The Joy of Independence
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...
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Miguel’s in Charge of his Future
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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 it'd never be safe...
Believing in Herself
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
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...