Jacqueline’s Dream
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...
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...
The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles,...
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,...
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...
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
“I have come to realize that some of the worst times in life actually prepare you for some of the best and biggest blessings,”...
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was...
Having good meals is crucial to keeping children healthy and ready to learn when schools reopen. Many Wisconsin schools are providing free meals to...
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 couldn't bring much with him when he fled from the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, but he did carry with him a wealth of...
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...
"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...
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
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...
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...
Our WIOA participants all have unique paths, but each of these young men also have something in common: they have all just earned degrees...
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...
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'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...
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...
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...
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 passion for helping others has kept her going through the obstacle course of life these past few years. She became a skilled juggler...
Help us congratulate Jaleel for successfully completing his GED at the NWTC - Marinette campus! Jaleel joined the WIOA Youth program in October 2015, where...
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...
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...