
Back on the Road by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other February 14, 2017 While out making deliveries, Kayla's nightmare came true as her car suddenly sputtered to a stop. Rolling to the nearest mechanic, they told her...
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...
This is Wendy’s Year by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 7, 2016 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...
True Independence by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 5, 2016 Joshua graduated from TrANS in October 2013 and is described by his instructor as the "most physically gifted grad I ever had.” Today he's working on...
The Road Trip by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other June 27, 2016 Today, we'd like to share a story from the mouth of one of our TrANS graduates during Friday's ceremony. Three of these eight graduates have...
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...