A Smile You Can Hear
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Christine knows the value of being heard. That’s why she was drawn to her career path in social work. “I am always willing to...
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles,...
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
Today we celebrate the success of Willie, who has recently accepted a new job offer. He is now managing his finances, covering housing and...
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Kakola came to the United States as a Refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo in July of 2020. Kakola’s wife, Furaha, came here...
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
As the single father of a four-year-old boy, Nick wants his son to have the same kind of security that he had growing up....
Congratulations to Vanessa, who recently started her new job! After five years as a stay-at-home mom, getting back into the workplace was like entering...
Six months ago, if you’d asked Sam about his future, asking for help wouldn’t have made the list. Sam’s spent a lifetime cultivating a...
With a baby at home and another on the way, Cecilia couldn’t pull 12-hour shifts with mandatory overtime anymore. She’d worked in production for...
"I love helping people out and always want to be there to help others through their rough times in life," Michele tells us. Unfortunately,...
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative...
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself...
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
Shortly after having her second child, Yeralyz discovered that she needed surgery. She’d planned to join Wisconsin Works (W-2) for support during maternity leave,...
Imagine yourself sitting down at a local diner. There’s a light chatter of guests and wait staff bustling around. We’re mid-pandemic, but truckers still...
Brandon advises anyone interested in construction to remember that “Your reputation begins in the classroom!” Construction is a small world, meaning that names get...
Sometimes the success that comes from working with TrANS can take a while to set in. Take Rashaun for example. He came to the...
Sarah is a creative and talented woman, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Just check out a few pages from...
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,...
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better...
Margaret seemed to be doing everything right to get ahead— training, showcasing her talent, and earning certificates. Nonetheless, she recalls having “a 3-ring binder...
Congratulations to Amanda, who recently started her new job at Americollect! We know she's going to do great work, because we've seen her...
Congratulations to Nick, who's passion for cars has gotten him on the fast-track to his dreams! Although he's fresh out of college, auto has...
“I wanted something more,” says Rachee. “I liked building things with my hands, and I wanted to make a career doing that.” Although Rachee...
“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...
When Edgar shared his dreams with his sister, she just had one recommendation: join TrANS. A graduate from the program, she knew Edgar could...
Say hello to Whitney, a single mom who’s proving that lifelong learning and a great attitude are key to overcoming anything – even the...
Corisa looked around. Her instructor had just asked the class to break into groups. She found a small group and started talking. That’s when...
“I swear this girl was not letting anything stop her,” says Christa, a case manager with Wisconsin Works. She’s talking about Anyelika, the amazing...
Crystal joined Wisconsin Works and FSET to support for her family during unemployment. It didn’t take long before she was amazed to find herself...
Tyson's upbeat personality and drive to learn were a beacon of hope to his classmates throughout the TrANS program. Now that he's graduated, Tyson's...
As the mother of seven children, Rosa has been a full-time chef, nurse, coach, driver, personal secretary, teacher, and supervisor. When she decided to...
Mikayla’s winning smile here at the Office Professionals graduation only tells part of her story. This is one of the most determined young women...
Ashley is a textbook example of professionalism. A few months ago, however, she decided that she wanted a new profession. She came to FSC...
Kristen is a pretty handy person to have around - that's one of many reasons we love her! She was known as a jack-of-all-trades,...
As a waitress, Alyssa used to take odd shifts all the time. She needed to pay the bills, but as a mom, she also...
After leaving the Navy, Ryan's life was one transition after another, as he searched for his place in civilian life. Homeless, he enrolled in...
One quick tumble changed everything for Melissa. Her doctor told her she couldn't go back to work for a while, and she wasn't entirely...
Ranard describes Eugene with two words: "simply amazing." At 58 years old, he is the oldest male to graduate TrANS, and he's not only...
Allisha is opening up a new chapter in her life as a small business owner, with a boost from FSC! Other people might call it...
"Pawahna lights up the room with her enthusiasm," says Meghan, a counselor with the FSET program. Even though Pawahna has been a U.S. citizen...
"The support I've received from my FSET and W-2 workers...
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
"Only you can hold you back," says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe...
When Dawn moved to Wisconsin, she brought a whole lot of energy and compassion with her - but she was surprised that her CNA license...
"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...
Healthcare has been Carrie’s calling ever since high school. She earned her CNA certificate while she was a teen and went on to earn...
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
"I am doing things that most women wouldn't believe they could do," says Heather, a recent graduate of the TrANS program. Heather joined Wisconsin...
"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...
After the ice and snow this weekend, you might wonder what would compel someone like Edison to leave tropical Puerto Rico for Wisconsin. He'd...
Building a strong family was all the motivation Amber needed to join Wisconsin Works. She never lets anything keep her down, even getting the...
This winter, Ron was a guest speaker with our Northeast TrANS class. His story of redemption is one for the ages. Ron went from...
When complications left Gabrielle unable to work during pregnancy, Wisconsin Works became a lifeline of support. Gabrielle spent the next few years at home to...
Three brave women, three wonderful successes! Hamdi, Safi, and Zhara met through a training course in Wisconsin Works. Each brought their family to safety...
Patricia joined Wisconsin Works and FSET hoping for a great job, but she was surprised to find it waiting in the industry she left...
Ashley has the kind of quiet energy that amazes. One day, she’s just starting to volunteer at the front office, and the next, she’s...
"Someday, I will be a manager," says TaCiana. A few months ago, she couldn't imagine saying those words. She was just hoping life might...
Coming to the U.S. from a Somalia engulfed in civil wars for decades, Said wanted to give his family the opportunity for a fresh start...
If you’ve been following FSC for a while, you might recognize Juan from a TrANS flagging class last year. Today, he’s got a full-time...
When we first met Brett, he told us a story about grocery shopping with his young son. Walking down the aisle, his son asked...
“The WIOA program has helped me learn necessary skills for a job market that is in need of job seekers," says Matt. He joined...
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...
After working with Wisconsin Works for only a few months, Victoria is thrilled to have a great job, a happy daughter, and a plan...
Our WIOA participants all have unique paths, but each of these young men also have something in common: they have all just earned degrees...
Daniel is certainly no stranger to hard work. When he first came into FSET, he quickly got a job laboring at a local farm....
Cassandra is celebrating the holidays with a new full-time job after enrolling in Wisconsin Works! If you are looking for a career change, call 715-261-8700...
Carrie did not want just another job - she wanted "a meaningful career for a lifetime," and she got it by joining FSET! If you're...
“The wonderful people at FSET not only gave me some practical office work experience but the motivation to search for employment and my enthusiasm...
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...
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
Duane has learned to be resourceful over the years. Living in a tent during the summer, he figured out that without a fridge, he...
Forward Service Corporation is excited to announce the launch of a new program called TEMP, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families....
Governor Scott Walker joined Forward Service Corporation on April 20th to mark the first anniversary celebration of the FSET program at the Bay Central Job Center...
This week we’re excited to tell you about William, a customer enrolled in WIOA who’s not only training for a great career but is...