Angela Is Nursing a Career
January 3, 2022
Today we congratulate Angela, who just started her new career as a certified nursing assistant at Aurora Medical Center! She has always been a...
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Amy Jump-Starts 2021
January 12, 2021
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble...
Jenna Nurses Her Dreams to Life
October 19, 2020
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
Dream Coming True
April 20, 2020
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was...
Nicky Stays with W-2 to Achieve Dreams
December 10, 2018
Nicky's achieved a lot in a short time. When her second child was born, she needed reliable support. Wisconsin Works was just the ticket....
Off to a Running Start
December 3, 2018
Harmony knows that a strong support system is key to thriving as a parent, particularly one who's going for her degree. Her family has...
Amanda’s Silver Lining
November 12, 2018
Amanda is one of those people who can see the silver lining in just about every cloud. When her days were darkened by the...
Smart, Strong, and Totally Britney!
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...
Gabby Plans to Save Lives
July 10, 2017
“Being a Nursing Assistant is something important to me,” says Gabby. “It is such a rewarding feeling.” Before joining Wisconsin Works, Gabby did not...
Strive for Success
August 29, 2016
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered...
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...
Meet Lamyra
March 7, 2016
Reflecting on her journey, Lamyra said “I look at my kids and myself, and everything we’ve overcome: abuse, depression, and a lack of confidence....