Jacqueline’s Dream
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...
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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,...
Tia’s Still Going Strong
March 12, 2021
We'd be missing out if we didn't celebrate one more woman in construction this week who's been impressing us since day one. Back in 2015,...
Kimberly’s Success
November 17, 2020
Congratulations to Kimberly, a recent graduate of Respiratory Therapy at NWTC! After three years in the program, we’re proud to announce that she graduated debt-free...
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...
Miriam’s Favorite Accomplishment
July 6, 2020
“I have come to realize that some of the worst times in life actually prepare you for some of the best and biggest blessings,”...
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...
Schools Offering Free Meals
March 18, 2020
Having good meals is crucial to keeping children healthy and ready to learn when schools reopen. Many Wisconsin schools are providing free meals to...
Levi Sparks His Career
October 14, 2019
Sparks have a way of flying around Levi! As a welder, he loves turning sparks into heavy-duty equipment that lasts. The spark that got...
Sa’s Talents
July 8, 2019
Sa couldn't bring much with him when he fled from the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, but he did carry with him a wealth of...
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...
Angela’s Set for Success
July 2, 2018
"So I’m sitting in Shannon’s cubicle and noticed some posters about these boot camps. They are 3 months of full-time schooling with an internship...
A Change Worth Making
June 18, 2018
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
Unexpected Change Yields Big Rewards
September 11, 2017
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
Karen Graduates with Honors
August 7, 2017
Once her children reached school-age, Karen was ready to go back to school herself. "My husband had a good job," she says, "but we...
Finishing Strong
March 28, 2017
One thing was certain: if James was going to travel down the road to success, he wanted to do so driving a semi. He had...
Congrats New Grads!
March 20, 2017
Our WIOA participants all have unique paths, but each of these young men also have something in common: they have all just earned degrees...
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...
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...
Molly Found Her Calling
October 3, 2016
Molly's story is one of persevering through any odds. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she has found her calling and is heading to college this...
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...
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...
Upward Bound for the Summer!
July 14, 2016
With science experiments during the day and improv at night, our Upward Bound East and Central students got an unforgettable taste of college life at St. Norbert...
Bobbie’s Course of Action
July 12, 2016
Bobbie’s passion for helping others has kept her going through the obstacle course of life these past few years. She became a skilled juggler...
Proud Graduate of 2016
July 8, 2016
Help us congratulate Jaleel for successfully completing his GED at the NWTC - Marinette campus! Jaleel joined the WIOA Youth program in October 2015, where...
High School Graduate at 66 Years Young
July 6, 2016
WillieMae is 66 years old, but she will smile when she tells you that “On the day I graduated I thought I was younger than...
Tomah High School JAG Ceremony
January 14, 2016
In her speech as the incoming JAG Career Association President, Haley told her fellow JAG students “that it doesn't really matter what life you...