A Smile You Can Hear
January 30, 2023
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Training Tag
Christina Hears You
March 21, 2022
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...
Michael Makes It Personal
February 17, 2022
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
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,...
Laura Finds Her Path
November 29, 2021
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
Willie’s Success
October 25, 2021
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’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...
Ursula’s Success
September 13, 2021
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
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...
Steve’s Success
August 23, 2021
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Charles’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 18, 2021
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Kakola’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Road to Livelihood Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 16, 2021
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’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
June 28, 2021
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
Nick’s Success
June 21, 2021
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....
Vanessa’s Success
June 14, 2021
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...
Sam Realizes His Dream
May 31, 2021
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...
Cecilia’s Motivation for Success
May 24, 2021
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...
Michele Takes Her Power Back
May 17, 2021
"I love helping people out and always want to be there to help others through their rough times in life," Michele tells us. Unfortunately,...
Renee’s Success
April 26, 2021
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...
Brianna’s Success
April 26, 2021
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself...
Dawn’s Fresh Beginning
March 23, 2021
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
Yeralyz Discovers Her New Path
February 15, 2021
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,...
Lakeshia Fuels Her Passion
February 1, 2021
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...
A reputation for the Best
January 14, 2021
Brandon advises anyone interested in construction to remember that “Your reputation begins in the classroom!” Construction is a small world, meaning that names get...
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...
Sarah’s Dreams Are Coming True
Education and Training, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
December 21, 2020
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...
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,...
Vakia’s Success
December 2, 2020
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better...
Margaret’s Success
November 16, 2020
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...
Amanda Pursues Her Passions
October 12, 2020
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...
Nick’s Fast-Tracking His Dreams
October 6, 2020
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...
Rachee’s Success
August 6, 2020
“I wanted something more,” says Rachee. “I liked building things with my hands, and I wanted to make a career doing that.” Although Rachee...
Miguel’s in Charge of his Future
May 5, 2020
“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...
Too Good Not to Try
March 11, 2020
When Edgar shared his dreams with his sister, she just had one recommendation: join TrANS. A graduate from the program, she knew Edgar could...
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...
Corisa’s Firsthand Experience
December 30, 2019
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...
Anyelika’s Dreams Now Possible
December 17, 2019
“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’s Setting the Bar
August 5, 2019
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...
Success Spotlight: Tyson
July 29, 2019
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...
Rosa’s Leading the Way
July 22, 2019
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...
Small Family, Big Dreams!
June 26, 2019
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...
Positioned for Success
May 13, 2019
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-of-All-Trades
May 6, 2019
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,...
Alyssa’s Training Connection
May 6, 2019
As a waitress, Alyssa used to take odd shifts all the time. She needed to pay the bills, but as a mom, she also...
Ryan Starts His Career in Logistics
November 19, 2018
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...
Target Acquired
October 22, 2018
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...
Eugene Climbs His Mountain
September 24, 2018
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’s Grand Opening
September 17, 2018
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’s Success
August 27, 2018
"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...
Makhia’s Expecting Great Things
August 6, 2018
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
DeShawn Trains for Family’s Future
July 30, 2018
"Only you can hold you back," says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe...
Dawn’s New Horizon
July 16, 2018
When Dawn moved to Wisconsin, she brought a whole lot of energy and compassion with her - but she was surprised that her CNA license...
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...
Healing Hands
June 25, 2018
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...
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...
Heather’s Success
June 11, 2018
"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...
Alex Earns His Apprenticeship
May 21, 2018
"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...
Full-Time Family Man
April 16, 2018
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...
Certified Courageous
April 9, 2018
Building a strong family was all the motivation Amber needed to join Wisconsin Works. She never lets anything keep her down, even getting the...
Building Bridges: Ron’s Story
March 19, 2018
This winter, Ron was a guest speaker with our Northeast TrANS class. His story of redemption is one for the ages. Ron went from...
Lifeline to Lasting Success
February 26, 2018
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
February 19, 2018
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 Rediscovers Her Path
September 25, 2017
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’s Work Shines with Joy!
September 18, 2017
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...
TaCiana Turns Hope into Action
August 14, 2017
"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...
Practice Brings New Opportunities
July 24, 2017
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...
Juan’s Horizons
June 19, 2017
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...
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...
Active Mind, Great Career
May 22, 2017
“The WIOA program has helped me learn necessary skills for a job market that is in need of job seekers," says Matt. He joined...
Lara’s Worth It!
May 8, 2017
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...
A Mom with a Plan
April 3, 2017
After working with Wisconsin Works for only a few months, Victoria is thrilled to have a great job, a happy daughter, and a plan...
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...
The Harvest Is In
March 13, 2017
Daniel is certainly no stranger to hard work. When he first came into FSET, he quickly got a job laboring at a local farm....
Happy Start to the Holidays
December 19, 2016
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...
Career for a Lifetime
December 5, 2016
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...
Motivated for Life
November 21, 2016
“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 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...
Laugh and Learn
July 11, 2016
Duane has learned to be resourceful over the years. Living in a tent during the summer, he figured out that without a fridge, he...
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....
Gov. Walker Celebrates FSET
April 21, 2016
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...
Helping Others
April 11, 2016
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...