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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David Schools His Dreams
January 31, 2022
The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles,...
Never Give Up: Ronald’s Story
January 10, 2022
“Success” is defined differently for everyone. For Ronald, it means “security,” “stability,” “happiness,” gratification”… and “peace” of mind. Here’s Ronald’s journey on the road...
Constructing a New Beginning
December 27, 2021
With multiple certifications in his toolbox and a dream construction job under his belt, Leon is achieving his dreams while doing what he loves. A...
Ruffus: A Role Model for Future Students
December 14, 2021
Initial success isn't the only thing worth acknowledging: ongoing commitment is hard work and deserves recognition. Today we're congratulating Ruffus. He is celebrating six years...
Donna’s Success
October 18, 2021
Nuclear Density Technician – that's a cool job title and one that Donna is proud to call her own. Just last year, she was...
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...
Amanda’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 11, 2021
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person....
Chelsea’s Change
March 8, 2021
Chelsea came from the big city, where she did well as a cellist. It was exciting work, but not always steady. After moving, however,...
April Redefines Herself
March 1, 2021
“I am a single mother and did not want to depend on the system to support my family,” says April. Two years ago, she...
Six months later
February 22, 2021
When Latoyia learned that she was about to become a mom, she went straight into prep mode. She had a job that barely paid...
Always Ready for a Challenge
January 11, 2021
Sometimes the success that comes from working with TrANS can take a while to set in. Take Rashaun for example. He came to the...
Amanda’s New Horizons
December 2, 2020
When Amanda’s employer went under, she decided to turn unemployment into an opportunity to retool her career. She’d often hoped for an office position,...
Relentlessly Positive
February 26, 2020
Carmen has been following a long and winding road these last few years. She moved to Wisconsin after a hurricane wiped out her community down...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Opportunity to Shine
August 22, 2016
William always wanted to find a career where he could use his natural mechanical skills. He joined the WIOA Youth program to figure out...
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...
True Independence
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...
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....